1. CEO's blog: Why we ALL need to listen

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    One of the most rewarding things about being part of the Healthwatch network is seeing improvements to health and care services that are a direct result of listening to patients, acting on their feedback and involving them in solutions to problems.

  2. Faster progress needed to tackle barriers to care

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    New HWE research shows that in the past year, access to primary care is the main concern for patients across England.

  3. Safer medication records for at-home patients

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    We’re collaborating with local partners to reduce the risk of medication errors for patients receiving at-home care from family or official carers.

  4. Fairer, more accessible social housing for residents

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    As a direct result of your feedback, Milton Keynes City Council’s Housing Team have made changes to their policy on Social Housing Allocation.

  5. Where can I get help for health out of hours?

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    Many of us will need out-of-hours medical assistance, especially over the winter. Using NHS guidelines, we've put together some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.

  6. Recommendations from Healthwatch report, "The public's perspective"

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    Healthwatch England have set out recommendations for NHS decision makers across ten key areas, in their report, 'The public’s perspective: The state of health and social care'.

  7. D/deaf friendly physio services

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    James* contacted us after being referred for physio following an injury. James has a severe hearing impairment.

  8. Referrals and your right to choose

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    Did you know you can choose which hospital you go to when referred for a test, diagnosis, or treatment? Find out how.

  9. Calling all women! Take part in NHS research

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    If you have lived, personal experience of health conditions including PCOS or endometriosis, you could play a vital role in NHS Confederation research.

  10. What homeless people told us about their experience of health and care services

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    Homeless people have worse mental and physical health than the general population. Healthwatch England have carried out research that shows the issues facing homeless people when they try to access the health and social care they need.

  11. Improving the wait for cancer care

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    In July last year, Healthwatch England (HWE) published their findings of experiences you shared about trying to get cancer care. Thanks to this insight, the NHS has simplified their process so people can better understand what to expect.

  12. We've been shortlisted for improving care for D/deaf residents

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    We are proud to announce that we’ve been shortlisted for a national award for our work helping to improve care for local people.

  13. Share your feedback to improve care in your community

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    ‘Share for Better Care’, a new campaign launched by Healthwatch, aims to help address health inequalities across England.

  14. Enter and View: Blakelands Hospital

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    We carried out an Enter and View visit of Blakelands Hospital. Here are our findings and recommendations.

  15. Waiting times at Milton Keynes University Hospital

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    Recent BBC figures show that waiting times at Milton Keynes University Hospital are the longest in England.

  16. New video guides help autistic people prepare for health and social care appointments

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    Autistic people in Milton Keynes can now get a better understanding of what to expect from screening appointments and other common NHS experiences, thanks to videos produced by Autism Bedfordshire.

  17. Our priorities for 2024-25

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    These are the projects and health issues that we'll be working on over the next 12 months.