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The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has investigated ‘do not attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation’ decisions made during Covid-19.
The CQC said it was unacceptable for any do not attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation (DNACPR) decisions to be made without proper conversations with the individual, or an appropriate representative, taking into account their wishes and needs.
14 April 2021
News
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Healthwatch England investigates GP access during COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally changed the way people access their GP practice and a report by Healthwatch England has found not everyone is pleased with these changes.
14 April 2021
News
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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.
16 March 2021
Report
Rear view of a male soldier in uniform walking with a lady pushing a buggy
Improving Healthcare Access for Veterans
Find out what the veteran community in Hertfordshire told us about their experiences of accessing healthcare.
11 March 2021
News
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Connect Health Mystery Shop and Clinic Survey of the PhysioLine Service in West Hertfordshire
What’s it like having a Physiotherapy assessment on the telephone and what do patients think of the physiotherapy service provided by Connect Health in West Hertfordshire? Read our report to find out what they said.
9 March 2021
Report
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Survey launched to gain views on end of life care in East and North Hertfordshire
Across East and North Hertfordshire, a new survey has been launched to gain vital feedback on end of life care to help improve services and share learnings.
1 March 2021
News
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Access to NHS Dental Services in Hertfordshire. Summary of Enter and View Programme 2017-2019: Findings and Self Audit Checklist
What do dental practices need to do to make them accessible for their patients?
24 February 2021
Report
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Not being registered with a GP practice could delay receiving your COVID-19 vaccination
To ensure you are offered the COVID-19 vaccine, it is very important that you are registered with a GP practice. Not being registered with a GP practice could delay receiving your vaccination.
22 February 2021
Advice and Information
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COVID-19 Vaccination – Book your appointment if eligible
To ensure that everyone who is most at risk from COVID-19 can get protected as quickly as possible, the NHS is calling those in the first four priority groups to contact and book their vaccine, if they haven’t got an appointment yet.
16 February 2021
Advice and Information
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Healthwatch Board Meeting in Public - 23rd February 2021
Read more about our February 2021 Board meeting in public. Our Board members discussed the Trustee Term of Office and our health and social care committee representation.
16 February 2021
Report
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Coronavirus Vaccine: Share your thoughts
The national COVID-19 vaccination programme is well underway in Hertfordshire, with both the Pfizer/BioNTech and Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccines being given to local residents. Whether you have had the vaccine or not, we want to hear from you.
16 February 2021
News
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Hertfordshire Covid-19 Vaccination update
The national vaccination programme is well underway in Hertfordshire and both the Pfizer/BioNTech and Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccines are being given to local people.
8 February 2021
Advice and Information