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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...
Are you or your loved ones waiting for hospital care? Share you views
Millions of people have had their treatment delayed by the pandemic – are you one of them? Healthwatch England want to know if you’re getting the advice, information and support you need while you wait. Millions waiting for care because of pandemic The COVID-19...
Being discharged from hospital with ongoing care needs can be confusing and stressful for patients and carers
A new report from Healthwatch Gloucestershire highlights that while hospital care in Gloucestershire is generally regarded as good, people’s experiences of being discharged from hospital and moved between services for their ongoing health and social care needs, can be...
Annual report highlights how Healthwatch Gloucestershire has supported the public and health and care services throughout the pandemic
Over the last year (April 2020-March 2021), during the pandemic, 2,364 Gloucestershire residents shared feedback on the county’s health and social care services with Healthwatch Gloucestershire or sought information and advice on how to access the care and support...
Healthwatch Gloucestershire to ask young people ‘How could health and social care services work better for you?’
Healthwatch Gloucestershire has launched a new 'Young Listeners' project to find out what young people think about the health and social care services they use and what changes they would like to see. Young people aged 16 to 24 who live in Gloucestershire, are invited...
What does social isolation and loneliness mean to people living in Gloucestershire and what can be done to help?
Healthwatch Gloucestershire is investigating what social isolation and loneliness mean to people living in Gloucestershire. They want to hear from local people about their experiences and views, including what makes a difference and what more could be done to help....
Healthwatch Gloucestershire asks the public what they think about the COVID-19 vaccine programme
Local health and care champion, Healthwatch Gloucestershire, in partnership with the NHS, has launched a new public survey asking local people what they think about the COVID-19 vaccination programme. The aim of the survey, which is supported by Gloucestershire’s NHS...
Gloucestershire GPs advised to think about what works best for their patients to help improve access to care
Over 600 Gloucestershire residents have told Healthwatch Gloucestershire what they like and don’t like about the way their GP Practice communicates and interacts with them. In response, the local health and care champion has published its findings in a new report,...
New report: Living with a long-term health condition during Covid-19
A new report from Healthwatch Gloucestershire looks at the health and social care experiences of people living with long-term health conditions during the Covid-19 pandemic, highlighting common issues to help care providers understand the needs of this particularly...
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