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Four questions staff should ask you or a loved one about your oral health if you’re a care home resident, according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence quick guide. -
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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. -
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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. -
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The dental health of children in Herefordshire is poorer than the national and regional average. In January- March 2018 Healthwatch spoke to 522 people about children’s dental health in the county. Read about what people said, our findings and our recommendations in the report.
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We published 7 reports about health and care services, 64 people shared their experiences with us and we had a reach of 509 430 across our social media channels. -
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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. -
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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.
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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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Are you struggling to find an NHS dentist? The new dental recovery plan might help you get the dental care you need. -
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How can I get the most out of my next visit to the dentist? Take a look at our tips to help you prepare for your appointment and make sure you understand your treatment and how much it will cost. -
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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 those who are in a caring role. -
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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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Our quarter 3 Quarterly Report spans Oct - Dec'23. -
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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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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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The Accessible Information Standard is mandatory for all organisations that provide National Health Service (NHS) or adult social care.