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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 of the top concerns you've been sharing with us over the past six months through our Signposting service.

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Healthwatch Board Meeting in Public - 24th May 2022

Log on for our next Board meeting in public. This time our Board members will be discussing upcoming changes to the health & care system, changes at Healthwatch England, and our latest contract monitoring return.

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Going digital: What children and young people with learning disabilities want from a digital health app.

Children and young people with learning disabilities tested the digital health app 'Hear Me Now' to see if and how it could help them better manage their health. This is what they told us.

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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 so that we can help care homes to ensure that visits are safe, as well as meaningful, for you.

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Data Protection Policy

This policy outlines the expected behaviours of staff, volunteers and third parties in adherence to the General Data Protection Regulation 2018 (GDPR).

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Information Governance Policy

This document provides an overview of Healthwatch Hertfordshire's information governance and ensures that information is shared between partner organisations in a legally compliant manner and appropriate format.

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Consultation on the Hertfordshire Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment 2022

The government requires all health and wellbeing boards to produce an assessment of pharmaceutical services in its area, at least every three years.

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Never too young for bowel cancer

Every 15 minutes somebody is diagnosed with bowel cancer in the UK - that's nearly 43,000 people each year – according to figures from Bowel Cancer UK.

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Don’t be embarrassed – simple checks save lives

April is Testicular Cancer Awareness month. In the United Kingdom, testicular cancer is the most common cancer amongst males aged between 15 and 35.

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Creating a world that works for Autistic people

April is World Autism Month and the focus this year is increasing understanding and acceptance of people with autism, to create a world where people with autism can reach their full potential.

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Help shape local services for low mood and depression

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) wants to hear about your experiences of low mood, sadness or depression so it can provide better support for people now, and in the future.

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Young Carers call for support, not sympathy

Young Carers, who look after family or friends, have said that having the right support – such as regular short breaks from caring – is one of the best ways to help them.

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