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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
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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
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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.
11 March 2021
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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
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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
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Mount Vernon Cancer Centre Review
NHS organisations in the East of England and North London are working together to review services at Mount Vernon Cancer Centre and resolve concerns about the ageing estate, support facilities and patient pathways.
3 February 2021
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A Message from Our Chief Executive
‘Lockdown’ has been named the 2020 Collins Dictionary word of the year. Others that made the top 10 list included furlough, key worker, self-isolate, social distancing and Coronavirus
15 December 2020
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Digitally Excluded During the Pandemic
Find out the reasons for people not being online, and how being digitally excluded has affected people’s experiences during the pandemic.
15 December 2020
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Getting Local Dentistry Back on Track
Healthwatch Hertfordshire has been rallying to help people struggling to access urgent dental care services during the pandemic, ensuring they get the treatment they desperately need.
15 December 2020
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Meg Carter: Volunteer Interview
Meg is a Trustee on the Healthwatch Hertfordshire Board.
25 November 2020
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Feeling Good Week 2021 – Get Involved!
Feeling Good Week is a Hertfordshire-wide event that encourages schools and the wider community to promote children and young people’s emotional wellbeing.
11 November 2020
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Don’t Rely on GP Websites for Cancer Information…Speak to your GP
With the help of our volunteers we checked 103 local GP websites, and found that while most offered advice for patients about cancer, the quantity and quality of that advice was not always very good.
10 November 2020
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