1. Healthwatch General Meeting in Public - 26th October 2021

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    Join us for our Extraordinary General Meeting, where the company will be voting to elect and re-elect those Members of the Board of Trustees who are standing.

  2. Sharing your experiences has made healthcare better for people with a learning disability

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    Local healthcare leaders have made further improvements to Annual Health Checks, in response to our research investigating the experiences of the learning disability community.

  3. NHS sets plan to improve GP access

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    The NHS has published a plan for improving access to GP appointments for patients alongside supporting GPs and their teams.

  4. Feeling the effects of Long COVID? There is help available.

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    For some people who have had Coronavirus (COVID-19), their symptoms can last for a long time after the initial infection has gone.

  5. NHS dentistry: Healthwatch England has co-signed an open letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer

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    Healthwatch England has co-signed an open letter addressed to the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak calling for a recovery plan for NHS dentistry.

  6. Do you think you get the healthcare you deserve, regardless of race or ethnicity? Share your views and experiences

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    Everybody is entitled to access equal and fair treatment from the NHS. But current ethnic inequalities in healthcare mean this is not always the case.

  7. Bereavement Advice and Support in Hertfordshire

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    Losing a loved one can be very distressing and affects us all in many different ways. Some of the physical and emotional challenges can start even before the loss of life itself.

    It is important to know there is help and support available.

  8. Healthwatch Hertfordshire has begun work to help end race and ethnic inequalities in local healthcare

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    We have just launched a new project working with local communities and NHS services to improve equality and inclusiveness within the NHS.

  9. Ask your GP to become Veteran Friendly

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    This Remembrance Day, show your support for veterans by encouraging your Hertfordshire GP practice to become Veteran Friendly accredited, so they can provide better care for veteran patients and, in some cases, prioritise their treatment.

  10. Healthwatch Hertfordshire welcomes five new Trustees

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    On 26 October 2021, an Extraordinary General Meeting was held to elect Trustees to serve on the Healthwatch Hertfordshire Board.

  11. What is Adult Social Care?

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    Do you or a loved one need help with social care? Read the article below and find out answers to key questions about who can access adult social care and how to pay for it.

  12. Healthwatch Board Meeting in Public - 23rd November 2021

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    Read more about our final Board Meeting in Public for 2021; this time the Board welcomed our newly elected Trustees to their first meeting, and discussed data from our latest contract monitoring submission.

  13. Healthwatch Board Meeting in Public - 22nd February 2022

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  14. Healthwatch Board Meeting in Public - 24th May 2022

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  15. Healthwatch Board Meeting in Public - 23rd August 2022

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  16. Healthwatch Board Meeting in Public - 22nd November 2022

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  17. New winter wellbeing guide for all Hertfordshire households

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    This winter, it is more important than ever that we do what we can to boost our immunity and stay as healthy and well as possible.

  18. Working Together to Improve GP Access

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    By working together with patients, GPs and the NHS, we are helping tackle the widespread concerns voiced by patients about accessing GP services since the pandemic.

  19. Plans to accelerate Covid-19 booster vaccination programme

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    The Government recently announced plans to accelerate the booster vaccination programme in England.

  20. Concerns about dental care at a record high

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    Healthwatch England research has provided a stark reminder that decision-makers must act quickly to improve dentistry.

  21. What do I do if I’m unwell over the festive period?

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    It can be difficult to know who to contact and what to do if you are unwell during the festive period. Here you’ll find a list of services and when best to contact them.