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Health and Social Care Bill moves through Parliament
A Health and Social Care Bill was introduced to Parliament in early July.
20 September 2021
News
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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
Report
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Carers Call for Action
Report launched today - Carers of people who have used psychiatric inpatient services have called for more support for both themselves and the person they care for.
15 September 2021
News
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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 they need.
9 September 2021
News
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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 they need.
9 September 2021
Report
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The Health Foundation publish their COVID-19 impact inquiry report
As the success of the COVID-19 vaccination programme sets the UK on a course towards recovery, it is essential that we learn lessons from the past 18 months.
28 August 2021
News
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HCT Step2 wants to hear from children and young people
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust (HCT) Step2 Early Intervention wants to hear from children and young people about their information leaflet on self harm.
26 August 2021
News
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Managing your mental health – from lockdown to the easing of restrictions
Even positive change can lead to anxiety, and it can take time to readjust to things we have not done for a while.
25 August 2021
Advice and Information
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New age groups eligible for COVID-19 vaccination
The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) is advising that all 16 and 17 year olds receive their first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.
18 August 2021
Advice and Information
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Healthwatch Board Meeting in Public - 24th August 2021
Read more about the August 2021 Board meeting in public. This time our Board Members discussed the recruitment efforts and the figures from our recent contract monitoring return to commissioners.
17 August 2021
Report
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Pregnant women encouraged to get the Covid-19 vaccine
In a recent letter to midwives, obstetricians and GPs, Jacqueline Dunkley-Bent, Chief Midwife, reminds all healthcare professionals that ‘they have a responsibility to proactively encourage pregnant women to get vaccinated.’
16 August 2021
Advice and Information
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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.
11 August 2021
News