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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. -
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Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving. -
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If you are experiencing or feel at risk of domestic abuse, or are worried about someone who might be, find out where you can go for advice and help. -
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With more and more appointments happening online, we've put together some tips on how to get the most out of the virtual health and care appointments both for patients and health and care professionals. -
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Your mental wellness is as important as your physical health but seeking help can be daunting. Here's what to expect when you seek support for your mental health. -
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We consulted with 3898 young people to identify local knowledge gaps and to learn more about young people’s experiences of using mental health services in Herefordshire. improvement. -
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Healthwatch took part in Crucial Crew, a school’s safety day coordinated by the West Mercia Police every year for all year six children in the county.
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We wished to understand whether there were specific barriers that prevented or put off men from accessing preventative services and men’s ideas about improving access and improving health messaging. -
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Healthwatch identified and supported individuals who were digitally deprived and enabled them to access online services, information, and advice to help with their health and wellbeing.
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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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As part of our ongoing work with Turning Point (Herefordshire's recovery service,) we produced a report gathering feedback from service users and service partners. -
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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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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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ADHD is a disorder that is defined through analysis of behaviour. People with ADHD show a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with day-to-day functioning and/or development.
We spoke to 18 individuals about their ADHD journey and 5 parents about their child's ADHD journey, looking at the wider impacts it has had on the individuals and their family. -
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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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Herefordshire and Worcestershire's Health and Care NHS Trust are inviting people with an interest in Adult Mental Health Inpatient and Rehabilitation Services within Herefordshire or Worcestershire to attend an event to discuss the pathway. -
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‘Share for Better Care’, a new campaign launched by Healthwatch to help address health inequalities across England. -
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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.