1. Have your say on how the NHS should change in Cornwall

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    People keen to influence the future of the NHS in Cornwall are being encouraged to make their views known during March and April in an engagement initiative launched this week by Healthwatch Cornwall.

  2. Patient champion takes local views to heart of Westminster

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    On Monday, Amanda Stratford CEO of Health Watch Cornwall travelled to London to join forces with more than 100 fellow local Healthwatch organisations at our annual parliamentary reception.

  3. Adult Social Care Cornwall Council Engagement Reviews

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    There are currently some services under review within Adult Social Care. You have the opportunity to tell Cornwall Council what you think as part of the engagement process.

  4. Our latest project will give people who have been through the safeguarding process a voice.

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    Healthwatch Cornwall has been appointed to hear the stories of people in Cornwall who have received support through safeguarding. They are setting up a user group that represents the many different people who have been through the safeguarding process.

  5. Mental health and wellbeing consultation

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    Cornwall Council are reviewing mental health and wellbeing social support in Cornwall and they want to hear your views.

  6. Healthwatch Cornwall is on the lookout for a Youth Champion Volunteer!

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    We are kicking of Student Volunteering Week by announcing an exciting new Youth Champion Role with Healthwatch Cornwall!

  7. Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust, Care Quality Commission Report Published

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    Healthwatch Cornwall are delighted to share today’s report by the Care Quality Commission on Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) which shows improvements being made and positive progress across many areas of the Trust.

  8. Healthwatch Cornwall launches digital health and social care community conversation platform.

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    The new platform will allow people in Cornwall to join the conversation around health and social care topics to help positively influence change.

  9. Spare some time and volunteer as a Coronavirus Flu Friend.

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    Volunteer Cornwall are on the lookout for Flu Friends to help support vulnerable groups self-isolating.

  10. Local businesses offering home delivery and assistance for those in need whilst self-isolating

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    Anyone self-isolating in Cornwall that has mobility issues or lacks a support network can use this list as a reference for local assistance.

  11. Coronavirus advice, guidance and resources to help residents of Cornwall through these challenging times

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    As we approach the end of the first week of isolation, Its been heart-warming and inspiring to see the county and country react and adapt to these new and challenging times.

  12. Help health and social care services in Cornwall recover from COVID-19 #BecauseWeAllCare

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    Two-thirds of people in England say they are more likely to act to improve health and social care services since the outbreak of COVID-19. You can help improve care in Cornwall by joining our campaign #BecauseWeAllCare.

  13. NHS Kernow launches COVID-19 children and young people health and care survey

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    NHS Kernow want to learn from children and young people, and their parents and carers, about their experiences of the online and telephone appointments during the pandemic.

  14. Healthwatch Cornwall publishes review of adult safeguarding in Cornwall and the UK

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    This comprehensive year-long project delivered by Healthwatch Cornwall approaches safeguarding from the perspective of people’s experiences

  15. Healthwatch Cornwall shortlisted for prestigious national award

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    Local health champion shortlisted for their work to understand and improve access to mental health support in Cornwall

  16. Cornish residents help inform national survey to improve NHS waiting times

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    Your feedback really does make a difference: recently published NHS England Elective Recovery Plan has been influenced by our findings and recommendations

  17. Your care, your way – Join Healthwatch’s new campaign

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    Clear, understandable information is important to help you make the right health and care decisions. Join our campaign and have your say on what needs to change.

  18. Accessible Information Standard – Healthwatch England recommendations

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    As part of our 'Your Care, Your Way' campaign, Healthwatch England set out five headline recommendations to help health and care services ensure that people who have communication needs are given their healthcare information in the way they need it.

  19. Healthwatch Cornwall publish latest annual report

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    Find out about all the improvements we have been making to health and social care services in Cornwall