by Healthwatch Dorset | Jul 1, 2020 | News, Publications
Over the last year, more than 1,500 people shared their views on the county’s health and social care services with Healthwatch Dorset, helping to make care better for local people. In its latest Annual Report, published today, Healthwatch Dorset highlights how it has...
by Healthwatch Dorset | Jun 8, 2020 | News
It’s national Carers Week (8-14 June) and Healthwatch Dorset wants to know about your experiences of being an unpaid carer or being cared for during COVID-19, to help local services understand how to provide better social care and support. Read Naomi’s...
by Healthwatch Dorset | Jun 5, 2020 | Blog, News
Dorchester resident and married mum of three Naomi [pictured above] is a full-time carer for her 12-year old son George. Since contracting meningitis as a baby, George has needed round the clock care for a range of health issues – he has cerebral palsy,...
by Healthwatch Dorset | Jun 1, 2020 | News, Volunteers
It’s Volunteers’ Week 1-7 June, so Healthwatch Dorset is sending a huge ‘Thank You’ to the inspiring volunteers who help to make health and social care better for local people. 120 volunteers currently support the work of Healthwatch Dorset, making an...
by Healthwatch Dorset | May 15, 2020 | News
It’s Mental Health Awareness Week (18-24 May), so Healthwatch Dorset is highlighting some of the challenges local people face when accessing mental health services and also raising awareness of the crucial role played by community support in helping people manage...
by Healthwatch Dorset | May 14, 2020 | Blog, News
A reflection on lockdown by Lucy Cribb, Healthwatch Dorset Engagement Officer for Mental Health Awareness Week, 18-24 May 2020 I received a letter on 12 April to say that I am on the high-risk coronavirus register and in order to protect myself and the NHS, I should...
by Healthwatch Dorset | May 13, 2020 | Blog, News
For Mental Health Awareness Week (18-24 May) we interview Healthwatch Dorset volunteer Catriona, who comes from a professional background of working in the field of mental health as a counsellor, and offers her experience, tips and helpful resources. Why did you...
by Healthwatch Dorset | Apr 22, 2020 | News, Projects
Healthwatch Dorset is looking forward to helping local health and care services learn and improve with the announcement of several new projects for the year ahead. The new Healthwatch projects will address the impact of coronavirus and look into issues raised by local...
by Healthwatch Dorset | Apr 8, 2020 | News
Healthwatch Dorset has launched a new survey asking local people to share their stories to help identify how health and care services are adapting and working well during the coronavirus outbreak, and to highlight common challenges that need to be addressed. The...
by Healthwatch Dorset | Mar 24, 2020 | News, Volunteers
Vivienne Aird (pictured), former Chief Executive of Bournemouth Council for Voluntary Service (BCVS), has been appointed Chair of the Healthwatch Dorset local Steering Group. Healthwatch Dorset finds out what local people think about local health and social care...
Healthwatch Dorset Annual Report: Listening to local people helps make health and social care better
Caring during COVID19: Healthwatch Dorset shines a spotlight on unpaid care
Naomi’s story of caring during COVID-19
Healthwatch Dorset thanks inspiring volunteers who help make health and social care better
Shaping Dorset’s mental health services and valuing community support