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Find out what was discussed at our February board meeting -
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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 -
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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 -
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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. -
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Find out what was discussed at our May board meeting -
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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 -
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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:. -
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Find out what was discussed at our September board meeting -
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In partnership with other local Healthwatch we surveyed patients about their experiences of booking and accessing their GP practice. -
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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. -
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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 -
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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. -
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Find out what was discussed at our November board meeting -
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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. -
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A Women’s Health Project Group is asking: How can we make it easier for women in Shropshire and mid-Wales to get advice on their health? -
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A new guide to help Shropshire residents access social care and health services has been launched. -
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Following a project in March 2021 about experiences of seeking urgent medical care in Shropshire we wanted to see if there had been any changes in patient experience since the initial introduction of NHS 111 First -
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We want to hear about your experiences of accessing and using Primary Care Psychological Therapies Service (also known as IAPT) -
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We wanted to know about children & young people's experiences of crisis mental health care in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin. -
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The myrecovery patient app is soon to be rolled out across the whole of Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin to support people with musculoskeletal conditions which affect joints, bones and muscles. -
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It has recently been announced that the service provider in the West Midlands, including Shropshire, will be Mountain Healthcare for at least the next 4 years -
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If you’ve used NHS eye-care services or care for someone who has, the NHS want to know what you think works well that should be kept and what could be improved. -
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Agenda and associated papers for the Board Meeting in public -
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We asked people about their experiences of using the Pain Management Service, delivered in Shropshire by Connect Health. -
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The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Osteoporosis and Bone Health has launched an inquiry into primary care for people with osteoporosis. -
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Health and care services in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin continue to face unprecedented pressure -
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Healthwatch Shropshire Conflict of Interest Policy -
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This Dying Matters Awareness Week, 2-6 May 2022, local organisations are working together with Shropshire Libraries to provide a safe space for people to talk about death, dying, and bereavement. -
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The NHS in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin is calling on local communities to share their views on a brand-new, state-of-the-art health and wellbeing hub in Shrewsbury. -
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Are you over 55 and want to get moving again? Try something new… -
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Shropshire residents who are blind, deaf or have a learning disability are not being given all the support they should be by local health services because of their communication needs, new research shows. -
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Are you having trouble finding an NHS funded dentist? Read our tips on what to do if you’re facing problems. -
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Those with a passion for helping make a positive difference to people’s lives are being invited to see the fantastic career and job opportunities in social care and health in a series of events being held in June. -
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The Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care System (ICS) is hosting a Health and Social Care Careers Day on Wednesday 22 June in Wellington, to showcase the range of careers available within the sector. -
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Concerns about the ambulance service performance in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin have been widely reported but want to hear the stories behind the statistics. We want to hear about where things have gone well and where things have not gone so well. -
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Agenda and associated papers for the Board Meeting in public -
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The Annual report sets out how we have listened to people and worked with partners through the year to make a difference. -
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Shropshire Council and partners are working to understand the needs of every local area in Shropshire. They recognise that Shropshire is made up of diverse communities, and not all health, wellbeing, community and personal needs will be the same. -
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We asked service users' for their experiences of using psychological services in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin. -
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Unpaid and family carers across Shropshire are being offered more opportunities to get involved in helping shape health and social care services. -
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Healthwatch Shropshire has been working in Shropshire since 2013 and our current arrangement ends in March 2023. -
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People who have needed emergency medical care have been telling Healthwatch Shropshire and Healthwatch Telford & Wrekin about their experiences of ringing for an ambulance and going into hospital. -
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