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Do you or a loved one need help with social care? Read the article below and find out answers to key questions about who can access adult social care and how to pay for it. -
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Find out people's experiences of home care. -
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Access to the ward is via a pleasantly decorated wide corridor with a great deal of natural light. Access to the ward can only be gained by buzzing in and waiting for a member of staff to let visitors in. -
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There is a variety of local support available to help you through the cost of living crisis this winter. -
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The continuing cost of living crisis is adversely affecting people's physical and mental wellbeing, with vulnerable people and those on lower incomes hit the hardest. -
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The Care Quality Commission (CQC), has published a report following an inspection of services run by West Midlands Ambulance Service University NHS Foundation Trust (WMAS) in November. -
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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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When asked if they had a good understanding of gynaecological issues before it happened to them or a friend or family member:
• Only 5% said they had a good understanding of gynaecological cancers
• Only 7% said they had a good understanding of gynaecological symptoms
• 5% said they had a good understanding of HPV (human papilloma virus)
• 15% said they had a good understanding of cervical screening -
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We spoke to 197 people in Stoke-on-Trent who are living with a long-term condition(s) to find out more about their experiences. -
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This report provides an analysis of Parkinson’s Provision in and around Stoke-
on-Trent from a service user perspective. -
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Stoke-on-Trent City Council are working with NHS colleagues to review and modernise local reablement services in 2024. As a result we would like to talk to people who have used the City Council’s Enablement service or the Home First Service provided by the NHS during the last 12 months. -
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Measles vaccination rates are at a ten-year low as cases rise nationwide. Find out about measles, who can get the vaccine, and what you can do to stay safe. -
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With more and more appointments happening online, we've put together some tips on how to get the most out of the virtual health and care appointments both for patients and health and care professionals. -
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Tips to help you stay well this winter and get the care you need. -
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The continuing cost of living crisis is negatively affecting people's physical and mental wellbeing, with vulnerable people and those on lower incomes hit the hardest. -
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In July last year, we published our findings of experiences you shared about trying to get cancer care. Thanks to this insight, the NHS has simplified their process so people can better understand what to expect. -
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Five things you should expect from home care, domiciliary care or help in the home. -
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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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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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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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Our call for NHS dental reforms has once again been featured in the media. -
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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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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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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.