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Young people in Dorset want health and social care services to listen more, communicate better and coordinate their care
In a new report out today from Healthwatch Dorset, young people are asking the county's health and social care services to improve how they support and care for young people. 70 young people have told Healthwatch Dorset's Young Listeners about their experiences of...
Dorset’s homeless community speaks up about difficulties accessing vital health and care services
In a new report out today (to mark World Homeless Day on 10 October), Healthwatch Dorset shines a spotlight on the health and care needs of people who are homeless and the challenges they face when trying to access vital care and support, such as dental care and end...
Public feedback helps improve patient experience at Poole Hospital A&E
147 people have told Healthwatch Dorset about their experiences of being treated at Poole Hospital A&E, to inform a new report (out today) that will help the hospital improve A&E care for local people. Poole Hospital invited former A&E patients to take...
Are you or your loved ones waiting for hospital care? Share you views
Millions of people have had their treatment delayed by the pandemic – are you one of them? Healthwatch England want to know if you’re getting the advice, information and support you need while you wait. Millions waiting for care because of pandemic The COVID-19...
Annual report highlights how Healthwatch Dorset has supported the public and health and care services throughout the pandemic
Over the last year (April 2020-March 2021), during the pandemic, 3,128 Dorset residents shared feedback on the county’s health and social care services with Healthwatch Dorset or sought information and advice on how to access the care and support they needed. In its...
Volunteers’ Week 1-7 June: Healthwatch Dorset celebrates its volunteers
It’s Volunteers' Week 1 - 7 June. Time to celebrate and say thanks for the contribution millions of people make across the UK through volunteering - including those who support the work of local health and care champion, Healthwatch Dorset. Healthwatch Dorset is...
Project seeks the views of children and young people with cancer
Wessex Cancer Alliance, working alongside Wessex Voices and Healthwatch Dorset have launched a new project called 'Our Cancer Our Way'. The aim is to creatively engage with children, teenagers, young people, and their parents and carers, to understand what cancer...
Healthwatch Dorset announces new public engagement programme to drive improvements in local health and social care
Healthwatch Dorset has announced the areas of health and social care that it will investigate this year to make sure that local people’s views and experiences are used to drive and support improvements in services. Following analysis of public feedback to find common...
New Healthwatch Dorset survey asks the public ‘How could Dorset’s COVID-19 vaccination programme be improved?’
Local health and care champion, Healthwatch Dorset, has launched a new public survey asking people to share their views and experiences of the county’s COVID-19 vaccination programme. The public feedback campaign, which is welcomed by local NHS providers, will help...
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