Healthwatch Cornwall | Your spotlight on health and social care services

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We are the independent champion for people using local health and social care services in Cornwall.

We listen to what people like about services and what they feel could be improved. We share their views with those with the power to make change happen.

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As an organisation we undertake a wide variety of work.

This includes engagement with the public, gathering and analysing feedback, conducting surveys on specific issues, developing evidence based reports, creating awareness-raising films, contributing to strategic boards and decision making.

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Your story has the power to make a difference.

The more people share their ideas and experiences about health and social care with us, the more services can understand what works, what doesn't and what people want from care in the future.

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News and views

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Have your say on special care dental services in Cornwall

NHS England and NHS Improvement want to find out the views of patients, potential patients, parents, carers and advocates of patients who use special care dental services in Cornwall.

“I have contacted a number of different places and Healthwatch Cornwall has been the only one to respond to me. I now know where I should go for support.”

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Latest reports and publications

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Delayed Transfers of Care: What it’s like for patients and families

A snapshot of people’s experiences of delayed transfers of care from...

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Kernow Maternity Voices Partnership 1st AGM Report

Since our launch in April 2018 Kernow Maternity Voices Partnership...

Advice and information

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Integrated community services plans for Penwith, Fowey and Saltash area

During the past 18 months the NHS and Cornwall Council have been working with people who live and work in these areas to understand what health and care services are needed in the community.

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Choose well to ease the pressure at emergency departments

Pharmacy, GP, emergency department? Knowing where to go when you need help can sometimes be confusing. If you're still not sure which is the right service for you, call NHS 111 free. #ChooseWell

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Little life conversations

As part of Healthwatch Cornwall’s end of life research undertaken last year, it was clear that end of life conversation is taboo. Fear has led people to view dying as an ‘if’ rather than a ‘when’.

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