1. What should you expect when it comes to care for your teeth?

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    Four questions staff should ask you or a loved one about your oral health if you’re a care home resident, according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence quick guide.

  2. Finding it hard to get a dentist appointment?

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    Dental practices are recovering from backlogs due to strict hygiene measures to minimise the risk of spreading COVID-19 to patients and staff.

  3. Healthwatch Stoke-on-Trent Annual Report 2018/19

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    The most common themes we hear about are GP services, Mental Health Services, Social Care, and Hospitals and to ensure that we
    address your concerns and compliments we share your stories with relevant people and incorporate your priorities into our work programme.

  4. 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.

  5. Public experience of dental services during the coronavirus pandemic

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    A qualitative research design was formed to collect public feedback items. From 28 July 2020 to 14 August 2020 social media platforms and our website was utilised for a callout to residents of Stoke-on-Trent, for dental services experiences during the coronavirus pandemic

  6. Making dental care accessible

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    Thanks to people sharing their experiences around the challenges to access a local dentist with us over the last year, we’ve helped the Government and the local Dental Network stay informed of the barriers that people across Stoke-on-Trent are facing when seeking dental care.

  7. Dental Survey Report 2022

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    Find out what people in Stoke-on-Trent had shared of their experiences with NHS dentistry services over the last couple of years.

  8. Cost of living: People are increasingly avoiding NHS appointments and prescriptions

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    The number of people avoiding an NHS appointment because they can’t afford travel almost doubled between October and December as the cost of living crisis is forcing many to change how they use health and care services.

    Over a third (39%) of people say the changes they have made to their lives due to the cost of living crisis have affected their mental health.

    • Women are disproportionately affected by spiralling costs, with 35% saying their mental health has got worse over the last two months, compared to 26% of men.

  9. 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.

  10. Third of people in England lack confidence they can access critical NHS services

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    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 support and hospital care.

  11. How can you find an NHS dentist?

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    Can't find an NHS dentist? Read our tips on what to do if you’re facing problems finding an NHS dentist taking new patients.

  12. Top 10 ways to get the most out of your next dental appointment

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    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.

  13. Looking after your oral health while living in a care home

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    Living in a care home can increase your risk of oral health problems. That's why knowing what questions to ask care staff about your oral health or loved ones can prevent problems from developing.

  14. Annual NHS Dental Statistics for England - Healthwatch England's response

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    New figures published today in the annual report on NHS Dental Statistics for England in 2022-23, show that NHS dentists still see fewer people than pre-pandemic. Read Healthwatch England's response.

  15. NHS Dental Recovery Plan - Healthwatch England's response

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    Under a new plan published today, people will benefit from millions more NHS dental appointments over the next year. Read Healthwatch England's response.

  16. Healthwatch England's response to the increase in dental charges

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    Read Healthwatch England's response to the increase in fees for NHS dental care.

  17. What the new dental recovery plan means for you - Healthwatch England

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    Are you struggling to find an NHS dentist? The new dental recovery plan might help you get the dental care you need.

  18. Cost of living remains barrier to health for the most vulnerable - Healthwatch England

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    The cost of living remains a barrier to health, particularly for people on low incomes, and those requiring dental care.

  19. Top 10 ways to get the most out of your next dental appointment

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    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.

  20. Someone I love has died - where can I find support

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    Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving.

  21. What to expect when waiting for care

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    Waiting for planned medical care or surgery can be a frustrating time. That’s why it’s so important that while you wait, you get regular, clear and accessible updates so that you can plan your next steps.

  22. Impact of Coronavirus Survey Report

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    Following the global coronavirus outbreak in early 2020 there have been significant measures to obstruct and limit the infection of coronavirus, including a national lockdown and many forms of social distancing for a number of months. Consequently, the required measures have had a considerable impact on individual lifestyles through physical health wellbeing, psychosocial health and financial challenges.

  23. Public experience of blood tests during the coronavirus pandemic

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    We started to receive a high volume of feedback about blood tests from 6 July 2020. It was evident that people were experiencing difficulties in accessing blood tests and therefore we organised a call-out for feedback about the publics experience of blood tests during the coronavirus pandemic. This was promoted on our social media platforms from 21 July 2020 to 10 August 2020.

  24. What is the COVID-19 vaccine and how do I get it?

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    Take a look at what you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccination programme, including where to go and why it's important.