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Armed Forces Day 2021 – What has happened since we published our Veterans Healthcare Access Report?

Saturday 26th June 2021 is Armed Forces Day and an ideal occasion to look at what has been achieved since we published our Veterans Healthcare Access report in March.

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Healthwatch Board Annual General Meeting - 13th July 2021

Log on to watch our next AGM where the members approve the accounts, we take a moment of pause to reflect on the past year - and we hear from guest speaker Jim McManus, Director of Public Health for Hertfordshire.

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Covid-19 Vaccine Frequently Asked Questions

The COVID-19 vaccine is our best defence against the virus, alongside effective social distancing, wearing a mask and washing your hands. Getting vaccinated means protecting yourself and may also help to protect your family and friends.

Advice and Information

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Dentistry During Covid-19

Healthwatch England warns the dental care crisis shows no signs of slowing, with four in five people (80%) struggling to access timely care between January and March 2021.

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Healthwatch General Meeting and Board Meeting in Public - 25th May 2021

Read more about our May 2021 General and Board meeting in public. Our Board members re-elected a Trustee who had served their three year term of office and heard about our priorities for the year ahead.

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Have your say about dental services in Hertfordshire

We want to hear about your experiences of accessing dental services over the past few months, to learn what worked well and what could be better.

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Planning the Future of Mount Vernon Cancer Services for the people of Hertfordshire

The review of Mount Vernon Cancer Services is moving into a new engagement stage and project organisers want to hear from you. Find out what is happening now and how you can get involved and have your say.

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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.

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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.

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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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Improving Healthcare Access for Veterans

Find out what the veteran community in Hertfordshire told us about their experiences of accessing healthcare.

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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.

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