News and reports | Healthwatch Cornwall

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT MEVAGISSEY SURGERY

A patient letter has been circulated with regard to Dr James at the surgery.

Talking end of life with South West health professionals

Last week Healthwatch Cornwall took part in a healthcare professional learning event ‘Communication, Conversation and Choices at the End of Your Life’ run by Elite3Consultancy.

Healthwatch Cornwall Research Manager chosen to represent patient experience in end of life care for Point of Care Foundation

Healthwatch Cornwall Research Manager Natalie Swann is one of 7 professionals chosen from the County to provide expertise in patient feedback for a quality improvement project ‘The Sweeny Programme’.

Healthwatch Cornwall attend the South West Clinical Senate Assembly’s annual conference

The Clinical Senate is a body that brings together a range of professionals to take an overview of healthcare for local populations. It provides a source of independent advice to design strategies for the best overall care and outcomes for patients.

Have your say on how the NHS should change in Cornwall

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.

Patient champion takes local views to heart of Westminster

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.

24 January 2019

Radiotherapy Consultation Formal NHS Response Published

In October 2017, NHS England launched a consultation to gain people’s views on a new clinical model for radiotherapy services across England, following a £130 million commitment to upgrade radiotherapy equipment.

23 January 2019

RCHT Chief Executive appointed

Kate Shields has been appointed as Chief Executive at the Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust.

18 January 2019

Research shows improvement is needed in people’s experiences of end of life care in Cornwall

People in Cornwall and health professionals recognise that while there is evidence of good end of life care in Cornwall it is “patchy” according to the latest findings from Healthwatch Cornwall.

21 November 2018

Healthwatch staff member holding an It Starts With You sign to promote the campain

Meet the people using their voice to make a difference to care of others

Five people and groups have been shortlisted for a national award that celebrates local people who, through their dedication, have helped improve health and care for their community.