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What’s affecting your health and wellbeing in Cornwall? Tell us what it’s really like.
Many things influence our health - where we live, being part of a community, feeling confident with technology, worrying about money - this and more can influence how well we are.
That’s why Healthwatch Cornwall is launching a new study…
That’s why Healthwatch Cornwall is launching a new study…
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Working in Adult Social Care in Cornwall? We want to hear what it’s really like.
Thousands of people across Cornwall work every day to support adults with care needs and we hear regularly about the pressures they face: housing costs, travel challenges, workload, digital change, recruitment issues and high levels of stress.
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Help Shape the Future of Dental Care in Cornwall – Share Your Experience!
At Healthwatch Cornwall, dental care is the top issue that residents have consistently brought to our attention. In 2023, 36% of all feedback we received was about challenges accessing dental services, and this trend continues into 2024. We want to dig…
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Concerns Raised by Cabinet Member and MP Over Government Plans to Abolish Healthwatch
Healthwatch Cornwall Thanks Councillor Jim McKenna for Championing an Independent Patient Voice
Healthwatch Cornwall would like to…
Healthwatch Cornwall would like to…
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St Austell Healthcare Invites Patients to Share Views on Proposed Relocation of Services
St Austell Healthcare is inviting patients from its branch surgeries at Park Medical Centre and Carlyon Road Health Hub to share their views on a…
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BMA enters a formal dispute with government over new rules on GP access.
From 1 October 2025, surgeries must allow patients to request appointments at any time during core hours (8am–6.30pm, Mon–Fri) by phone, in person or…
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Latest reports and publication
Working in the Care Sector for Adults in Cornwall: Insights from the Workforce report
The comprehensive report presents a picture of the workforce in care for adults in Cornwall that is deeply committed, highly experienced, and motivated by strong values, but also operating under conditions of increasing strain.
Staff shortages, long hours and emotional strain are issues – as is the rising complexity of care and a resulting lack of adequate workforce time, training and resources.
Reduced access to international recruitment and Cornwall’s geography, transport infrastructure and high housing costs all create additional challenges.
Staff shortages, long hours and emotional strain are issues – as is the rising complexity of care and a resulting lack of adequate workforce time, training and resources.
Reduced access to international recruitment and Cornwall’s geography, transport infrastructure and high housing costs all create additional challenges.
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Healthwatch Cornwall Work Plan 2026-2027
The Healthwatch Cornwall Work Plan sets out our organisational priorities for 2026-2027.
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