1. Urging residents of Stoke-on-Trent to contact their GP if they’re worried about signs of dementia

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    By seeking help from your GP and getting an early diagnosis can get the right support in place to live well with dementia.

  2. World Alzheimer's Month 2022

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    Each September is a global opportunity to raise awareness, educate, support and to challenge the stigma surrounding Alzheimer's disease and all the types of dementia.

  3. A Week in the City with Jackie

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    Last week, the team continued to work hard on the long-term condition priority project, which was determined as our annual priority thanks to the local Stokies sharing their primary health and social care concerns with us.

  4. Shaping our workplan: What matters to you?

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    Each year, your local Healthwatch puts together a work programme that reflects the health and social care needs of the area.

  5. What should you expect after a dementia diagnosis

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    Receiving a dementia diagnosis can be a life-changing event, but knowing what support is available to you and what steps to take next can help you or a loved one process the diagnosis and plan for the future.

  6. Annual Report 2021 – 2022 Championing what matters to you

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    Find out the difference we've made to health and social care services this year.

  7. Building Better Opportunities Event

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    We are working in collaboration with The Royal Association for Deaf People to organise an inclusive event with BSL interpreters as part of their Building Better Opportunities (BBO) project.

  8. Healthwatch Stoke-on-Trent Annual Report 2017/18

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    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.

  9. Staffordshire Chambers Business Awards 2022

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    We are excited to announce that we are finalists for the Digital Transformation Award at the Staffordshire Chambers Business Awards 2022!

  10. Digital Transformation Award Winners

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    We have been recognised for our swift adaptation in utilising digital platforms to continue providing our services, and were announced winners of the Digital Transformation Award!

  11. Patients ‘wait two years’ for check-ups as dentists drop NHS work

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    Our call for NHS dental reforms has once again been featured in the media.

  12. Virtual Visit to the Royal Stoke University Hospital Fracture Clinic

    Report -

    Due to the outbreak of the Coronavirus Pandemic and the former suspension of the Enter and View Programme, Healthwatch Stoke-on-Trent took the opportunity to pilot a series of virtual visits to ensure that public conversations, experiences and concerns can continually be shared with their local Healthwatch.

  13. Virtual Visit to Dresden House

    Report -

    We organised an announced virtual visit to Dresden House between 18 October and 5 November 2021. Read all about our visit in this short summary report which details a background, the methodology utilised, an outline of the findings and a selection of experiences from participants.

  14. Make a complaint about Healthwatch Stoke-on-Trent

    Advice and Information -

    Engaging Communities Solutions (CIC) is contracted by Stoke-on-Trent City Council to deliver Healthwatch Stoke-on-Trent.

  15. We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty The Queen

    News -

    Our CEO responds to the death of Queen Elizabeth II

  16. Annual Public Meeting 2022

    News -

    Last week, we hosted our Annual Public Meeting in the Jubilee Hall. But, in case you missed it, we’ve put together a summary of the event.

  17. Holiday Opening Hours 2022

    News -

    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.

  18. ‘Review culture’ is on the rise, yet only one in ten feed back on health services.

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    Healthwatch Stoke-on-Trent appeals for more people to feedback on NHS care.

  19. Annual Report 2022 – 2023

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    Together we’re making health and social care better.

  20. Priority project: Parkinson's survey is now closed.

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    Our priority project on Parkinson's disease is now coming to a close.

  21. Priority project: Carers survey is now closed.

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    Our priority project on carers is now coming to a close.

  22. Celebrating World Menopause Day and Menopause Awareness Month 2023

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    October is World Menopause Month, and October 18th celebrated as World Menopause Awareness Day, with the focus this year on cardiovascular health. Established in 2009 by the International Menopause Society in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), World Menopause Month aims to raise awareness of the menopause and the possible associated health issues, whilst promoting support options available to improve the health and wellbeing of those navigating the menopause transition.

    To show our support to colleagues experiencing menopause, Healthwatch Stoke-on-Trent, delivered by Engaging Communities Solutions (ECS), is a signatory of the Workplace Menopause pledge:

  23. Holiday Opening Hours 2023

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  24. Share your feedback to improve care in your community

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    ‘Share for Better Care’, a new campaign launched by Healthwatch, aims to help address health inequalities across England.

  25. Healthwatch England's evidence

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    To champion the public's views, we act on clear, informed evidence of their health and social care experiences. Find out what evidence we use and how.