A recent study released by Alzheimer’s Research UK found that half of the adults in the UK are unable to identify any of the key risk factors for dementia.
Health services across Hertfordshire are experiencing major pressures this week. Accident and Emergency departments, the ambulance service, GP practices and community health services are all being stretched by the number of people calling for help.
Herts Valleys Clinical Commissioning Group, who cover the Three Rivers, Decorum, Watford, St Albans, and Hertsmere areas, have awarded the adult community health care contract to Central London Community Health Care Trust.
Today Paul and Priya attended a Herts County Council Co-Production meeting in Stevenage. The aim was to talk to service users about their views on co-production.
A report released this week by Healthwatch Hertfordshire shows the outstanding phone support being given for people living with dementia, and their families, within the county.
Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.
People’s real life experiences of the NHS and Social Care are set out by Sir Robert Francis, Chair of Healthwatch England in a new report to Parliament.