1. Find some time to talk about mental health this week

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    Time to Talk Day is the nation’s biggest mental health conversation and it’s nearly here! Taking place on Thursday 3 February, it’s the day that friends, families, communities, and workplaces come together to talk, listen and change lives.

  2. How has the covid pandemic affected you?

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    Healthwatch Cornwall are carrying out an important project into the impacts of covid on people in Cornwall

  3. Carers Partnership Board - 10 February 2022 agenda and meeting papers

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    Take a look at the documents for our meeting on 10 February 2022

  4. Board Meeting Papers 20 January 2022

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    Download papers for our January 2022 Public Board Meeting

  5. Cornish residents help inform national survey to improve NHS waiting times

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    Your feedback really does make a difference: recently published NHS England Elective Recovery Plan has been influenced by our findings and recommendations

  6. The Accessible Information Standard – what you can expect from services

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    The Accessible Information Standard is mandatory for all organisations that provide National Health Service (NHS) or adult social care. Here’s some key information about the accessible communications you should expect from services.

  7. Your care, your way – Join Healthwatch’s new campaign

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    Clear, understandable information is important to help you make the right health and care decisions. Join our campaign and have your say on what needs to change.

  8. Learning Disability Partnership Board - 3 March 2022

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    Take a look at the papers for our meeting on 3 March 2022

  9. Accessible Information Standard – Healthwatch England recommendations

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    As part of our 'Your Care, Your Way' campaign, Healthwatch England set out five headline recommendations to help health and care services ensure that people who have communication needs are given their healthcare information in the way they need it.

  10. Your Care, Your Way survey - Alternative formats

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    So you can take part in our campaign Your Care, Your Way, we have created our survey in several alternative formats, including Easy Read.

  11. Healthwatch Cornwall Ageing Well report

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    Healthwatch Cornwall was commissioned by Cornwall Partnership Foundation Trust to review the Urgent Care Response pilot they are delivering as part of the Ageing Well Programme.

  12. Healthwatch Cornwall launches dementia and memory loss research project

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    If you are a carer and provide support to someone living with dementia or memory loss (suspected dementia), talk to us about your experiences of services and support in Cornwall

  13. GP website review

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    Healthwatch Cornwall conducts accessibility and design review of all 58 GP websites in Cornwall

  14. Cornwall GP website review published

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    Healthwatch Cornwall conducts design and accessibility review of all 58 GP websites in Cornwall

  15. Your feedback really does have the power to make a difference

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    Improvements have been made to the Rheumatology department at Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust thanks to your feedback

  16. Carers Partnership Board - 12 May 2022 Agenda and Meeting Papers

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    Take a look at the documents for our meeting on 12 May 2022

  17. Learning Disability Partnership Board - 26 May 2022

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    Take a look at the papers for our meeting on 26 May 2022

  18. Board Meeting Papers 28 April 2022

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    Download papers for our April 2022 Public Board Meeting

  19. 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

  20. Autism Partnership Board - Self-advocates and Service Users Group - 23 June 2022

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    Take a look at the agenda for our meeting in Truro on 23 June 2022.

  21. Autism Partnership Board - 28 June 2022

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    Take a look at the papers for our meeting on 28 June 2022.

  22. Autism Partnership Board - Self-advocates and Service Users Group - 20 July 2022

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    Agenda and information for our meeting at New County Hall in Truro on 20 July 2022.

  23. Learning Disability Self-advocates and Service Users Meeting - 14 July 2022

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    Take a look at the agenda for our meeting in Truro on 14 July 2022

  24. 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

  25. Healthwatch Cornwall Work Plan 2022-2024

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    The Healthwatch Cornwall Work Plan sets out our organisational priorities for 2022-2024.

  26. Disabled people report being blocked from NHS care due to poor communications

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    Deep-dive analysis of people's experiences of healthcare communication is a stark reminder of why NHS England and the 42 new Integrated Care Systems need to ensure services abide by the Accessible Information Standard.

  27. Carers Partnership Board - 11 August 2022 Agenda and Meeting Papers

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    Take a look at the papers for our dual meeting, to be held at Venton Conference Centre, Chapel Parc, Summercourt, Newquay TR8 5AH and on Microsoft Teams.

  28. Restarting the Older Persons Partnership Board & Cornwall Council Engagement on care and support services for older people - 11 August 2022

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    Take a look at the papers for our dual event at Venton Conference Centre, Chapel Parc, Summercourt, Newquay TR8 5AH and on Microsoft Teams.

  29. Board Meeting Papers 21 July 2022

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    Download papers for our July 2022 Public Board Meeting

  30. Learning Disability Partnership Board - 08 September 2022

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    Agenda for our meeting at New County Hall in Truro on 8 September 2022.

  31. Autism Partnership Board - 20 September 2022

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    Take a look at the papers for our meeting on 20 September 2022.

  32. Board Meeting 20th October 2022

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    See agenda for our Board Meeting on 20th October 2022

  33. Carers Partnership Board - 27 October 2022 Agenda and Meeting Papers

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    Take a look at the papers for our hybrid meeting, to be held at Chy Trevail, Beacon Technology Park, Bodmin and on Microsoft Teams

  34. Learning Disability Partnership Board - 03 November 2022

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    Take a look at the papers for our hybrid meeting at St Austell Conference Centre and on Microsoft Teams on 3 November 2022.

  35. Autism Partnership Board - 15 November 2022

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    Take a look at the papers for our meeting on 15 November 2022.

  36. Board Meeting Papers 20 October 2022

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    Download papers for our October 2022 Public Board Meeting

  37. Suicide prevention report will lead to improvements in services for those in need

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    New report from Healthwatch Cornwall reviews mental health and suicide prevention services in Cornwall and Isles of Scilly and provides recommendations for improvement

  38. Advice on Scarlet Fever

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    Scarlet fever is a common childhood illness caused by bacteria and symptoms are usually mild and children recover well, so follow the advice from NHS England

  39. Board Meeting - 24 January 2023

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    See agenda for our Board Meeting on 20th October 2022

  40. Carers Partnership Board - 26 January 2023 agenda and meeting papers

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    Take a look at the documents for our meeting on 26 January 2023

  41. 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.

  42. Learning Disability Partnership Board - 23 February 2023

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    Take a look at the papers for our hybrid meeting at New County Hall, Truro and on Microsoft Teams on 23 February 2023.