1. Mount Vernon Cancer Centre Review – Engagement Events

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    We need your help to plan the future of Mount Vernon Cancer Centre services.

  2. Covid-19 Patient Experiences – What can Hertfordshire learn?

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    During the first lockdown, we celebrated the NHS and others who put their own health at risk to deliver what services they could. However, there have been challenges and concerns raised about how patients have been affected.

  3. Herts County Council: Direct Payments Survey

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    It’s survey time!

  4. Proposed move of Moorfields Eye Hospital

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    Plans are in place to move Moorfields Eye Hospital to a new location and design a new patient friendly centre.

  5. Mount Vernon Cancer Centre Review – Update

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    Healthwatch Hertfordshire alongside Healthwatch Hillingdon has been supporting the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre Review led by NHS England Specialised Commissioning.

  6. Non-Emergency Patient Transport Survey

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    The East of England Ambulance service took over the contract for Non-Emergency Patient Transport in October 2018. This means that they now provide the service across Hertfordshire instead of the previous provider.

  7. East & North Herts CCG – have your say on proposed changes to Urgent Care Centre opening hours

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    East and North Hertfordshire CCG is talking to the public, NHS staff and stakeholders about its proposal to close the Urgent Care Centre at the New QEII Hospital overnight.

  8. Mount Vernon Cancer Centre Review

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    The Mount Vernon Cancer Centre provides outpatient chemotherapy, nuclear medicine, brachytherapy and haematology as well as radiotherapy.

  9. Viewpoint get involved with service commissioning

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    Throughout April and May, Drug and Alcohol commissioners asked Viewpoint to be involved in the commissioning of a new housing service for homeless people with addiction issues.

  10. Proposed Changes to Moorfields Eye Hospital

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    A formal public consultation has been launched on a proposal to move the services of Moorfields Eye Hospital in City Road, London to a new centre in King’s Cross.

  11. Royal Free Pharmacy and Phlebotomy

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    In March 2019, the contract for the outpatient pharmacy at the Royal Free Hospital which was provided by Lloyd’s pharmacy ran out. As a result, the service is currently being provided by the newly established Royal Free London Pharmacy Services.

  12. Have your say on how the NHS should change in Hertfordshire

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    People keen to influence the future of the NHS in Hertfordshire are being encouraged to make their views known at a number of events this month.

  13. IVF Treatment Returns

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    In October 2017, Herts Valleys Clinical Commissioning Group (HVCCG) took the decision to withdraw all funding for IVF treatment, which is one of several techniques to help people with fertility problems having a baby.

  14. NHS Long Term Plan

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    With growing pressure on the NHS – an ageing population, more people living with long-term conditions, and lifestyle choices affecting people’s health – changes are needed to make sure everybody gets the support they need.

  15. Big Changes to Adult Community Care

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    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.

  16. CQC Announces new Chief Inspector of Adult Social Care

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    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has appointed Kate Terroni as Chief Inspector of Adult Social Care and starts her new role in May.

  17. New Trust Chief Executive ‘returns’ to her home town and county

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    Christine Allen has been appointed as Chief Executive of the West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust. Born in Watford she is a high achiever with an impressive track record as a leader in the NHS.

  18. Dorothy Hosein named as Interim Chief Executive

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    Ambulance bosses have announced today that Dorothy Hosein has joined the service as interim CEO.

  19. Consultation: Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment 2018

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    Hertfordshire County Council have asked us to let you know about a current consultation: The Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment 2018.

  20. East of England Ambulance Service to provide non-emergency transport Service

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    The East of England Ambulance has been awarded a caretaker contract to provide non-emergency patient transport in Bedfordshire, Luton and Hertfordshire.

  21. Mount Vernon Cancer Centre Review: UPDATE

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    We have some news on the latest with the Mount Vernon Cancer Review.

  22. Nascot Lawn update

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    Legal agreement to fund Nascot Lawn in Watford has finally been completed

  23. Mount Vernon Cancer Centre Review

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    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.

  24. Sharing your experiences of Community and Enablement Services

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    Healthwatch Hertfordshire has been working with Newton Europe to ensure service user experiences fed into their work on improving community and acute services.

  25. Healthwatch England investigates GP access during COVID-19

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    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.

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

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    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.

  27. Welwyn Garden City Urgent Care Centre – decision made on opening hours

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    Welwyn Garden City’s Urgent Care Centre (UCC) is to close overnight, due to very low numbers of patients using its services at night for a number of years.

  28. Improving Dental Information Online

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    During the past 18 months, patients have found it very difficult to find up to date information about NHS dental practices. Read our report to find out why and how patients could be better supported to find the information they need.

  29. Sharing your experiences has made healthcare better for people with a learning disability

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    Local healthcare leaders have made further improvements to Annual Health Checks, in response to our research investigating the experiences of the learning disability community.

  30. NHS sets plan to improve GP access

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    The NHS has published a plan for improving access to GP appointments for patients alongside supporting GPs and their teams.

  31. NHS dentistry: Healthwatch England has co-signed an open letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer

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    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.

  32. Do you think you get the healthcare you deserve, regardless of race or ethnicity? Share your views and experiences

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    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.

  33. Healthwatch Hertfordshire has begun work to help end race and ethnic inequalities in local healthcare

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    We have just launched a new project working with local communities and NHS services to improve equality and inclusiveness within the NHS.

  34. What do I do if I’m unwell over the festive period?

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    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.

  35. 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?

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    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.

  36. Healthwatch Hertfordshire welcomes new NHS structure

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    Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care System (ICS) today becomes a statutory body, creating new opportunities to feed people’s views into the planning and running of local services – especially the voices of those not being heard now.

  37. Tackling mental health and substance misuse together

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    If you need support with drugs or alcohol and your mental health, read on to find out how you can access help.

  38. What do you think of our services?

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    Those who commission our work would like to hear from people who have used our services.

  39. What do I do if I’m unwell or need help over the festive period?

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    It can be difficult to know who to contact and what to do if you are unwell or struggling at this time of year. Here you’ll find a list of services and when best to contact them.

  40. Cheaper HRT for women experiencing menopause symptoms

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    Better access to hormone replacement therapy (HRT) will improve the lives of thousands of women in England who suffer from negative symptoms of the menopause.

  41. Hertfordshire Trust first with new app for victims of domestic abuse

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    Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) is the first NHS Trust in England to launch a domestic abuse app, which will enable staff to quickly refer victims of domestic abuse for free support and legal advice.

  42. Full funding for new local hospitals confirmed

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    The Government has given the green light to build new hospitals in Watford and Harlow, confirming full funding for the much-needed projects.

  43. Community Assembly: News and Update

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    On 19th May 2023, we held our latest Community Assembly. If you weren’t able to join us, this article summarises some of the key discussions for you, and provides information about how to get involved next time.

  44. Fair access for care home visitors

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    Thanks to our audit of care home websites and a visitor survey across the County, two new guides have been published to provide clarity about visiting since the pandemic.

  45. Community Assembly: News and Update

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    The latest Community Assembly was held online, on 18th August 2023. If you weren’t able to join us, this article summarises some of the key discussions for you, and provides information about how to get involved next time.

  46. Sexual Health – what do you need?

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    Hertfordshire County Council want to make sure that everyone has easy access to the tests and treatments they need to reduce Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). To help with this, we want to hear your thoughts and experiences in this survey.

  47. Community Assembly: News and Update

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    On 24th November, we held our latest Community Assembly. If you weren’t able to join us, this article summarises some of the key discussions and provides information about how to get involved next time.

  48. What should I do if I’m unwell or need help over the festive period?

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    It can be difficult to know who to contact and what to do if you are unwell or struggling at this time of year. Here you’ll find a list of services that can help and when best to contact them.

  49. Cost of Living Crisis: The Impact of our Research

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    As a direct result of our Cost of Living research, local mental health services have teamed up with Hertfordshire County Council’s Money Advice Unit to provide help for those struggling financially and emotionally.

  50. Herts Trusts achieve Veteran Aware accreditation

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    Two Hertfordshire NHS Trusts have earned Veteran Aware accreditation, recognising their expertise in addressing the needs of the Armed Forces Community when providing community-based healthcare services.