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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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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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An Open Letter to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
Re: The Future of Public Voice and the Importance of Independent Advocacy
Dear Secretary of State,
We, the Chief…
Dear Secretary of State,
We, the Chief…
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Agenda of the Independent Strategic Advisory Board meeting and notes from last meeting 23 04 2025
23 04 2025 Agenda of the Independent Strategic Advisory Board meeting and notes from last meeting
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Latest reports and publication

Healthwatch Telford and Wrekin Annual Report 2024 - 2025
Our Annual Report 2024/25: Unlocking the power of people-driven care 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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The Mapples Care Home Enter and View report
The visit was unannounced and was part of the Healthwatch Telford and Wrekin workplan.
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