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

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...

1 November 2019

"Healthwatch Cornwall's survey findings will support the work we are doing to understand patient GP access. It will help develop what services are needed where, and reduce the variation in experience outlined in the report."

Andrew Abbot, Director of Primary Care NHS Kernow

Latest reports and publications

Futures in Mind Mental Health Strategy Front Cover

Read the Cornwall & IoS DRAFT mental health strategy

29 October 2019

The NHS has spent the past year talking and listening to lots of...

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Board meeting papers 23rd October 2019

11 October 2019

Download papers for our Oct 2019 Public Board Meeting.

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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