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Information on coronavirus

Read the latest advice and information on staying safe from Covid-19, vaccinations and local rollout plans.

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Share your views to make a difference

Share your views online, or contact us via email or phone. The more people share their ideas, experiences and concerns about NHS and social care, the more services can understand what works and what doesn't.

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How we're making a difference

The past year has meant our role ensuring the patient voice is heard across Hertfordshire has never been more important. Find out how we’ve been helping to improve people’s experiences of health and social care services in our Annual report for 2020/21.

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We are the independent champion for people who use health and social care services.

We are here to make sure that those running services, and the government, put your views at the heart of care.

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News and views

People of different ethnicites

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

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.

2 November 2021

“When I told them [GP surgery] I was a veteran, they had no idea how they would update my records.”

Comment in our Improving Healthcare Access for Veterans Report

Latest reports and publications

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Healthwatch Board Meeting in Public - 23rd November 2021

16 November 2021

Read more about our final Board Meeting in Public for 2021; this time...

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Values & Behaviours Policy

10 November 2021

This policy sets out our values and provides an understanding of...

Advice and information

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What is Adult Social Care?

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.

13 November 2021

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Bereavement Advice and Support in Hertfordshire

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.

2 November 2021

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Feeling the affects of Long COVID? There is help available.

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

27 October 2021