1. Patient Led Assessment of the Care Environment (PLACE) 2014

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    Read about Healthwatch Hertfordshire’s experience of participating in PLACE audits with 5 NHS Trusts and their recommendations to the Trusts to improve the process for patient assessors.

  2. Public Attitudes Towards the Sharing of Health and Care Information

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    Through our involvement with the Information Sharing work stream of the Better Care Fund Programme, we worked with colleagues from health & social care to better understand people’s views on the way health information is collected, recorded & shared.

  3. Healthwatch Board Meeting in Public - 27th April 2015

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    Read more about our April 2015 Board meeting in public.

  4. Healthwatch Board Meeting in Public - 15th June 2015

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    Read more about our June 2015 Board meeting in public.

  5. Healthwatch Hertfordshire’s Annual Report 2014/15

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    It is important that more people in Hertfordshire know who we are and what we do and how to contact us. Read about the work that we have been doing this year to promote this across the County.

  6. Healthwatch Board Meeting in Public - 17th August 2015

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    Read more about our August 2015 Board meeting in public.

  7. Healthwatch Board Meeting in Public - 19th October 2015

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    Read more about our October 2015 Board meeting in public.

  8. Healthwatch Board Annual General Meeting - 19th October 2015

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    Read more about our AGM where the members approve the accounts and elect the trustees new to the Board, or conduct a re-election where a member’s term has reached three years.

  9. 10 top tips to get the most out of your GP appointment

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    We know from our conversations with the public that some patients report feeling rushed during appointments and struggling to make themselves heard. Here are some tips that could help you get the most out of visiting your GP.

  10. Healthwatch Board Meeting in Public - 14th December 2015

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    Read more about our December 2015 Board meeting in public.

  11. Visits to Care Homes in Hertfordshire - Phase 1

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    The reports from 12 care homes we visited using our legal power to Enter and View.

  12. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy

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    This policy outlines our commitment to equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all staff and volunteers in terms of employment, access to services in the health and social care sector and guidance on anti-discriminatory practice.

  13. 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.

  14. Breaking down barriers to cervical screening

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    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.

  15. Cervical Cancer Prevention Week

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  16. LGBT+ History Month

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  17. World Cancer Day

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  18. Children's Mental Health Week

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  19. Take action this World Cancer Day

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    World Cancer Day, February 4, was an important chance to remind people to take action and help close the gap on health inequalities and save lives through early detection.

  20. England has returned to Plan A - Covid-19 guidance

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    The Government recently announced an easing of a number of Covid-19 restrictions with a move back to Plan A.

  21. Latest update on the Covid-19 vaccination programme

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    The vaccination programme has recently been extended to protect clinically vulnerable children aged 5 – 11.

  22. Children's Mental Health Week, 7-13 February

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    To mark this year's Children's Mental Health Week, we compiled resources for children, parents and carers to help you grow together, as well as links to find further support and help if you need it.

  23. Healthwatch Board Meeting in Public - 22nd February 2022

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    Read more about our first Board meeting in public for 2022. This time our Board members discussed the latest contract monitoring submission, relocation of our offices, and heard an update on the local Integrated Plan Scrutiny.

  24. Eating Disorders Awareness Week

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  25. No Smoking Day

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  26. World Oral Health Day

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  27. Young Carers Action Day

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  28. Autism Awareness Day

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  29. Stress Awareness Month

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  30. Auditory Processing Disorder Awareness Day

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  31. Testicular Cancer Awareness Month

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  32. Bowel Cancer Awareness Month

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  33. Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week

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  34. Supporting recovery after Covid-19

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    Everyone who has COVID-19 is affected in different ways and recovers differently.

  35. Need support for an eating disorder?

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    Eating disorders are complex mental illnesses that anyone can develop, regardless of age, income and ethnicity. Take a look at some of the common signs of eating disorders and where to go for support if you need help.

  36. Joining up services in East and North Herts

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    A Community Assembly for the East and North Hertfordshire Health and Care Partnership has recently been formed and provides a new opportunity for patient and community voices to be heard.

  37. Putting the voices of children and families first

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    By putting their voices at the centre of our work, we ensured children and families living in Stevenage could share their wants and needs for local health and wellbeing.

  38. Feeling anxious or worried? You’re not alone.

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    Stress from the pandemic, lockdowns and the Russia/Ukraine war has taken a toll on all of us - but there is help available.

  39. Working with Local Councillors and Community Groups to Tackle Ethnic Health Inequalities

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    Find out how we helped local councillors shine a light on ethnic health inequalities and how services plan to improve health outcomes for ethnically diverse communities living in Hertfordshire.

  40. Having problems with your GP Practice, but not sure what you can do? We can help.

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    Knowing who to speak to about problems with your GP Surgery can be complicated, especially since GP Surgeries have changed how they talk to patients due to the pandemic. Read on to find out what you can do.

  41. Young Carers call for support, not sympathy

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    Young Carers, who look after family or friends, have said that having the right support – such as regular short breaks from caring – is one of the best ways to help them.

  42. Help shape local services for low mood and depression

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    Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) wants to hear about your experiences of low mood, sadness or depression so it can provide better support for people now, and in the future.

  43. Creating a world that works for Autistic people

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    April is World Autism Month and the focus this year is increasing understanding and acceptance of people with autism, to create a world where people with autism can reach their full potential.

  44. Don’t be embarrassed – simple checks save lives

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    April is Testicular Cancer Awareness month. In the United Kingdom, testicular cancer is the most common cancer amongst males aged between 15 and 35.

  45. Never too young for bowel cancer

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    Every 15 minutes somebody is diagnosed with bowel cancer in the UK - that's nearly 43,000 people each year – according to figures from Bowel Cancer UK.

  46. Consultation on the Hertfordshire Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment 2022

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    The government requires all health and wellbeing boards to produce an assessment of pharmaceutical services in its area, at least every three years.

  47. Deaf Awareness Week

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  48. Mental Health Awareness Week

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