News and reports

In response to the Covid-19 Pandemic, Healthwatch Herefordshire developed a survey (based on a Healthwatch England template) to gather views and experiences of Herefordshire residents on health and social care services during this challenging period.

We published 4 reports about health and care services, provided 89 people with reliable advice and information and had a reach of 311,389 across social media channels.

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.

Healthwatch have created reasonable adjustment guidance for those with a learning disability.

Healthwatch have created reasonable adjustment guidance for those with dementia.

Healthwatch have created reasonable adjustment guidance for the deaf or hearing impaired.

Healthwatch have created reasonable adjustment guidance for those who are in a caring role.

Healthwatch have created reasonable adjustment guidance for those with autism.

Healthwatch have created reasonable adjustment guidance for the blind or sight impaired.

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.

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.

Healthwatch has created reasonable adjustment guidance for those with a brain injury.