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Healthwatch will be celebrating co-production week with the public by holding a series of events in Herefordshire, culminating in the exciting launch of 10,000 Stories at lunchtime on Friday 5th July at The Oval, South Wye Hereford.

Work experience student Helena enjoyed an interesting week with the team at Healthwatch.

Students from Hereford College of Arts used their artistic talents to design posters to raise awareness of the risks of vaping to young people.

Over 33 million women in the UK will at some stage in their life experience menopause. Tell us about your experiences and help us improve services.

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.

The Government has launched a consultation on the NHS Constitution, which sets out your rights as an NHS patient. Read why it's important to have your say.

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.

On behalf of Herefordshire General Practice, Taurus Healthcare who are involved in how the Out of Hours Urgent GP Service is delivered, is planning to move the service to a new location this autumn. Healthwatch Herefordshire will be undertaking public consultation to ensure any concerns are addressed.

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.

Are you struggling to find an NHS dentist? The new dental recovery plan might help you get the dental care you need.

‘Share for Better Care’, a new campaign launched by Healthwatch to help address health inequalities across England.

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.