1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Kernow Maternity Voices Partnership 1st AGM Report

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    Since our launch in April 2018 Kernow Maternity Voices Partnership has led the way with the Better Births transformation agenda in the South West of England.

  4. 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!

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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

  11. Kernow Maternity Voices Partnership publishes report on Royal Cornwall Hospital maternity services

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    17 recommendations have been made to help improve maternity services for pregnant women and birthing people in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly

  12. 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

  13. Kernow Maternity Voices Partnership publish new report on people’s maternity journey in Cornwall

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    The report tells us about the maternity experiences of 760 birthing people and their families between 2018 and 2020

  14. Maternity journey feedback report

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    Kernow Maternity Voices Partnership publish new report on people’s maternity journey in Cornwall. The report tells us about the maternity experiences of 760 birthing people and their families between 2018 and 2020.

  15. Kernow Maternity Voices Partnership annual report 2020/21

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    Babies, Facebook Live and lockdown: Kernow Maternity Voices Partnership reflect on a challenging year for birthing people and their families in their annual report

  16. Kernow Maternity Voices Partnership annual report 2020/21

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    Babies, Facebook Live and lockdown: Kernow Maternity Voices Partnership reflect on a challenging year for birthing people and their families in their annual report

  17. 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

  18. 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

  19. 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

  20. Kernow Maternity Voices Partnership publish annual report

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

  21. Kernow Parenting Journey launches new Pregnancy Circles

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    January marks an exciting time for antenatal education in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, as our first pilot area has been launched for the new Pregnancy Circles.

  22. 15 Steps to better maternity care

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    A new report has been published today informed by the experiences of women and people using maternity services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

  23. 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.

  24. 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

  25. 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.

  26. 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.

  27. Little life conversations

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

  28. 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.

  29. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT MEVAGISSEY SURGERY

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

  30. 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.

  31. 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’.

  32. 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.

  33. 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

  34. 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.

  35. 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.

  36. 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.

  37. 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

  38. 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,

  39. 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

  40. 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.

  41. 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.

  42. 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

  43. 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

  44. 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

  45. 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?



  46. 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