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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.

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Carers Partnership Board - Feb 2019 meeting notes and agenda

Take a look at the documents from our meeting in Feb 2019.

9 February 2019

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

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Learning Disability Partnership Board - December 2018 meeting notes and agenda

Take a look at the documents from our meeting in December 2018

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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

Advice and Information

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

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Older Persons' Partnership Board - Oct 2018 meeting notes and agenda

Take a look at the documents from our meeting in Oct 2018.

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Complaints and compliments policy

This is our policy should a person wish to make a complaint against Healthwatch Cornwall.

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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.

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Review of Cornwall Adult Partnership Boards

In June 2018 Healthwatch Cornwall was commissioned by Cornwall Council to carry out a comprehensive review of the Partnership Boards.