1. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy

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    This policy outlines our commitment to equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all staff and volunteers in terms of employment, access to services in the health and social care sector and guidance on anti-discriminatory practice.

  2. England has returned to Plan A - Covid-19 guidance

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    The Government recently announced an easing of a number of Covid-19 restrictions with a move back to Plan A.

  3. Latest update on the Covid-19 vaccination programme

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    The vaccination programme has recently been extended to protect clinically vulnerable children aged 5 – 11.

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

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    Read more about our first Board meeting in public for 2022. This time our Board members discussed the latest contract monitoring submission, relocation of our offices, and heard an update on the local Integrated Plan Scrutiny.

  5. Supporting recovery after Covid-19

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    Everyone who has COVID-19 is affected in different ways and recovers differently.

  6. Joining up services in East and North Herts

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    A Community Assembly for the East and North Hertfordshire Health and Care Partnership has recently been formed and provides a new opportunity for patient and community voices to be heard.

  7. Feeling anxious or worried? You’re not alone.

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    Stress from the pandemic, lockdowns and the Russia/Ukraine war has taken a toll on all of us - but there is help available.

  8. Working with Local Councillors and Community Groups to Tackle Ethnic Health Inequalities

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    Find out how we helped local councillors shine a light on ethnic health inequalities and how services plan to improve health outcomes for ethnically diverse communities living in Hertfordshire.

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

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    Read more about our May 2022 Board meeting in public. This time our Board members discussed upcoming changes to the health & care system, changes at Healthwatch England, and our latest contract monitoring return.

  10. Healthwatch Board Annual General Meeting - 19th July 2022

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    Read more about our AGM where we: presented on key messages from our major research project "Making Local Healthcare Equal for All", heard from a local service leader on health & care integration, and reviewed the annual accounts.

  11. Your Voice matters – read about the work of your Hertfordshire health and care champion in our Annual Report 2021/22

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    Read about our work during the past year to ensure the patient voice is heard as we continue to have a direct impact on the transformation and development of health and care services across Hertfordshire.

  12. Healthwatch Hertfordshire – Annual General Meeting 19 July 2022

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    Every year our AGM gives an opportunity to reflect and celebrate our achievements.

  13. All over-50s to be offered COVID-19 booster and flu jab this autumn

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    Everyone aged 50 and over will be among those offered a COVID-19 booster and a flu jab this autumn under plans to increase protection against respiratory viruses ahead of winter.

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

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    Read more about our August 2022 Board meeting in public. This time our Board members will be discussing the recently established Integrated Care Board and our role within the restructured health & care system.

  15. Programme for Covid-19 autumn booster and annual flu jabs announced

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    Everyone aged 50 and over, people working in frontline health and social care, and people who are at high risk, will be among those offered a COVID-19 booster and a flu jab this autumn.

  16. Making Local Healthcare Equal: Healthcare Concerns in Black and Asian Communities

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    In our latest report, Making Local Healthcare Equal: Healthcare Concerns in Black and Asian Communities, residents shared powerful stories with us, leading to our NHS taking action in tackling ethnic health inequalities.

  17. Visiting Beyond the Pandemic - A Review of Hertfordshire Care Homes

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    Concerns about flexibility of visiting times in care homes and lack of clarity about restrictions led us to explore what information was available on 135 of our Hertfordshire care home websites.

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

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    Read more about our November 2022 Board meeting in public. This time our Board members will be discussing the NHS & Social Care "Winter Pressures", some of the organisation's upcoming projects, and the latest contract monitoring return.