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During the autumn of 2022 Slough Borough Council asked Healthwatch Slough to undertake a “Quality Visit” to two supported accommodation projects close to Slough town centre: Hope House and Hope Place.
The project was co-ordinated by Healthwatch Slough in collaboration with the managers of Hope House and Hope Place.
The project aimed to capture feedback from customers about their experiences of living at Hope House and Hope Place.
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Slough residents tell us What Matters Most when it comes to health and social care services. -
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In 2016 the Accessible Information Standard was introduced to give disabled people and people with sensory loss the legal right to receive information from the NHS and local adult social care in a format they choose, so they can understand information and can access communications support if needed. -
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Together we’re making health and social care better.
Annual Report 22/23 find out what we got up to in 2022-23 and read about our plans for the future. As always, we’ve done our best this year to put your voices at the heart of health and social care.
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Healthwatch is an independent organisation in the United Kingdom that gathers and represents the views and experiences of patients, service users, and the public on health and social care services. -
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A good night’s sleep helps us to rest and repair our mind and body, it's vital for maintaining good physical and mental health and wellbeing. Sleep problems are common and the reasons we struggle to sleep are likely to change throughout our lives – stress, illness, work, having a baby or menopause are all possible causes. -
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Our October Newsletter Newsletter
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We wanted to hear from a variety of people from different communities, gathering insight into the health and social care experiences of residents in Slough. -
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Being prepared for the inevitable winter sniffles and taking greater control of your own health can help you to make the most of winter. -
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Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is inviting patients, local people and staff to give their views about what’s most important to them when choosing the site for the new state-of-the-art replacement for Frimley Park Hospital. -
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The continuing cost of living crisis is adversely affecting people's physical and mental wellbeing, with vulnerable people and those on lower incomes hit the hardest. -
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Your pharmacist can do so much more than complete your prescription. They can offer expert clinical advice for minor health concerns and help with many common illnesses like sore throats, coughs, colds, tummy troubles, aches and pains. -
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‘Share for Better Care’, a new campaign launched by Healthwatch, aims to help address health inequalities across England.
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This Healthwatch project and report seeks to understand the awareness, motivation, and barriers for women in communities of interest taking folic acid, asking them for their experiences and ideas to aid better understanding within the maternity system. -
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A summary of our monthly hospital visiting program which has been running since September 2023. We have spoken to 240 patients, visitors, volunteers, and staff at Frimley and Wexham Park hospitals. -
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April's Newsletter -
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The Government has launched a consultation on the NHS Constitution, which sets out your
rights as an NHS patient. Read why it's important to have your say. -
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These videos' will explain what we do, Who are Healthwatch?
How Healthwatch can help you with health advice and information and how sharing your healthcare experiences can help everyone. -
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This report was originally published in 2023. However we received additional substantive information from a deaf resident about failings in the provision of accessible information. -
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A summary of our Enter and View visit to Windmill Care Centre, where we spoke to residents, relatives and staff. Our visit focused on independence and choice. We have shared with commissioners and CQC. -
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We are pleased to share our Healthwatch Slough Annual Report with you. -
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Read our July Newsletter, find out what the team have been working on and all the community events we have been attending.
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On August 1st 2024, the British Medical Association announced that GPs across England have voted overwhelmingly (98.3%) in favour of taking collective action, in protest at the limited increase in funding for the 2024/5 contract for GP services in England and the general pressures that GPs face. -
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Starting this September, the NHS will offer vaccines for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a common cause of coughs and colds which can be dangerous to older people, new-borns and young children. This is in addition to the existing flu and COVID-19 vaccinations. -
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Millions of patients experiencing a mental health crisis can now benefit from support through 111, the NHS. -
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Lord Darzi’s Independent Investigation of the NHS highlights the NHS's problems but presents a chance for change. Read Healthwatch England's response. -
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Millions of people in England can book flu and COVID-19 vaccinations from Monday, 23 September as the NHS rolls out additional protection for those most at risk ahead of winter. -
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Read our October newsletter, see what the team have been up to and what is happening in your local area -
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A summary of our Enter and View visit to Langley Haven Care Home, where we spoke to residents, relatives and staff. Our visit focused on independence and choice. We have shared with commissioners and CQC. -
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Our monthly hospital visiting programme has been running since September 2023. We have spoken to 546 patients, visitors, volunteers, and staff at Frimley, Heatherwood and Wexham Park hospitals. (306 in the last 6 Months) -
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This local Healthwatch survey is for girls and women who are at least 16 years old. Our questions for you are about some women's health services - NHS care for things like heavy periods, menopause advice, and women's cancers. -
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The Government and NHS England are asking the public to share their ideas for the next big plan for the NHS. -
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Women will get routine reminders and options to book cancer screening through the NHS App, under a scheme being rolled out by the NHS over the next two years.
From next month the ‘ping and book’ service will start to operate through the NHS App, with reminders popping up in phones, NHS chief executive Amanda Pritchard said.
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A year ago the Accessible Information Standard came into force. It requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate in a way that everybody can understand. Here's a reminder of what you should expect. -
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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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The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services? -
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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. -
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Find out what we got up to in 2017-18.
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See minutes from our Board Meeting on 22 March 2018