1. Where can I go to get help for my health out of hours?

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    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.

  2. 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.

  3. Little life conversations

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

  4. 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.

  5. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT MEVAGISSEY SURGERY

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

  6. 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.

  7. 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’.

  8. 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.

  9. 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

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 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

  14. 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,

  15. 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!

  16. 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.

  17. 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.

  18. 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.

  19. Coronavirus (COVID-19) Guidance

    Advice and Information -

    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

  20. 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.

  21. 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.

  22. 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

  23. 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

  24. 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

  25. 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.

  26. 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.

  27. 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?



  28. 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

  29. 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

  30. 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

  31. 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

  32. 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

  33. 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

  34. 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.

  35. 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.

  36. 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.

  37. 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.

  38. Cornwall GP website review published

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

  39. 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

  40. 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

  41. 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