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Getting social care right starts with good information and advice
Would you know where to turn for social care support? New polling finds over 40% of people don’t. This confusion can result in people not getting the care they need.
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More than half of people with chronic and long-term conditions not asked to feed back about their care
Latest findings show that people with chronic and long-term health conditions often miss out on giving their feedback about care. As part of the Because We All Care campaign, Healthwatch are working with the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
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Your experiences of the COVID-19 vaccination programme
This report covers people’s experiences of receiving their COVID-19 vaccine
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Healthwatch Sunderland organ donation event
Through our Organ Donation Campaign and event we aimed to get people talking to their loves ones about organ donation and having open conversations
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Think you need to go to A&E? Learn how NHS 111 can help you
The NHS wants to make it easier and safer for patients to get the right treatment when they need it, without waiting a long time to be seen in A&E. Find out what this means for you and your loved ones.
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We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty The Queen
Healthwatch England Chair and National Director respond to the death of Queen Elizabeth II
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What is a GP referral and how can you get one?
When you need specialist NHS support, like hospital tests or treatment, you often need a referral from your GP first. Find out what this includes and what to expect.
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Your choices in the NHS
Here you will find information on what choices are available to NHS patients in the NHS Framework
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Cost of living payment
Guidance on getting an extra payment to help with the cost of living if you’re entitled to certain benefits or tax credits.
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Disabled people report being blocked from NHS care due to poor communications
New deep-dive analysis of people's experiences of healthcare communication is a stark reminder of why NHS England and the 42 new Integrated Care Systems need to ensure services abide by the Accessible Information Standard.
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