1. Integrated community services plans for Penwith, Fowey and Saltash area

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    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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Board meeting papers 23rd July 2019

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    Download papers for our July 2019 Public Board Meeting.

  5. Welcoming new staff to Healthwatch Cornwall

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    Welcoming new staff to our head office team.

  6. 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.

  7. Mental health and wellbeing consultation

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    Cornwall Council are reviewing mental health and wellbeing social support in Cornwall and they want to hear your views.

  8. Board meeting papers 22nd January 2020

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    Download papers for our January 2020 Public Board Meeting.

  9. Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust Eye Unit

    Report -

    Healthwatch Cornwall are pleased to publish this infographic report which shows positive results in patient experiences as a result of changes made at the facility.

  10. Improvements made at RCHT Eye Unit following community feedback and consultation

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    Healthwatch Cornwall documents positive changes made which have improved service users experience at the facility

  11. 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

  12. 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,

  13. 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!

  14. 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.

  15. 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.

  16. 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.

  17. 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

  18. Coronavirus (COVID-19) Guidance - Accessible Resources

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    Healthwatch Cornwall has collated a range of resources together in Sign Language and printable guidance for those with Learning Difficulties to ensure accessible advice and information is available.

  19. Spare some time and volunteer as a Coronavirus Flu Friend.

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    Volunteer Cornwall are on the lookout for Flu Friends to help support vulnerable groups self-isolating.

  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. Healthwatch Cornwall current operating structure during Coronavirus.

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    Despite these challenging times we want to assure the people of Cornwall & The Isles of Scilly that we are open and available to help and assist.

  22. 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.

  23. 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

  24. 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

  25. Board meeting papers 22nd April 2020

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    Download papers for our April 2020 Public Board Meeting.

  26. 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

  27. 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.

  28. 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.

  29. Board meeting papers 22nd July 2020

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    Download papers for our July 2020 Public Board Meeting.

  30. Have you left hospital during COVID-19? Tell us your experience

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    To respond to coronavirus, hospitals in Cornwall had to quickly change. Tell us how this has affected the care you or your loved one has received.

  31. 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?



  32. NHS Kernow launches COVID-19 children and young people health and care survey

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    NHS Kernow want to learn from children and young people, and their parents and carers, about their experiences of the online and telephone appointments during the pandemic.

  33. Healthwatch Cornwall publishes coronavirus survey report

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    What Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly say about health and social care during the Covid-19 pandemic