1. Do you need help getting to hospital?

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    Find out what support is available to help you travel to your hospital appointments.

  2. Little life conversations

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

  3. UPDATE! Community spirit helps NHS find solution for Mevagissey Surgery Partners

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    Partners of an established local GP practice will become signatories on the contract and take over the running of Mevagissey Surgery after seeing local television coverage of the community campaign #willyoubemyGP.

  4. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT MEVAGISSEY SURGERY

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

  5. Little life conversations

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    As part of Healthwatch Cornwall’s end of life research undertaken last year, it was clear that end of life conversation is taboo. Fear has led people to view dying as an ‘if’ rather than a ‘when’.

  6. NHS long term plan engagement report

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

  7. Choose well to ease the pressure at emergency departments

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    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

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

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

  9. Delayed Transfers of Care: What it’s like for patients and families

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    A snapshot of people’s experiences of delayed transfers of care from hospitals in Cornwall, during July 2019.

  10. Our latest project will give people who have been through the safeguarding process a voice.

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    Healthwatch Cornwall has been appointed to hear the stories of people in Cornwall who have received support through safeguarding. They are setting up a user group that represents the many different people who have been through the safeguarding process.

  11. Cornish residents help inform national survey to improve NHS waiting times

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    Your feedback really does make a difference: recently published NHS England Elective Recovery Plan has been influenced by our findings and recommendations

  12. The Accessible Information Standard – what you can expect from services

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    The Accessible Information Standard is mandatory for all organisations that provide National Health Service (NHS) or adult social care. Here’s some key information about the accessible communications you should expect from services.

  13. Your care, your way – Join Healthwatch’s new campaign

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    Clear, understandable information is important to help you make the right health and care decisions. Join our campaign and have your say on what needs to change.

  14. Accessible Information Standard – Healthwatch England recommendations

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    As part of our 'Your Care, Your Way' campaign, Healthwatch England set out five headline recommendations to help health and care services ensure that people who have communication needs are given their healthcare information in the way they need it.

  15. Your Care, Your Way survey - Alternative formats

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    So you can take part in our campaign Your Care, Your Way, we have created our survey in several alternative formats, including Easy Read.

  16. Cornwall GP website review published

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    Healthwatch Cornwall conducts design and accessibility review of all 58 GP websites in Cornwall

  17. Your feedback really does have the power to make a difference

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    Improvements have been made to the Rheumatology department at Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust thanks to your feedback

  18. Healthwatch Cornwall publish latest annual report

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    Find out about all the improvements we have been making to health and social care services in Cornwall

  19. Kernow Parenting Journey project commissioned to help support parents with information during pregnancy

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    Find out more about the recently commissioned project to support new parents with better information and resources during pregnancy

  20. Disabled people report being blocked from NHS care due to poor communications

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    Deep-dive analysis of people's experiences of healthcare communication is a stark reminder of why NHS England and the 42 new Integrated Care Systems need to ensure services abide by the Accessible Information Standard.

  21. Restarting the Older Persons Partnership Board & Cornwall Council Engagement on care and support services for older people - 11 August 2022

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    Take a look at the papers for our dual event at Venton Conference Centre, Chapel Parc, Summercourt, Newquay TR8 5AH and on Microsoft Teams.

  22. Autism Partnership Board - 20 September 2022

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    Take a look at the papers for our meeting on 20 September 2022.

  23. Carers Partnership Board - 27 October 2022 Agenda and Meeting Papers

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    Take a look at the papers for our hybrid meeting, to be held at Chy Trevail, Beacon Technology Park, Bodmin and on Microsoft Teams

  24. Learning Disability Partnership Board - 03 November 2022

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    Take a look at the papers for our hybrid meeting at St Austell Conference Centre and on Microsoft Teams on 3 November 2022.

  25. Autism Partnership Board - 15 November 2022

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    Take a look at the papers for our meeting on 15 November 2022.