1. Autism Partnership Board - 14 March 2023

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    Take a look at the papers for our hybrid meeting at Truro Library and on Microsoft Teams on 14 March 2023.

  2. New research shows people in Cornwall living with dementia and their carers often struggle to access the care and support they need

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    The new report ‘Hear our Voice: Improving dementia and memory loss services and support in Cornwall through carer experience’ is the culmination of a collaborative project in which more than 160 carers shared their views and experiences.

  3. Finding an NHS Dentist

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    Are you struggling to find a dentist within Cornwall?

  4. Ear Syringe Services

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  5. 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.

  6. Making a dental complaint

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    Would you like to complain about your dental treatment?

  7. 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.

  8. Board Meeting Papers April 2023

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    Download papers from our April 2023 Public Board Meeting

  9. 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?

  10. 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?

  11. 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.

  12. Nick takes the Healthwatch helm

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    Nick Bailey has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Healthwatch Cornwall.

  13. Healthwatch Cornwall Annual Report 2022-23

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    Healthwatch Cornwall is making a positive difference. That’s the message in the 2022-2023 annual report that has just been published.

  14. Natalie will help NHS celebrate 75-year anniversary

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    Natalie Swann, from Mount Hawke, is one of just ten people in Cornwall to be invited to the National Health Service 75th anniversary celebration in Westminster Abbey on 5 July.

  15. 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).

  16. 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.

  17. Carers Partnership Board - 20 July 2023

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    See the papers for our Carers Partnership Board meeting to be held at 2pm on Thursday, 20 July 2023 at Probus Village Hall, Amelia Close, Probus, Truro TR2 4NB and on Microsoft Teams.

  18. July 2023 Board Meeting

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

  19. Finding an NHS Dentist

    Advice and Information -

    Problems finding an NHS Dentist? - What Healthwatch is doing to inform the local and national debate and where to find the latest government reports

  20. 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.

  21. Board Meeting Papers July 2023

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    Download papers from our July 2023 Public Board Meeting

  22. Learning Disability Partnership Board Agenda - 7 September 2023

    Report -

    Papers for the Learning Disability Partnership Board meeting to be held at 10:30am on Thursday, 7 Septemberay 2023 at Shortlanesend Village Hall on Microsoft Teams.

  23. Autism Partnership Board - 12 September 2023

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    Take a look at the papers for our meeting at New County Hall on Tuesday, 12 September 2023.

  24. Ageing Well Phase 2 Report

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    Healthwatch Cornwall has published a new report assessing the Urgent Community Response, which was commissioned by the NHS Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board. This report is a follow up to the 2021 report.

  25. Carers Partnership Board - 19 October 2023

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    See the papers for our Carers Partnership Board meeting to be held at 2pm on Thursday, 19 October 2023 at Truro Library, Truro TR1 1EP and on Microsoft Teams.

  26. 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

  27. November 2023 Board Meeting

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

  28. Learning Disability Partnership Board Agenda - 30 November 2023

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    Papers for the Learning Disability Partnership Board meeting to be held at 10:30am on Thursday, 30 November 2023 at Truro Library and on Microsoft Teams.

  29. Dementia and memory loss

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    Update on county wide work following our report ‘Hear our Voice: Improving dementia and memory loss services and support in Cornwall through carer experience’.

  30. Mental Health & Suicide Prevention

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    Update on county wide work following our report Cornwall Communities in Mind – Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Report

  31. Autism Partnership Board - 12 December 2023

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    Take a look at the papers for our meeting at New County Hall on Tuesday, 12 December 2023.

  32. Welcome to new CEO and Directors

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    Debbie Gilbert has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Healthwatch Cornwall.

  33. Carers Partnership Board - 25 January 2024

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    See the papers for our Carers Partnership Board meeting to be held at 2pm on Thursday, 25 January 2024 on Microsoft Teams.

  34. Learning Disability Partnership Board - 29 February 2024

    Report -

    Just us at 2pm on Thursday, 29 February 2024 at Truro Library or on Microsoft Teams for our Learning Disability Partnership Board meeting.

  35. Board Meeting Papers November/December 2023

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    Download papers from our November and December 2023 Public Board Meetings

  36. Board Meeting Papers January 2024

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    Download papers from our January 2024 Public Board Meeting

  37. Autism Partnership Board - 14 March 2024

    Report -

    Join our Microsoft Teams meeting at 2pm on Thursday, 14th March 2024.

  38. Carers Partnership Board - 25 April 2024

    Report -

    See the papers for our Carers Partnership Board meeting to be held at 2pm on Thursday, 25 April 2024 on Microsoft Teams.

  39. Hospital Emergency Department Survey

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    Lengthy waits in the Emergency Department (ED) at the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro were the most common concern reported in a feedback survey just published by Healthwatch Cornwall.

  40. Healthwatch England Report - Pharmacy : What People Want

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    Healthwatch Cornwall are proud to have been involved in this national report focusing on community pharmacies

  41. Ageing Well Partnership Board

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    Join our Ageing Well Partnership Board meeting at County Hall, Truro or via Microsoft Teams on 16th May 2024.

  42. The Accessible Information Standard - What you can expect from services

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    A year ago the Accessible Information Standard came into force. It requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate in a way that everybody can understand. Here's a reminder of what you should expect.

  43. 10 top tips to get the most out of your GP appointment

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    We know from our conversations with the public that some patients report feeling rushed during appointments and struggling to make themselves heard. Here are some tips that could help you get the most out of visiting your GP.

  44. What should you expect from home care services?

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    The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services?

  45. Read the Cornwall & IoS DRAFT mental health strategy

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    The NHS has spent the past year talking and listening to lots of different people across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly about their mental health and the support that’s available to them. They want to understand what things are important, what’s working well, and what things need to change.

  46. Our latest annual report for 2018-19

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    "Healthwatch Cornwall has achieved a great deal this year which hinges on 2 things; keeping people at the center of all we do and ensuring the projects we work on can either drive or contribute to improvement."

  47. Diabetes Week

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