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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

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

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

21 October 2021

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Making Carers' Voices Count

Find out how carers, support services and our local mental health Trust took action to improve support for carers when they were most vulnerable.

15 September 2021

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Improving Dental Information Online

During the past 18 months, patients have found it very difficult to find up to date information about NHS dental practices. Read our report to find out why and how patients could be better supported to find the information...

9 September 2021

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What are people telling us about the COVID-19 vaccines?

Our report on what people are telling us about the COVID-19 vaccine is published today. It contains the views of more than 1,800 Hertfordshire residents. Find out what people told us.

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Improving Healthcare Access for Veterans

We engaged with the veteran community in Hertfordshire to find out their experiences of accessing healthcare.

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Breaking down barriers to cervical screening

Cervical cancer screening is currently at record lows in England, yet some women with physical disabilities who want this life-saving test are finding it hard to access screening.

13 January 2022

Ethnically diverse communities

Local people are telling us that they feel their race or ethnicity sometimes affects the quality of healthcare they receive. Do you feel the same?

Ethnic inequalities in healthcare mean not everyone receives equal treatment from the NHS. See what people are telling us below, and whether good or bad, share your experience to help make a difference.

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

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.

22 December 2021

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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...

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Healthwatch General Meeting in Public - 26th October 2021

19 October 2021

Join us for our Extraordinary General Meeting, where the company will...

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Making Carers' Voices Count

15 September 2021

Find out how carers, support services and our local mental health...