1. Coproducing the Integrated Care Systems engagement strategy for working with people and communities

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    The first of several coproduction workshops will be taking place on Thursday 9 December 2021 from 9.00am to 12.30pm to allow people to help design what the Integrated Care System (ICS) engagement approach should look and feel like across the Black Country as part of a strategy for working with people and communities.

  2. Healthwatch England News: Lack of NHS dental appointments widens health inequalities

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    A new survey of public attitudes to NHS dentistry shows that half of the adults in England find dental charges unfair amid escalating living costs.

  3. Healthwatch Wolverhampton welcomes the Integrated Care System and new opportunities to put people at the heart of care

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    As the new Black Country Integrated Care System becomes a statutory body and formally starts work on 1 July 2022, Healthwatch Wolverhampton looks forward to a productive partnership between services and the public to make care better.

  4. Share your experiences of health and social care this pride month and beyond

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    Pride month is a celebration of the LGBT+ community and is held in June to commemorate the Stonewall riots in 1969 and the subsequent work of countless people to further the rights of LGBT+ people around the world since then, making society a more equal and just place to live for all of us.

  5. New GP data sharing system pushed back – let us know your questions and concerns

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    NHS Digital have recently announced plans to allow an NHS system to extract patient data from GP surgeries in England. The new data-sharing system was due to start in July, with the public being able to opt-out but has now been pushed back to 1 September.

  6. More ways to have your say on health and social care services

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    We have launched a brand-new online engagement platform, providing the public with more opportunities to feedback, share ideas and influence decisions on health and social care topics that matter to them.

  7. Consultation of Healthwatch Wolverhampton

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    The City of Wolverhampton Council is encouraging people to have their say about Healthwatch Wolverhampton, an organisation which champions the views of local people who use health and social care services.

  8. Heathwatch Accessible Information survey findings

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    The Accessible Information Standard gives disabled people and people with sensory loss the right to get healthcare information they can understand and communications support if needed.

  9. Healthwatch equalities, diversity and inclusion plan for 2022-23

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    Find out what Healthwatch England plans to do to put equalities, diversity and inclusion at the heart of Healthwatch.

  10. ‘Review culture’ is on the rise, yet only one in ten people feedback on health services

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    As Healthwatch marks its tenth anniversary this week, Healthwatch Wolverhampton joins the 152 local Healthwatch across England to appeal for more people to feedback on NHS care.

  11. New report on local people’s experiences of accessing GP care

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    As local health and care champion, we have published a report looking at patient experiences of booking GP appointments by phone, resulting in recommendations to help improve access to GP care in the city.

  12. How can you save money on your Hormone Replacement Therapy?

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    A new scheme could see women across England save hundreds of pounds yearly on their Hormone Replacement Therapy with a prepayment certificate.

  13. Healthwatch Wolverhampton Annual Report: Working together to improve health and social care

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    Last year (April 2022-March 2023), we supported over 2,500 people to have their say on health and social care and to get information and advice about local services.

  14. How to access mental health support if you have gender, sexuality or relationship diversity

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    Mental health problems are more common among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual (LGBTQIA+) people. If you are struggling, feel alone or need a little help, then check out our guide on how you can get the support you need.

  15. What’s your experience of booking appointments on your GP website?

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    We are asking people to share their experience of using GP websites to book appointments, to help improve access to GP services in the city.

  16. How can mental health support be improved for adults with autism in Wolverhampton?

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    As your local health and social care champion, we want to hear about your experience of mental health support for adults with autism and how this could be improved.

  17. Improving access to GPs in Wolverhampton: An evaluation of phone and website booking systems

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    In response to concerns about access to GP services in the city, we have been tracking the quality and consistency of GP phone booking systems for some time and reporting on areas of improvement.

  18. Improving access to GPs in Wolverhampton - new report

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    We have published a new report highlighting how GP practices in the city could make it easier for patients to book appointments and access services.

  19. What the new dental recovery plan means for you

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    Are you struggling to find an NHS dentist? The new dental recovery plan might help you get the dental care you need.

  20. Evolving Communities wins Healthwatch Wolverhampton contract to be local people’s health and care champion

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    Following a recent tender process, Evolving Communities has been appointed by the City of Wolverhampton Council to provide Healthwatch services from April 2022.