Healthwatch Dorset | Your spotlight on health and social care services

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We are Healthwatch

We are the independent champion for people who use health and social care services. We’re here to find out what matters to people, and help make sure their views shape the support they need.

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Your story can make a difference

Tell us about your experiences of health and social care services in the county - what you like and what you think could be improved. We will share those views with those with the power to make change happen.

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Need information or advice?

We can help you find the information you need about services in your area - about local GPs, dentists, pharmacies, hospitals, care homes, home care services and much more. We can also help you find your way around the system - who runs what and who to talk to.

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Latest news and views

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Films made by young people in Dorset have been nominated for national Charity Film Awards.

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7 November 2018

"Healthwatch Dorset are the most helpful group of people I've met. If you get a chance to work with them, even if it's just to share your story or take part in a promotion stand, I'd encourage everyone to do it."

Siobhan, Healthwatch Dorset Champion

Latest reports and publications

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Update on Dorset's Clinical Services Review

21 October 2018

There have recently (October 2018) been some developments in relation...

Choosing a Care Home

30 September 2018

Need information about how to choose a Care Home for yourself or a...

Advice and information

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How to find information about services

Here are some of the online resources that can help you to find the services you need.

12 September 2018

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Choosing a Care Home

Need information about how to choose a Care Home? Start here with Healthwatch Dorset's short guide.

4 September 2018

Understanding information

The Accessible Information Standard - What you can expect from 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.

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