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Healthwatch Wolverhampton Annual Report 2022-23: A review of our work over the past year and its impact, plus our work planned for 2023-24

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.

Living in a care home can increase your risk of oral health problems. That's why knowing what questions to ask care staff about your oral health or loved ones can prevent problems from developing.

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.

We called all GP practices in the city to see if they have made it easier (since our last report in June 2022) for people to book appointments and access services.

Receiving a dementia diagnosis can be a life-changing event, but knowing what support is available to you and what steps to take next can help you or a loved one process the diagnosis and plan for the future.

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.

Healthwatch England, is warning that six-week postnatal checks – required of GPs in England – are failing many new mothers.

Our report following a visit to the Penn House Care Home in the Penn area of Wolverhampton, which provides provides general care for up to 26 residents.

Our report following a visit to the Anville Court Care Home in the Penn area of Wolverhampton, which provides provides general care for up to 50 residents.

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With spiralling costs of living, Healthwatch England is warning people are making changes to how they use health and social care services, which can have an adverse impact on their health and wellbeing.