1. Stress Awareness Month

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  2. Auditory processing disorder awareness day

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  3. International midwifes' day

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  4. International nurses' day

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  5. Volunteers Week

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  6. Pride Month

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  7. Carers Week

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  8. The Samaritans - The big listen

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  9. World Breastfeeding Week

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  10. World Suicide Prevention Day

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  11. World patient safety day

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  12. International week of deaf people

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  13. International da of sign languages

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  14. World Pharmacists' day

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  15. Black history month

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  16. ADHD awareness month (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)

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  17. Dyslexia week

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  18. World mental health day

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  19. Developmental language disorder day

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  20. Movember

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  21. National stress awareness day

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  22. National self care week

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  23. Transgender day of remembrance

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  24. Carers' rights day

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  25. International day of persons with disabilities

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  26. International volunteer day

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  27. The Accessible Information Standard - What you can expect from services

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    The Accessible Information Standard is mandatory for all organisations that provide National Health Service (NHS) or adult social care.

  28. How are we funded?

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  29. Your Care your Way Campaign

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    Healthwatch England has launched its Your Care Your Way campaign to encourage NHS health and care service to provide communication needs are met.

  30. Herefordshire Community Partnership Thrives

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    Healthwatch Herefordshire held another successful Herefordshire Community Partnership event on March 24th at The Kindle Centre.

  31. Increasing Diversity

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    Healthwatch Herefordshire’s Diversity and Inclusion policy aspires to meet and exceed the requirements of the Equalities Act 2010. We carried out work to identify ways in which we could do this.

  32. Where can I go to get help for my health out of hours?

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    Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.

  33. Someone I love has died - where can I find support

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    Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving.

  34. Where can I go for support for my mental health as a parent?

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    It's so important that you feel supported as a new parent. Read the article below to find out where you can go to get the help you need.

  35. Herefordshire Diabetes Project

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    Alongside our primary care networks, we undertook a piece of work to research what effective management of Type 2 diabetes looks like.

  36. Community Pharmacy Consultation Service

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    We conducted semi-structured interviews with GPs/GP practice staff from Hereford Medical Group, community pharmacy teams, and patients to evaluate the Community Pharmacy Consultation Service (CPCS).

  37. Herefordshire Dental Engagement

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    We engaged with over 675 people to gather opinions on a new approach to dental commissioning and identify key areas of importance in accessing dental care.

  38. How can you find an NHS dentist?

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    Are you having trouble finding an NHS funded dentist? Read our tips on what to do if you’re facing problems.

  39. Does the NHS have to provide an interpreter?

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    Do you know about your rights to language support in NHS settings?

  40. What is Long Covid and what help is available?

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    Confused about Long Covid? Find out the common symptoms and how to get support.

  41. Our Annual Report 2021-2022

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    We published 4 reports about the improvements people would like to see to health and social care services, set up the Herefordshire Community Partnership, gained a reach of 252,900 across social media channels, and provided 188 people with information and advice.

  42. Our Annual Report is Published!

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    Healthwatch Herefordshire's Annual Report details what the team has been up to over the past year and the challenges that it's faced.

  43. Healthwatch's Dental Report makes an Impact in Herefordshire

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    Healthwatch has helped NHS England and NHS Improvement understand people’s current experiences of accessing dental care in Herefordshire and their thoughts about future commissioning plans.

  44. Herefordshire General Practice - Enhanced Access

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    Alongside Taurus Healthcare, we wanted to understand how an enhanced access service for general practice could offer even more flexibility and availability for appointments both in and out of GP hours.

  45. How to access mental health support if you're lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender

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    If you are struggling, feel alone or need a little help, then check out our guide on how you can get the support you need.

  46. Read our Report on GP Enhanced Access

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    For many patients, finding the time to see a GP for routine matters can be a challenge. At its worst, this could have a significant impact on people who may be tempted to ignore a health issue. 

  47. Research Ready Communities

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    The Department for Health and Social Care is currently looking for a Community Partner Organisation and Community Champions in Herefordshire.

  48. What is Monkeypox and who can get a vaccine?

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    Find out the signs and symptoms of monkeypox, what to do if you think you have it and who is eligible for a vaccine.

  49. Healthwatch Herefordshire's complaints policy

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    Our complaints process outlines how to make a complaint about us and our approach to making sure complaints are resolved.

  50. Healthwatch Bids Farewell to Director

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    At the end of August, Healthwatch Herefordshire bids farewell to one of its Directors, Richard Kelly.