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Healthwatch have created reasonable adjustment guidance for those with dementia. -
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In 2022-23, we engaged with 1,695 people providing information, advice or gathering views on accessing health and care services. -
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The team at Healthwatch Herefordshire have been shortlisted for a national award. The National Healthwatch Impact Award recognises outstanding examples of where the views of local people have been used to make positive changes to local NHS and social care services.
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The new Talk Wellbeing Maylord Orchards Centre is offering booked and drop-in health checks in the centre of Hereford. Throughout the week, there will also be an array of local services offering advice and support to residents. -
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Living with a long term health condition can be difficult to manage in the community. If this is you, Healthwatch Herefordshire wants to hear from you. Share your experiences with us, what helps you the most and which services you would like to see available in your community. -
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Welcome to this year's Annual Report for 2023-2024 which provides an overview of our work and highlights some of our key projects and the impact of our work over the past year. -
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Healthwatch engaged Herefordshire communities to raise awareness of health and social care research and promote how people can get involved. -
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An increase in feedback to Healthwatch Herefordshire about the realities of being a carer in Herefordshire led us to conduct some research into the lives of carers. -
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Healthwatch engaged with communities to understand what community-based provision or activities do, or would, support them to manage their long-term health conditions and frailty (in particular Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease, Heart Failure and Respiratory conditions). -
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Many people who provide unpaid care are unaware of their rights. Find out more about the help and support you are entitled to. -
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Do you or a loved one need help with social care? Read the article below and find out answers to key questions about who can access adult social care and how to pay for it. -
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Healthwatch have created reasonable adjustment guidance for those who are in a caring role. -
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Healthwatch Herefordshire is looking to engage with carers in the county so that their lived experience can influence the Carers Strategy Review. -
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Our quarter 3 Quarterly Report spans Oct - Dec'23. -
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Read all about the project work, activity, impact and engagement of the Healthwatch Team. -
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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. -
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Do you know about your rights to language support in NHS settings? -
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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. -
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We engaged with local service users, services, employees, and employers to understand their experiences of asking for or providing reasonable adjustments in Herefordshire. -
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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. -
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Three films that Healthwatch made with Herefordshire Recovery Service (Turning Point) were shortlisted at the national Recovery Street Film Festival. -
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In December, Healthwatch worked with members of ECHO's Rep Group to provide two videos.
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Healthwatch created reasonable adjustment guidance for Hidden Disabilities.
Guidance sheets include those for: cancer, dyslexia, diabetes, asthma, back impairment, allergies, epilepsy, agrophobia, heart impairment, fibromyalgia, HIV/Aids, M.E. and chronic fatigue, repetitive strain injury, migraines, sickle cell and raynaud's phenonomen. -
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Healthwatch have created reasonable adjustment guidance for the blind or sight impaired. -
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Healthwatch have created reasonable adjustment guidance for the deaf or hearing impaired. -
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Healthwatch have created reasonable adjustment guidance for those with a learning disability. -
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At previous Herefordshire Community Partnership events, the rising cost of living was highlighted as an area that statutory and VCSE partners should pay particular attention to.
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The continuing cost of living crisis is adversely affecting people's physical and mental wellbeing, with vulnerable people and those on lower incomes hit the hardest. -
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The cost-of-living crisis is putting many people under financial strain, and prescription costs are more than some people can afford to pay. Find out what help is available to help you cover the cost of your medication. -
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Healthwatch has created reasonable adjustment guidance for those with a brain injury. -
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Healthwatch created reasonable adjustment guidance for those with physical disabilities. This includes guidance for cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, spina bifida, spinal cord injury, musculoskeletal injuries, arthritis, muscular dystrophy, disfigurement, mobility impairment and obesity. -
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Along with Herefordshire Mencap, Healthwatch Herefordshire identified a need for those with a learning disability to have a bigger say in what matters to them. We also identified a need for the development of a larger pool of people with learning disabilities for services to consult with. -
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Together with Mencap, Healthwatch Herefordshire identified a need for those with a learning disability to have a bigger say in what matters to them. We also identified a need for the development of a larger pool of people with learning disabilities for services to consult with. -
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Over recent months, Healthwatch Engagement Officer Mary Simpson has been engaging with Ukrainians and their host families to explain Healthwatch's role and to listen to their experiences of health and care services. -
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Hear Our Voices is a way for people with a learning disability and their supporters to get together in a relaxed environment. These events bring together people who like speaking up and explore ways that they can make a difference and help build confidence, connections and skills.
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A poll of 1,504 working-age disabled adults found that 28% have never accessed social care or other support despite potentially being eligible. We call for a fully funded, long-term plan to reform social care. -
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In the UK, approximately 1.5 million people have a learning disability. Many people with learning disabilities find it difficult to learn, develop new skills, understand information and interact with other people. Therefore, accessing the support they need to live as independently as possible is crucial.
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The Accessible Information Standard is mandatory for all organisations that provide National Health Service (NHS) or adult social care.