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Health Bill risks silencing patient voices, warns Dorset MP
Liberal Democrats are calling on Prime Minister Andy Burnham to oppose plans in the NHS Modernisation Bill which would abolish Healthwatch England and the network of local Healthwatch, describing it as a "bonfire of patient safety."
New report provides valuable insights to enhance mental health services for young people in Dorset
Healthwatch Dorset's new report, Your Mind, Your Say, provides valuable insight from young people to help inform NHS Dorset’s current review of young people’s mental health services.
What’s your experience of booking appointments on your GP website?
Healthwatch Wolverhampton is asking people to share their experience of using GP websites to book appointments, to help improve access to GP services in the city.
Healthwatch Gloucestershire releases new report on enhancing social care assessments and support for local people
In its latest report, Healthwatch Gloucestershire uses feedback from Gloucestershire residents to answer the question: 'How can people’s social care needs be better assessed and supported?'
Are you struggling to see an NHS doctor in Somerset?
Healthwatch Somerset is asking people to share their experience of booking face-to-face appointments with their GP to help improve access to GP services in the county.
Empowering Bridgwater residents to live well: Focus group aims to help transform lives of COPD patients
The Victoria Park Community Centre in Bridgwater, Somerset, will host an important event on Thursday 2 November, from 10am to 3pm, dedicated to enhancing the lives of Bridgwater residents who live with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
Improving patient access to urgent and emergency care in Dorset: A report by Healthwatch Dorset
In its latest report, Healthwatch Dorset explores the challenges faced by patients as they navigate urgent and emergency healthcare services in Dorset, identifying ways to improve people’s understanding and access to these vital services.
Healthwatch Gloucestershire calls for more support for those struggling to stay healthy amid rising living costs
In its latest report, Healthwatch Gloucestershire highlights how the rising cost of living is affecting people’s health, calling on those responsible for health and care in the county to improve support for those struggling to stay well.
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