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Who Cares for the Carers?
Healthwatch Stoke-on-Trent is the city’s independent health and social care champion. We are here to listen to the experiences of local people using local health and care services and about the issues that matter to the people of Stoke-on-Trent.
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Third of people in England lack confidence they can access critical NHS services
Healthwatch England has warned that people need more confidence that the NHS can provide timely care as the winter period approaches. A third of adults in England lack confidence that they can access timely care, including GP services, mental health…
The patient champion commissioned a representative survey of adults living in
England to understand public confidence in accessing essential…
England to understand public confidence in accessing essential…
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Celebrating World Menopause Day and Menopause Awareness Month 2023
October is World Menopause Month, and October 18th celebrated as World Menopause Awareness Day, with the focus this year on cardiovascular health.…
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CQC tells Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust improvements still needed to keep people safe
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has found improvements need to be made in services run by Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust,…
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Majority of patients remain positive about care they receive when in hospital but over a third say their health deteriorated while waiting for treatment
The results of the latest annual survey of hospital inpatients published today (12 September) by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) show patient…
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Living with Parkinson's Disease Report
We spoke to 39 people in Stoke-on-Trent who are either living with Parkinson's disease or are a carer for someone who is. We found out about their experiences of receiving support, care and treatment.
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