by Healthwatch Dorset | Nov 18, 2020 | News, Publications
A new report out today from Healthwatch Dorset reveals local people’s experiences of health and social care during the first six months of Covid-19. It highlights common issues people have faced and how these have changed over time, and it identifies the challenges...
by Healthwatch Dorset | Nov 9, 2020 | News
Healthwatch Dorset has been recognised in a prestigious national awards scheme for helping local young people raise awareness of what it is like to live with type one diabetes. The highly commended award for ‘Celebrating our volunteer team’ was announced...
by Healthwatch Dorset | Oct 20, 2020 | News
Healthwatch Dorset has been nominated for a prestigious national award for helping local young people to raise awareness of what it is like to live with type one diabetes. Healthwatch Dorset has been shortlisted under the ‘Celebrating our volunteer team’ category in...
by Healthwatch Dorset | Oct 8, 2020 | News, Projects
A new film out today from Healthwatch Dorset (released to coincide with World Mental Health Day on 10 October*) shows local people sharing their mental health stories to raise awareness of the challenges people face and the support that makes all the difference –...
by Healthwatch Dorset | Sep 15, 2020 | News, Projects
Healthwatch Dorset recently took part in a national research study to understand patients’ experiences of virtual and remote health consultations. As many health care appointments are now being delivered over the phone or by video call in response to the Covid-19...
by Healthwatch Dorset | Aug 18, 2020 | News, Publications
Healthwatch Dorset has today published a new report about young people’s experiences of mental health services in Dorset, to inform the ongoing development of services in the county. Prior to the coronavirus pandemic, Healthwatch Dorset visited youth groups and local...
by Healthwatch Dorset | Jul 15, 2020 | News, Projects
62% of people in South West ready to help improve health and social care after coronavirus Healthwatch Dorset has joined local and national health and care organisations calling on Dorset residents to give feedback about their care during coronavirus (COVID-19) to...
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 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...
Volunteer Satisfaction Survey 2021
What to expect when waiting for care
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The power of peer-to-peer work with young people
Annual report highlights how Healthwatch Dorset has supported the public and health and care services throughout the pandemic