1. Registering with your GP: understanding your rights

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    People have told us they can have problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about your rights and what do to if you are refused the right to register.

  2. Have your say on how the NHS should change in Cornwall

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    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.

  3. Patient champion takes local views to heart of Westminster

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    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.

  4. Adult social care report

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    Download our adult social care report "No changes about me without me".

  5. Review of Cornwall Adult Partnership Boards

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

  6. Adult Social Care Cornwall Council Engagement Reviews

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    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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. Mental health and wellbeing consultation

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    Cornwall Council are reviewing mental health and wellbeing social support in Cornwall and they want to hear your views.

  10. Healthwatch Cornwall is on the lookout for a Youth Champion Volunteer!

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    We are kicking of Student Volunteering Week by announcing an exciting new Youth Champion Role with Healthwatch Cornwall!

  11. Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust, Care Quality Commission Report Published

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    Healthwatch Cornwall are delighted to share today’s report by the Care Quality Commission on Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) which shows improvements being made and positive progress across many areas of the Trust.

  12. Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust, Care Quality Commission Report

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    The Care Quality Commission has published its report on Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust with specific areas Maternity and End of life care we have worked closely with them on both achieving Good ratings.

  13. Healthwatch Cornwall launches digital health and social care community conversation platform.

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    The new platform will allow people in Cornwall to join the conversation around health and social care topics to help positively influence change.

  14. Coronavirus (COVID-19) Guidance - Accessible Resources

    Advice and Information -

    Healthwatch Cornwall has collated a range of resources together in Sign Language and printable guidance for those with Learning Difficulties to ensure accessible advice and information is available.

  15. Spare some time and volunteer as a Coronavirus Flu Friend.

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    Volunteer Cornwall are on the lookout for Flu Friends to help support vulnerable groups self-isolating.

  16. Local businesses offering home delivery and assistance for those in need whilst self-isolating

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    Anyone self-isolating in Cornwall that has mobility issues or lacks a support network can use this list as a reference for local assistance.

  17. Coronavirus advice, guidance and resources to help residents of Cornwall through these challenging times

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    As we approach the end of the first week of isolation, Its been heart-warming and inspiring to see the county and country react and adapt to these new and challenging times.

  18. Healthwatch Cornwall Annual Report 2019-20

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    Healthwatch Cornwall has published its annual report for 2019-20 which has now been submitted to Healthwatch England. The full report can be downloaded using the download link below with hard copies available shortly.

  19. Help health and social care services in Cornwall recover from COVID-19 #BecauseWeAllCare

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    Two-thirds of people in England say they are more likely to act to improve health and social care services since the outbreak of COVID-19. You can help improve care in Cornwall by joining our campaign #BecauseWeAllCare.

  20. NHS Kernow launches COVID-19 children and young people health and care survey

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    NHS Kernow want to learn from children and young people, and their parents and carers, about their experiences of the online and telephone appointments during the pandemic.

  21. Cornwall Coronavirus survey report

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    Find out what Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly think about health and social care during the Covid-19 pandemic.

  22. Co-production and public engagement across health and social care in Cornwall during the pandemic

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    Healthwatch Cornwall worked with Co-Create to explore the positive effects and challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic with a view to making sustainable changes

  23. Healthwatch Cornwall publishes review of adult safeguarding in Cornwall and the UK

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    This comprehensive year-long project delivered by Healthwatch Cornwall approaches safeguarding from the perspective of people’s experiences

  24. Healthwatch Cornwall annual report 2020/21

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    During a year of unprecedented challenges performing in-person outreach and engagement, Healthwatch Cornwall adapted and continued listening to residents

  25. Healthwatch Cornwall publish accessing mental health support in Cornwall report

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    The ongoing pandemic and lockdown restrictions have created a complex and challenging environment for people to navigate, with mental health and wellbeing continuing to be impacted considerably as a result.