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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?

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.

The policy is for people involved in volunteering activity in any part of Healthwatch Cornwall.

This policy sets out a framework for our safeguarding arrangements.

Download our influencing function policy.

This policy has been established to ensure that Healthwatch Cornwall meets its legal obligations under Freedom of Information.

Read the report from 2016.

Patient flow in acute hospitals 12 hours in the emergency department at the Royal Cornwall Hospital.

A look at access to GP appointments 2016

End-of-life care report 2016

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.