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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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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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Autism Awareness Month April 2025
Every April, World Autism Acceptance Month provides an important opportunity to celebrate, understand, and support autistic people within our communities. Originally established by the National Autistic Society, the month encourages greater acceptance of…
Rather than simply raising awareness, Autism Acceptance Month focuses on fostering understanding of the unique strengths, experiences, and challenges…
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Healthwatch Herefordshire Receives Highly Commended Recognition at National Awards
Healthwatch Herefordshire is delighted to announce that they have been Highly Commended at the prestigious National Healthwatch Impact Awards for their exceptional work in improving healthcare for individuals with learning disabilities.
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The National Healthwatch Impact Award recognises outstanding examples of people sharing their experiences to improve care for their community and…
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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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