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Purpose of the visit: the inspection by the CQC last year concluded that overall,
the Home required Improvement and we wanted to assess the current situation
and see how things had improved.

Health Advisory Board (HAB) Meeting held on Wednesday 20 February 2019

Community assets that alleviate loneliness or promote communities should be considered, monitored and recognised as integral to the overall approach. This includes engaging the third sector in a meaningful way and accepting that financial investment is needed in the third sector if a gap cannot be met by health and care services.

Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.

You need services that work for you, your family and your friends. That is why we want you to share your experiences of using health and care with us – both good and bad. We use your voice to encourage those who run services to act on what matters to you.

Stoke-on-Trent Community Drug & Alcohol Service is a free service commissioned by Stokeon-Trent City Council. It is a partnership service made up of three organisations; Addaction, BAC O'Connor (BAC) and North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust (NSCHT). They have
joined forces in Stoke-on-Trent to help people improve their lives by reducing the negative impact that drugs and alcohol can have on people and communities.

Five things you should expect from home care, domiciliary care or help in the home.

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.

This year it came to our attention that homeless individuals in our City were finding it difficult to access GP services and receive the treatment that they required.

How can I get the most out of my next visit to the dentist? Take a look at our tips to help you prepare for your appointment and make sure you understand your treatment and how much it will cost.

Do you struggle to speak to your doctor about your medical concerns? You’re not alone. Take a look at our top tips to make the most out of your GP appointment.

This report provides an analysis of Parkinson’s Provision in and around Stoke-
on-Trent from a service user perspective.