1. What should you expect when it comes to care for your teeth?

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    Four questions staff should ask you or a loved one about your oral health if you’re a care home resident, according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence quick guide.

  2. How can you find an NHS dentist?

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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.

  3. Dentists

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    In the summer of 2016 we were contacted by members of the public telling us about difficulties they were having accessing NHS dentists.

  4. Accessing dental services during Covid-19

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    People seeking help with dental problems should not visit their dental practice but instead phone their normal practice for information and advice on alternative arrangements in place or contact NHS 111.

  5. Access to NHS Dental Services during the Christmas and New Year period

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    Dental practices will continue to provide services over the Christmas and New Year period, although opening hours for individual practices may vary.

  6. Access to NHS dental services

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    We have been hearing from Shropshire residents about the problems they are having getting to see an NHS dentist. Are you having problems? Let us know.

  7. Access to NHS dental services

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    We asked people to tell us where they had found good access to NHS dental services and where they had found poor access: 93% of people reported poor experiences of accessing services.

  8. Health & Social Care Staff sharing concerns

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    Health and Social Care staff often hear experiences from people about the services they are using and staff may wish to share what they hear to help improve patient and service user experience.

  9. Hillcrest Manor - Enter & View visit report

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    Two authorised representatives visited Hillcrest Manor on Monday 25 July 2022. The visit was semi-announced meaning that the service knew that we would visit within a two week period.

  10. Shropshire Markets - What are you concerned about?

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    The size and rurality of Shropshire means that people’s experiences of using services can differ drastically across the county. We wanted to capture the voice of people from different parts of Shropshire and see how their experiences varied.

  11. Healthwatch Shropshire responce to the Government plan to recover NHS dentistry

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    The NHS and the Government have published a plan to recover NHS dentistry setting out a major new focus on prevention and good oral health in young children, and an expansion of dental workforce.

  12. 10 top tips to get the most out of your dental appointment

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    Everyone should be able to access good quality NHS dental services. Take a look at our top tips to help you get the most out of your next dental appointment.

  13. Annual Report: April 2018 - March 2019

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    Our annual report tells the story of our work over the past 12 months.

  14. Healthwatch Shropshire Complaints Policy

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    Anyone who is dissatisfied with any aspect of the service received from Healthwatch Shropshire, including the Independent Health Complaints Advocacy Service, can make a complaint under Healthwatch Shropshire’s complaints policy.

  15. Healthwatch Shropshire Information Asset Register

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    This register details the information procesed by Healthwatch Shropshire, how it is stored, who has access to it and how long it is stored.

  16. Healthwatch Shropshire Records Retention Policy

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    This policy sets out our information retention schedule.

  17. Healthwatch Shropshire Information Governance Policy

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    This policy sets out the principles which govern our use of information.

  18. Enter & View Policy

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    Healthwatch Shropshire Enter & View Policy

  19. Board Meetings in public

    Report -

    Healthwatch Shropshire policy for board meetings in public.

  20. Board Meeting minutes, 28 February 2019

    Report -

    Find out what was discussed at our February board meeting

  21. Board Meeting minutes, 22 November 2018

    Report -

    Find out what was discussed at our November board meeting

  22. Board Meeting minutes, 10 September 2018

    Report -

    Find out what was discussed at our September board meeting

  23. Board Meeting minutes, 4 June 2018

    Report -

    Find out what was discussed at our June board meeting

  24. Board Meeting minutes, 26 February 2018

    Report -

    Find out what was discussed at our February board meeting

  25. Board Meeting Agenda, 30 May 2019

    Report -

    Papers for the board meeting in public.

  26. Board Meeting minutes, 6 September 2017

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    Find out what was discussed at our September board meeting

  27. A Good Death

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    Death and dying can be a very difficult topic to talk about. Whether the person is in hospital or being supported to die at home, there is only one chance for the providers of care to get it right. Have your say to help improve things.

  28. Annual Report April 2017 - March 2018

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    Unaudited Trustees' report and financial statements for the year ending 31 March 2018

  29. Annual Report April 2016 - March 2017

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    Unaudited Trustees' report and financial statements for the year ending 31 March 2017

  30. Board Meeting minutes, 23 May 2017

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    Find out what was discussed at our May board meeting

  31. Board Meeting minutes, 14 February 2017

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    Find out what was discussed at our February board meeting

  32. Board Meeting minutes, 24 November 2016

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    Find out what was discussed at our November board meeting

  33. Board Meeting minutes, 12 September 2016

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    Find out what was discussed at our September board meeting

  34. Board Meeting minutes, 24 May 2016

    Report -

    Find out what was discussed at our May board meeting

  35. Board Meeting minutes, 22 January 2016

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    Find out what was discussed at our January board meeting

  36. Board Meeting minutes, 19 November 2015

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    Find out what was discussed at our November board meeting

  37. Board Meeting minutes, 10 September 2015

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    Find out what was discussed at our September board meeting

  38. Board Meeting minutes, 26 May 2015

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    Find out what was discussed at our May board meeting

  39. Board Meeting minutes, 17 February 2015

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    Find out what was discussed at our February board meeting

  40. Board Meeting minutes, 17 November 2014

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    Find out what was discussed at our November board meeting

  41. Board Meeting minutes, 12 September 2014

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    Find out what was discussed at our September board meeting

  42. Board Meeting minutes, 16 May 2014

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    Find out what was discussed at our May board meeting

  43. Board Meeting minutes, 11 February 2014

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    Find out what was discussed at our February board meeting