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Healthwatch Gloucestershire’s Annual Report shows how public feedback has improved health and care
Last year (April 2021-March 2022), Healthwatch Gloucestershire supported more than 2,850 people to have their say on health and social care and to get the right information and advice about local services. In its latest Annual Report, Championing what matters to you,...
Healthwatch Gloucestershire welcomes the Integrated Care System and new opportunities to put people at the heart of care
As Gloucestershire’s new Integrated Care System becomes a statutory body and formally starts work on 1 July 2022, Healthwatch Gloucestershire looks forward to a productive partnership between services and the public to make care better. Integrated care systems are...
Healthwatch Gloucestershire report: People’s experience of monitoring their blood pressure at home
People increasingly use remote medical technologies to keep tabs on their health. We looked at local people's experience of monitoring their blood pressure from home to see what NHS services can learn. Summary High blood pressure (hypertension) if untreated, increases...
Healthwatch England News – Lack of NHS dental appointments widens health inequalities
A new survey of public attitudes to NHS dentistry shows that half of the adults in England find dental charges unfair amid escalating living costs. Healthwatch England have warned decision-makers that NHS dentistry is in desperate need of reform. With living costs on...
Young people speak up about the improvements they want to see in the health and care services they use
A new report out today from Healthwatch Gloucestershire, presents young people’s recommendations for how Gloucestershire’s health and care services can improve the way they support and care for young people. The recommendations are based on feedback gathered from...
Post-COVID syndrome patients in Gloucestershire need more information about the care and support that’s available
As more and more people are being diagnosed with post-COVID syndrome (long COVID), Healthwatch Gloucestershire has published a new report highlighting the need for better communication about the condition and the care and support that's available in the county. The...
Share your experience of Care at Home services to help improve care in Gloucestershire
Healthwatch Gloucestershire, the independent health and social care champion, wants to know what you think about Care at Home services in the county. They will use your feedback to help drive positive change and improvement in Gloucestershire’s social care services....
Post-COVID syndrome: What care and support have you received in Gloucestershire?
If you or a loved one have been living with post-COVID syndrome (long COVID), Healthwatch Gloucestershire wants to know about the support you have received from health and care services in the county. Many people with COVID-19 feel better in a few days or weeks, and...
New report highlights what can be done to help tackle social isolation and loneliness in Gloucestershire
A new report from Healthwatch Gloucestershire presents local people’s experiences of social isolation and loneliness, and highlights initiatives that could be used to provide greater support for people living in Gloucestershire. Widespread research highlights the...
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