1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. What is Monkeypox?

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    As you will have heard in the news, monkeypox is a rare viral infection and the risk to the UK population is low.

  7. Building relationships with Black and Asian community leaders to tackle ethnic health inequalities

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    Thanks to new and ongoing partnerships with Black and Asian community leaders over the past year, we can share important learning on how services can work to better engage with Black and Asian communities to tackle ethnic health inequalities.

  8. Healthwatch Hertfordshire – Annual General Meeting 19 July 2022

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    Every year our AGM gives an opportunity to reflect and celebrate our achievements.

  9. Local healthcare needs to tackle discrimination, say Black and Asian communities

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    Our ground-breaking Hertfordshire research has found that up to 45 per cent of Black and Asian respondents felt they had been discriminated against in a healthcare setting, with many believing this was because of their ethnicity.

  10. Making Local Healthcare Equal: Healthcare Concerns in Black and Asian Communities

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    In our latest report, Making Local Healthcare Equal: Healthcare Concerns in Black and Asian Communities, residents shared powerful stories with us, leading to our NHS taking action in tackling ethnic health inequalities.

  11. Healthwatch Hertfordshire Supports Black History Month

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    October is Black History Month and at Healthwatch Hertfordshire we are committed to this year's theme - Time for Change: Actions Not Words.