1. 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.

  2. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT MEVAGISSEY SURGERY

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

  3. GP access in Cornwall

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    Learn more about our findings relating to how easy or difficult people find accessing a routine doctor's appointment across the county.

  4. 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’.

  5. 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.

  6. 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

  7. 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.

  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 Safety Plans

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    Cornwall Council launch Mental Health Safety Plans with a wide range of support tools available to help support those with mental health wellbeing

  10. Report on young people’s views on digital health information and support

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    Funded by eHealth productivity and innovation organisation EPIC, this report looks at young people’s views on digital health information and support in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly,

  11. Coronavirus (COVID-19) Guidance

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    If you are looking for the latest advice and information on Coronavirus we have collated the latest advice from a range of sources including Healthwatch, NHS England and Public Health England

  12. 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.

  13. COVID-19 Resource Directory

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    A really useful directory collating a wide range of information, support and advice from sources across the UK and Cornwall

  14. Important contact numbers for support in Cornwall

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    Healthwatch Cornwall have collated contact details for a number of key organisations in Cornwall that can be contacted for help, support and guidance

  15. Accessing urgent dental care services in Cornwall during COVID 19

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    What to do if you need to access emergency dental care in Cornwall during the Coronavirus restrictions

  16. Workplace changes and employee health in Cornwall

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    What resources does Cornwall have to support employee health and wellbeing? What does Cornwall need?



  17. 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

  18. Are you or your loved ones waiting for hospital care? Share your views

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    Millions of people have had their treatment delayed by the pandemic – are you one of them? We want to know if you’re getting the advice, information and support you need while you wait

  19. What to expect when waiting for care in Cornwall

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    Waiting for planned medical care or surgery can be a frustrating time. That’s why it’s so important that while you wait, you get regular, clear and accessible updates so that you can plan your next steps

  20. Healthwatch Cornwall shortlisted for prestigious national award

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    Local health champion shortlisted for their work to understand and improve access to mental health support in Cornwall

  21. 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

  22. 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.

  23. 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.

  24. 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.

  25. 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.

  26. Cornwall GP website review published

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

  27. 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

  28. 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

  29. 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.

  30. 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

  31. 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.

  32. Autism Partnership Board - 15 November 2022

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

  33. Advice on Scarlet Fever

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    Scarlet fever is a common childhood illness caused by bacteria and symptoms are usually mild and children recover well, so follow the advice from NHS England

  34. Finding an NHS Dentist

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    Are you struggling to find a dentist within Cornwall?

  35. Ear Syringe Services

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    We are Cornwall’s independent champion for people who use health and social care services and we’re here to make sure that those running services put your views and experiences at the heart of care.

  36. Making a GP Complaint

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    We are Cornwall’s independent champion for people who use health and social care services and we’re here to make sure that those running services put your views and experiences at the heart of care.

  37. Learning Disability Partnership Board Agenda - 25 May 2023

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    Papers for the Learning Disability Partnership Board meeting to be held at 10:30am on Thursday, 25 May 2023 at St Erme Community Centre and on Microsoft Teams.

  38. How to Seek an Autism Diagnosis for a Child

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    Are you trying to find information on how to seek an autism diagnosis for your child/grandchild?

  39. How to Seek an Autism Diagnosis for an Adult

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    Are you or someone you know trying to seek an autism diagnosis?

  40. Autism Partnership Board - 20 June 2023

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    View the papers for our hybrid meeting to be held Tuesday, 20 June 2023 at Probus Village Hall and on Microsoft Teams.

  41. Results of a new blood test study - run in Torbay and Cornwall - show it detects two thirds of cancers

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    A new blood test for more than 50 types of cancer has shown success in a major NHS study supported by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).

  42. Cost of Living Crisis Affecting Your Health? Tell us about it.

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    Healthwatch Cornwall are undertaking a major new survey to find out how the current increases in the cost of living are impacting people’s access to health and social care in Cornwall. We want to know how people in the county are affected, and to help ensure rising costs are not a barrier to healthcare.

  43. July 2023 Board Meeting

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    This is an “in public” meeting. See the agenda for our Board Meeting.

  44. Cornwall doctors surgery cutting waiting times for patients

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    Nick Bailey, CEO of Healthwatch Cornwall, was interviewed as part of ITV West Country's feature describing the range of services available at General practices today.

  45. Kernow Maternity Voices Partnership publish annual report

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    Find out about all the improvements the Kernow Maternity Voices Partnership have been making to maternity services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly

  46. November 2023 Board Meeting

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    This is an “in public” meeting. See the agenda for our Board Meeting.