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Ethnically diverse communities
Working with Local Councillors and Community Groups to Tackle Ethnic Health Inequalities
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.
14 March 2022
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What you've been telling us about local services
Problems with accessing GP surgeries, waits for hospital appointments and care home visiting rules are some...
19 May 2022
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Care Home Visiting Beyond the Pandemic: share your experiences
Do you find your care home visiting arrangements flexible and supportive? Share your experiences of visiting...
27 April 2022
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I feel it would be good to give people more information on how their local area/vaccination sites are doing so they can keep up with it and be reassured the rollout is working and their vaccination will come. Transparency helps people trust the system.
Comment from our What are people telling us about the COVID-19 vaccines? Report
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Healthwatch Board Meeting in Public - 24th May 2022
17 May 2022
Log on for our next Board meeting in public. This time our Board...
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Going digital: What children and young people with learning disabilities want from a digital health app.
4 May 2022
Children and young people with learning disabilities tested the...
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Having problems with your GP Practice, but not sure what you can do? We can help.
Knowing who to speak to about problems with your GP Surgery can be complicated, especially since GP Surgeries have changed how they talk to patients due to the pandemic. Read on to find out what you can do.
15 March 2022
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Need support for an eating disorder?
Eating disorders are complex mental illnesses that anyone can develop, regardless of age, income and ethnicity. Take a look at some of the common signs of eating disorders and where to go for support if you need help.
2 March 2022
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Supporting recovery after Covid-19
Everyone who has COVID-19 is affected in different ways and recovers differently.
28 February 2022