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Latest advice and information on coronavirus
Read the latest advice and information from NHS England, Public Health England and local resources to help with coronavirus related support
14 January 2021
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Coronavirus vaccine programme easy read and accessible information
This easy read guide will help people with Learning Difficulties understand the process and priority for the Covid vaccination programme.
14 December 2020
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Important contact numbers for support in Cornwall
Healthwatch Cornwall have collated contact details for a number of key organisations in Cornwall that can be contacted for help, support and guidance
8 April 2020
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Guidance - Accessible Resources
Healthwatch Cornwall has collated a range of resources together in Sign Language and printable guidance for those with Learning Difficulties to ensure accessible advice and information is available.
12 March 2020
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Guidance
If you are looking for the latest advice and information on Coronavirus we have collated the latest advice from a range of sources including Healthwatch, NHS England and Public Health England
5 March 2020
Mental Health Safety Plans
Mental Health Safety Plans
Cornwall Council launch Mental Health Safety Plans with a wide range of support tools available to help support those with mental health wellbeing
3 February 2020
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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.
29 July 2019
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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
19 July 2019
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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’.
12 June 2019
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Do you need help getting to hospital?
Find out what support is available to help you travel to your hospital appointments.
22 May 2019
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Registering with your GP: understanding your rights
People have told us they can have problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about your rights and what do to if you are refused the right to register.
1 April 2019
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Where can I go to get help for my health out of hours?
Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.
24 December 2018