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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
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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.
5 January 2022
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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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Concerns about dental care at a record high
Latest Healthwatch England research provides a stark reminder that decision-makers must act now.
22 December 2021
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Working Together to Improve GP Access
By working together with patients, GPs and the NHS, we are helping tackle the widespread concerns voiced by patients about accessing GP services since the pandemic.
7 December 2021
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New winter wellbeing guide for all Hertfordshire households
This winter, it is more important than ever that we do what we can to boost our immunity and stay as healthy and well as possible.
6 December 2021
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Healthwatch Hertfordshire welcomes five new Trustees
On 26 October 2021, an Extraordinary General Meeting was held to elect Trustees to serve on the Healthwatch Hertfordshire Board.
12 November 2021
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Ask your GP to become Veteran Friendly
This Remembrance Day, show your support for veterans by encouraging your Hertfordshire GP practice to become Veteran Friendly accredited, so they can provide better care for veteran patients and, in some cases, prioritise their treatment.
10 November 2021
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Healthwatch Hertfordshire has begun work to help end race and ethnic inequalities in local healthcare
We have just launched a new project working with local communities and NHS services to improve equality and inclusiveness within the NHS.
9 November 2021
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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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NHS dentistry: Healthwatch England has co-signed an open letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer
Healthwatch England has co-signed an open letter addressed to the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak calling for a recovery plan for NHS dentistry.
27 October 2021
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NHS sets plan to improve GP access
The NHS has published a plan for improving access to GP appointments for patients alongside supporting GPs and their teams.
27 October 2021
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