1. Advice on Scarlet Fever

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    Scarlet fever is a common childhood illness caused by bacteria and symptoms are usually mild and children recover well, so follow the advice from NHS England

  2. Kernow Parenting Journey launches new Pregnancy Circles

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    January marks an exciting time for antenatal education in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, as our first pilot area has been launched for the new Pregnancy Circles.

  3. 15 Steps to better maternity care

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    A new report has been published today informed by the experiences of women and people using maternity services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

  4. New research shows people in Cornwall living with dementia and their carers often struggle to access the care and support they need

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    The new report ‘Hear our Voice: Improving dementia and memory loss services and support in Cornwall through carer experience’ is the culmination of a collaborative project in which more than 160 carers shared their views and experiences.

  5. Nick takes the Healthwatch helm

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    Nick Bailey has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Healthwatch Cornwall.

  6. Natalie will help NHS celebrate 75-year anniversary

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    Natalie Swann, from Mount Hawke, is one of just ten people in Cornwall to be invited to the National Health Service 75th anniversary celebration in Westminster Abbey on 5 July.

  7. Results of a new blood test study - run in Torbay and Cornwall - show it detects two thirds of cancers

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    A new blood test for more than 50 types of cancer has shown success in a major NHS study supported by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).

  8. Cost of Living Crisis Affecting Your Health? Tell us about it.

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    Healthwatch Cornwall are undertaking a major new survey to find out how the current increases in the cost of living are impacting people’s access to health and social care in Cornwall. We want to know how people in the county are affected, and to help ensure rising costs are not a barrier to healthcare.

  9. Cornwall doctors surgery cutting waiting times for patients

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    Nick Bailey, CEO of Healthwatch Cornwall, was interviewed as part of ITV West Country's feature describing the range of services available at General practices today.

  10. Ageing Well Phase 2 Report

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    Healthwatch Cornwall has published a new report assessing the Urgent Community Response, which was commissioned by the NHS Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board. This report is a follow up to the 2021 report.

  11. Kernow Maternity Voices Partnership publish annual report

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    Find out about all the improvements the Kernow Maternity Voices Partnership have been making to maternity services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly

  12. November 2023 Board Meeting

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    This is an “in public” meeting. See the agenda for our Board Meeting.

  13. Dementia and memory loss

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    Update on county wide work following our report ‘Hear our Voice: Improving dementia and memory loss services and support in Cornwall through carer experience’.

  14. Mental Health & Suicide Prevention

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    Update on county wide work following our report Cornwall Communities in Mind – Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Report

  15. Welcome to new CEO and Directors

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    Debbie Gilbert has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Healthwatch Cornwall.