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The Accessible Information Standard - What you can expect from services
A year ago the Accessible Information Standard came into force. It requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate in a way that everybody can understand. Here's a reminder of what you should expect.
31 July 2017
Advice and Information
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Volunteer expenses policy
The policy is for people involved in volunteering activity in any part of Healthwatch Cornwall.
10 July 2017
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Safeguarding policy
This policy sets out a framework for our safeguarding arrangements.
10 July 2017
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Influencing function policy
Download our influencing function policy.
10 July 2016
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Freedom of information
This policy has been established to ensure that Healthwatch Cornwall meets its legal obligations under Freedom of Information.
10 July 2016
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St Austell healthcare report June 2016
Read the report from 2016.
9 July 2016
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Patient flow in acute hospitals report
Patient flow in acute hospitals 12 hours in the emergency department at the Royal Cornwall Hospital.
9 July 2016
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GP bookings report
A look at access to GP appointments 2016
9 July 2016
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A good death, end-of-life care report 2016
End-of-life care report 2016
9 July 2016
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10 top tips to get the most out of your GP appointment
We know from our conversations with the public that some patients report feeling rushed during appointments and struggling to make themselves heard. Here are some tips that could help you get the most out of visiting your GP.
25 November 2015
Advice and Information