News

Read the Cornwall & IoS DRAFT mental health strategy
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.
Report
Report
Report
Delayed Transfers of Care: What it’s like for patients and families
A snapshot of people’s experiences of delayed transfers of care from hospitals in Cornwall, during July 2019.
Report

Kernow Maternity Voices Partnership 1st AGM Report
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.
Report

Integrated community services plans for Penwith, Fowey and Saltash area
During the past 18 months the NHS and Cornwall Council have been working with people who live and work in these areas to understand what health and care services are needed in the community.
Advice and Information

Mental health appreciative inquiry executive summary
An engagement activity conducted by Healthwatch Cornwall with mental health teams from across the county.
Report

Adult Social Care Cornwall Council Engagement Reviews
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.
News

Our volunteer Maggie Vale awarded regional champion in the NHS Parliamentary Awards
Maggie Vale Healthwatch Cornwall Volunteer has won South West Regional Champion for 'Volunteer of the Year' in the NHS Parliamentary Awards.
News

Choose well to ease the pressure at emergency departments
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
Advice and Information
Our latest annual report for 2018-19
"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."
Report