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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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Our call for NHS dental reforms has once again been featured in the media. -
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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 -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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Read Healthwatch England's response to the increase in fees for NHS dental care. -
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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. -
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The cost of living remains a barrier to health, particularly for people on low incomes, and those requiring dental care. -
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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. -
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In the city we have 53 GP Surgeries, 122 Care homes (nursing and residential) 70 Pharmacies, 37 Dental Practices, 30 Opticians. -
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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. -
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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.
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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! -
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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! -
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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. -
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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. -
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HW Advisory Public Board meetings include an opportunity for members of the public to feedback issues about local
Health and Social Care issues at the end of the meeting.
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Minutes and Action log from Public Board Meeting held on 20 April 2021 MD and SF agreed last minutes were a correct record.
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Public Advisory Board Action Record 2021 – 2022 Enc 02 Public HAB 20 April 2021
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HW-Stoke-on-Trent-HAB-Public-Agenda-20-April-2021 -
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Healthwatch Stoke-on-Trent Advisory Board Meeting Public Minutes – 20 January 2021 -
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This has been scoped with our mental health group and we have contacted key stakeholders to obtain an update on local strategies and services. This will be moved forward to our 2021/22 work plan. -
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HW Advisory Public Board meetings include an opportunity for members of the public to feedback issues about local
Health and Social Care issues at the end of the meeting. -
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Healthwatch Stoke-on-Trent Public HAB Minutes 13 October 2020 at 10am via Zoom -
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Healthwatch Stoke-on-Trent Advisory Board Meeting Public Papers. -
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Healthwatch Stoke-on-Trent Advisory Board Public Agenda 13 October 2020 at 10 am to 11.15 am -
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Healthwatch Stoke-on-Trent Public HAB 21 July 2020 at 12pm Minutes -
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Healthwatch Stoke-on-Trent Advisory BoardPublic Agenda 21 July 2020 at 12 pm to 1 pm -
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Healthwatch Stoke-on-Trent Advisory Board Meeting Public Papers -
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Healthwatch Stoke-on-Trent Advisory Board Meeting
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Health Advisory Board Meeting Wednesday 11 September 2019 - Meeting-Agenda -
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Health Advisory Board (HAB) Public Meeting held on Wednesday 11 September 2019 - Minutes -
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Health and Wellbeing Board update -
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Health Advisory Board (HAB) Meeting held on Wednesday 20 February 2019 -
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The changes made in services as a response to the pandemic has impacted how people across the nation could access health and social care services. Access became more difficult for some due to digital exclusion, lengthy back logs and new safety restrictions. -
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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. -
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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.