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Dorset young people turning to TikTok and AI for health information
Our latest report reveals that local young people are increasingly turning to TikTok, social media and artificial intelligence (AI) tools for health information, with many relying on these sources ahead of traditional NHS services.
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Poor communication leaving Dorset patients feeling ‘lost in the system’
Our new report has found that poor communication, unclear care pathways and a lack of updates are leaving some NHS patients in Dorset feeling…
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Beyond the Bottle: A digital lifeline, trauma, stigma, and the team changing the face of addiction
Our Engagement Officer, Lucy, caught up again with Graeme White, Head of Addiction Services at University Hospitals Dorset, to hear about the…
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Women's Health Survey launches across Mid Dorset
Women living in Mid Dorset are invited to share their experiences and priorities for local healthcare as a new Women's Health Survey launches…
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How young people access health information in Dorset
A report and project co-produced with Healthwatch Dorset youth volunteers.
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NHS patients in Dorset: The impact of poor communication and fragmented care
Good communication is essential to good healthcare, yet it remains the most common concern people share with Healthwatch Dorset. This report explores local experiences of NHS communication through a survey and community engagement across Dorset.
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