Philip Dunne and Lynn Cawley
Shropshire Patient Champion Takes Local Views to Heart of Westminster
Representatives from Healthwatch Shropshire recently travelled to London to join forces with more than 100 fellow local Healthwatch organisations at the annual parliamentary reception.
19 February 2019
News
Giving your time has huge benefits
A local charity, Healthwatch Shropshire, is finding that the widely accepted benefits of volunteering for individuals and their communities are certainly true.
1 February 2019
News
Receptionist talking to a member of the public
Churchmere Medical Practice; Claypit Street Surgery - Enter & View visit report
We visited the surgery to engage with service users and staff to understand how the practice was providing confidentiality, dignity and respect and continuity of care following a change of service.
31 January 2019
Report
two old women in a care home laughing with their nurse
Churchill House Nursing & Residential Home - Enter & View visit report
This visit was part of a programme of visits to care homes that are registered by the CQC as providing Dementia care to learn more about the care they provide and identify areas of good practice.
7 January 2019
Report
Couple in the open air
The Mount House and Severn View, Shrewsbury- Enter & View visit report
We visit to explore the quality of life experienced by residents in The Mount and Severn View; particularly in the context of refurbishments taking place.
7 January 2019
Report
Female receptionist talking on the phone while patient waits
Where can I go to get help for my health out of hours?
Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.
24 December 2018
Advice and Information
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Meadowbrook Care Home, Oswestry- Enter & View visit report
We wanted to explore the quality of life experienced by residents in Meadowbrook; including dignity, respect and choice, with particular reference to food and drink.
26 November 2018
Report
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Board Meeting minutes, 22 November 2018
Find out what was discussed at our November board meeting
22 November 2018
Report
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Lost in Space: Shropshire Rural Mental Health in an age of austerity
This report produced by Patient and Carer Experience explores the the experience of rurally-based mental health service users with a serious mental illness, their carers and clinicians; it identifies the particular barriers and challenges they face.
6 November 2018
Report
Poster used to promote audiology hot topic
Earwax removal services - spotlight report
We heard that people were finding it increasingly difficult to access ear wax removal services, even though they had previously received treatment. We decided to focus on patient experience of audiology and hearing loss services.
1 November 2018
Report
Lynn Cawley photo
New Chief Officer for Healthwatch Shropshire
We are very pleased to announce the appointment of Lynn Cawley as our new Chief Officer. Ms Cawley has worked as the Enter & View Officer with us for the past 3 years following a career in social work and the education sector.
29 October 2018
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Young volunteer at a youth event
Child mental health: is it in crisis in Shropshire?
BBC Panorama reported last week that “Britain is in the grip of a child mental health crisis and getting help is a postcode lottery”. We would like to know about the experiences of children, parents, carers and the professionals who support them.
4 October 2018
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