1. Feeling Good Week 2024 - Applications are open!

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    Feeling Good Week is a Hertfordshire-wide event that encourages the community to promote children and young people’s emotional wellbeing by raising awareness of mental health, and showing where support can be accessed within the community.

  2. Heart Health – Younger People Need to be Taken Seriously

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    People under the age of 45, particularly men, have told us they want local health services to listen to their concerns and provide better support and care when it comes to heart health.

  3. Shared Care Record - Connecting health and care information

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    The Hertfordshire and West Essex Shared Care Record connects GP practices, hospitals, hospices, out-of-hours/community/mental health services and adult social care information for health professionals.

  4. Calls for Autism Health Checks across Hertfordshire

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    Autism Health Checks are being piloted in Hertfordshire and our latest research shows strong support to extend the programme County-wide, improving healthcare for those who may find it challenging to access GPs.

  5. Healthwatch Board Meeting in Public - Tuesday 21st November 2023

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    Read more about our November 2023 meeting in public. This time our Board members will be discussing our latest contract monitoring submission and planning their Board meetings for the year ahead.

  6. Did you know we can help with Social Care?

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    Many people think we only help with issues relating to health, but if you have concerns about Social Care services and need assistance or advice, we are here for you.

  7. GPs should better support People with Learning Disabilities

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    We listened to what people with learning disabilities told us about how doctors’ surgeries helped them stay healthy and well and came up with some ideas to make things better in Hertfordshire.

  8. Healthwatch Board Meeting in Public - Thursday 14th March 2024

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  9. Healthwatch Board Meeting in Public - Thursday 6th June 2024

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  10. Healthwatch Board Meeting in Public - Thursday 29th August 2024

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  11. Healthwatch Board Meeting in Public - Thursday 28th November 2024

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  12. Community Assembly – 16th February 2024

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  13. 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.

  14. Menopausal Women call for improved GP training

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    Women have told us they would like GPs to be better trained so they are more empathetic, listen to what women are saying and not dismiss their concerns when they ask for help with the menopause or perimenopause.

  15. 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.