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Kernow Maternity Voices Partnership 1st AGM Report

Since our launch in April 2018 Kernow Maternity Voices Partnership has led the way with the Better Births transformation agenda in the South West of England.

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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.

Advice and Information

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Mental health appreciative inquiry executive summary

An engagement activity conducted by Healthwatch Cornwall with mental health teams from across the county.

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Adult Social Care Cornwall Council Engagement Reviews

There are currently some services under review within Adult Social Care. You have the opportunity to tell Cornwall Council what you think as part of the engagement process.

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Our volunteer Maggie Vale awarded regional champion in the NHS Parliamentary Awards

Maggie Vale Healthwatch Cornwall Volunteer has won South West Regional Champion for 'Volunteer of the Year' in the NHS Parliamentary Awards.

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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

Advice and Information

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Our latest annual report for 2018-19

"Healthwatch Cornwall has achieved a great deal this year which hinges on 2 things; keeping people at the center of all we do and ensuring the projects we work on can either drive or contribute to improvement."

What would you do?

NHS long term plan engagement report

Feedback from patients and the public across Cornwall and Isles of Scilly on the NHS long term plan.

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Lively public engagement at the Royal Cornwall Show

Healthwatch Cornwall attended the Royal Cornwall Show in June, our outreach team created a fun and engaging stand for the event featuring activities for all ages.

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Healthwatch Cornwall's annual conference Together in Mind

Our inter-agency conference took place in May. Attended by 150 delegates, it showcased innovation and collaboration in mental health and wellbeing in Cornwall and Isles of Scilly.

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Little life conversations

Introducing a campaign from Healthwatch Cornwall to get communities talking openly about death and dying.

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Little life conversations case study

Jan Barker lives in St Erme in Cornwall. She is 72 and is a semi-retired healer. Jan talks about how the death of her mother in 2015 made a big impact on her own end of life wishes.