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Please sign our petition to review the decision to abolish independent local Healthwatch
The NHS 10 Year Health plan proposes to abolish Healthwatch England and 152 local Healthwatch, and transfer functions ‘in-house’ to local authorities and NHS Integrated Care Boards once legislation has passed. This is a result of the Review of patient…
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Telford and Wrekin Veterans Health and Wellbeing Survey
Healthwatch Telford and Wrekin often hear experiences from Veterans which indicate some Veterans can find it hard to access the services they need. We are your independent health and social care champion. We make sure NHS leaders and other decision…
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GPs' collective action
The British Medical Association has announced today that GPs will start capping appointments in an immediate work-to-rule action following a dispute over funding levels.
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The Value of Listening: Healthwatch Telford and Wrekin Annual Report for 2023 - 2024
Our Annual Report 2023/24 provides an overview of how we've made a difference this year, how your voice was heard, our finances, future priorities, and more.
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What has your experience of care been like in Telford and Shrewsbury Hospitals A&E Departments?
Channel 4 documentary programme Dispatches is airing an episode on 24 June at 9pm ‘Undercover A&E: NHS in Crisis.
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Share your feedback to improve care in your community
‘Share for Better Care’, a campaign by Healthwatch Telford and Wrekin and all other Healthwatch across England to help address health inequalities across England.
Your experience matters to us
The simple act of sharing feedback is already helping to improve care for the people who use it.…
The simple act of sharing feedback is already helping to improve care for the people who use it.…
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Is your New Year resolution to exercise more? Read this to get the best benefits
For most of us, our bodies are designed to exercise. Our hunter-gatherer ancestors had to run to catch food, and at times probably had to run even…
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Right place - right time
John Brewer – our very own rugby, athlete and running man… Not forgetting to mention as well: sports scientist, Professor, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of…
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Healthwatch Telford and Wrekin Appoints Two New Co-Chairs to Champion Local Voices
Healthwatch Telford and Wrekin is proud to announce the appointment of two new Co-Chairs, a move that reinforces our commitment to amplifying the…
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Enter and View Bank House
The visit was semi-announced as Part of Healthwatch Telford and Wrekin work plan.
The purpose of this Enter and View visit was to observe the environment and quality of care provided at Bank House, speak to residents, relatives and staff, and gather feedback regarding their experiences of living, working, or visiting the home.
The purpose of this Enter and View visit was to observe the environment and quality of care provided at Bank House, speak to residents, relatives and staff, and gather feedback regarding their experiences of living, working, or visiting the home.
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Lightmoor Enter and View
The visit was announced as Part of Healthwatch Telford and Wrekin work plan.
The purpose was to speak with residents, staff, and management, observe the environment, and gather feedback on the quality of care and daily life at the home.
The purpose was to speak with residents, staff, and management, observe the environment, and gather feedback on the quality of care and daily life at the home.
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