1. Board Meeting minutes, 17 February 2015

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    Find out what was discussed at our February board meeting

  2. Exploring the reality: How do the various health and social care agencies provide services appropriate to individuals who identify as trans?

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    sand, Safe Aging No Discrimination, researched the hopes, fears, experiences, expectations of health & social care by older – and old ‐ lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people in Shropshire

  3. Healthwatch Shropshire Forward Work Programme 2015-16

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    The forward work programme for 2015 - 16 has been developed from the experiences in the first 21 months of HWS’s operation, the intelligence received,
    the local health and social care context and a discussion at a development session in January 2015

  4. You Said, We Did: October 2014 - March 2015

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    Healthwatch Shropshire gives a voice to the key issues that affect people who use health and care services in the county. The report gives details of some of the actions we have taken in response to feedback received from members of the public.

  5. Board Meeting minutes, 26 May 2015

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    Find out what was discussed at our May board meeting

  6. If you talk to somebody that is sighted they don’t understand

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    “If you talk to somebody that is sighted they don’t understand”: the experiences of adults with visual impairment and sight loss of NHS Outpatient Eye Care services within Shropshire by Shropshire Rural Community Council

  7. Bradeney House, Worfield - Enter & View visit report

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    The purpose of the visit was to explore the quality of life experienced by service users in this care setting with respect to dignity, choice and respect:.

  8. Board Meeting minutes, 10 September 2015

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    Find out what was discussed at our September board meeting

  9. Access to GP appointments

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    In partnership with other local Healthwatch we surveyed patients about their experiences of booking and accessing their GP practice.

  10. Views of Healthcare Professionals in Primary Care About the Diagnosis and Management of Dementia

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    Keele University student research. The aim was to use the findings to shape the new Dementia Strategy Action Plan for Shropshire, alongside those of other organisations, healthcare professionals and people living with dementia and their carers.

  11. Shropshire Midwife Led Units - Enter & View Report

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    We reviewed the recommendations in the 2013 maternity services review and developed some key issues to discuss with staff and patients at each of the four units, Bridgnorth, Ludlow, Oswestry and Shrewsbury

  12. Everybody Matters: Promoting Physical and Mental Wellbeing across Health & Social Care services

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    A report of our Annual Event, 2015 It focused on the importance of achieving parity between mental and physical health provision within Shropshire. It was intended to spread awareness and help understanding of how mental health services are offered.

  13. Board Meeting minutes, 19 November 2015

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    Find out what was discussed at our November board meeting

  14. 10 top tips to get the most out of your GP appointment

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    We know from our conversations with the public that some patients report feeling rushed during appointments and struggling to make themselves heard. Here are some tips that could help you get the most out of visiting your GP.