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Local Healthwatch urge people to sign national petition to save the independent patient voice.
Recent government proposals for the NHS include abolishing Healthwatch across England — removing the independent body that makes sure the public’s views are heard on health and social care.
If this goes ahead, it will be the first time since 1974…
If this goes ahead, it will be the first time since 1974…
Local independent services are rooted in their communities. We believe they are well placed to support the 10-Year Health Plan by offering…
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131 Local Healthwatch Services Unite to Defend the Public Voice
An open letter urges the government to rethink plans that threaten the independence of local Healthwatch services.
131 local Healthwatch services across England, including Healthwatch Herefordshire, have come together to express strong opposition to government…
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Healthwatch Herefordshire’s Response to the NHS 10-Year Plan and the Future of Local Healthwatch
Now that we have had time to reflect on how the government’s recently published NHS 10-Year Plan will affect us locally, we want to speak directly to the people of Herefordshire about what this means for your local Healthwatch, and how we will continue…
The government’s plan proposes the abolition of Healthwatch England and the dismantling of the national and local Healthwatch network, with…
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Get Involved: How Patients Are Shaping GP Services in Herefordshire
Across Herefordshire, patients are playing a powerful role in shaping the future of GP and wider healthcare services. One of the most direct ways to get involved is by joining your local Patient Participation Group (PPG) — but it’s not the only way. This…
What Are Patient Participation Groups (PPGs)?
PPGs are voluntary groups made up of patients, carers, and practice staff who meet regularly to…
PPGs are voluntary groups made up of patients, carers, and practice staff who meet regularly to…
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Become a Community Health Champion - Free Training
Join our FREE training events across Herefordshire!
Do you care about improving health and wellbeing in your community? Are you ready to make a difference by raising awareness about cancer and…
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Menopause & Me: Understanding the Menopause Experience in Herefordshire
In March 2024, Healthwatch Herefordshire published the Menopause & Me report—a powerful collection of experiences from over 200 women across the county. This report sheds light on what it’s really like to go through the menopause in Herefordshire…
Menopause is a natural stage of life that affects millions of women, yet it remains widely misunderstood and under-supported. In our research, women…
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GPs' collective action - Healthwatch Response
The British Medical Association has announced today that GPs will start capping appointments in an immediate work-to-rule action following a dispute…
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Healthwatch works with Ukrainian Support Group
Over recent months, Healthwatch Engagement Officer Mary Simpson has been engaging with Ukrainians and their host families to explain Healthwatch…
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Out of Hours Urgent GP Service Change
On behalf of Herefordshire General Practice, Taurus Healthcare who are involved in how the Out of Hours Urgent GP Service is delivered, is planning…
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Latest reports and publication
Annual Report 2024-25
Welcome to this year's Annual Report for 2024-2025 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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Hear Our Voices Event May 2025
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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