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Healthwatch Stoke-on-Trent responds to the City Council's budget consultation, commending the administration for not making further cuts to frontline services. But, expresses concern that the proposed reviews of both children's and adult's social care are more likely to reduce the service an individual receives, than increase it.
Healthwatch Stoke-on-Trent goes on to suggest that taking a co-designing, Asset-Based Community Development approach using data from collated equality impact assessments, will result in the development of solutions, both area specific and city-wide.

You told us improving services for people with Autism, ADHD and mental health conditions is a key priority and we want to understand this better. Healthwatch is your independent health and social care champion and we have the power to make NHS leaders and other decision-makers listen to your feedback. We will share what you tell us and make recommendations for change.

Parents of Stoke-on-Trent shared various challenges they have faced throughout the Autism & ADHD assessment process.

Difficulties in accessing mental health services was one of the key themes in the feedback we received on mental health services through our listening survey.

Through our listening survey, you shared with us that there is limited support available for adults after being diagnosed with Autism and/or ADHD.

Healthwatch Stoke-on-Trent's Independent Strategic Advisory Board (ISAB) meeting papers including the agenda and minutes.

If you are looking to share your stories and experiences of local health and social care services with us over Christmas, keep in mind our opening hours and other ways to get in touch.

A monthly summary of intelligence received and our local activities.

A monthly summary of intelligence received and our local activities.

The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) is leading a ground-breaking initiative to identify the top priorities for research into the health of women and people in the UK.

A monthly summary of intelligence received and our local activities.

A monthly summary of intelligence received and our local activities.