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MMR vaccination clinics set up for children
Vaccination clinics have been set up across the Black Country to ensure children are up to date with their measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) jab.
Measles is a highly infectious disease which can lead to serious complications such as severe…
Measles is a highly infectious disease which can lead to serious complications such as severe…
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People in the Black Country with sudden onset eye problems can access a dedicated eyecare service for urgent assessment and treatment.
The Community Urgent Eyecare Service (CUES) is a free NHS service for anyone who is experiencing emergency eye care problems and is registered with a GP in the Black Country.
The symptoms that can be treated by the service includes:…
The symptoms that can be treated by the service includes:…
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Order repeat prescriptions ahead of Easter
People in the Black Country are being reminded to order any repeat prescriptions they may need ahead of the Easter bank holiday (Friday 29 March – Monday 1 April).
GP practices and pharmacies will have limited opening hours over the…
GP practices and pharmacies will have limited opening hours over the…
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The Council would like to hear from anyone who comes into contact or support people with dementia
The Dementia Needs Assessment is being developed by Walsall Council in partnership with the NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board (ICB). The aim is to understand the needs of Walsall residents with Dementia and those caring, supporting or working with…
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Black Country Clinical Policies - your views required
Dear colleague,
Your local NHS is asking people for their comments about proposals to reduce differences in access to Healthcare services in the Black Country.
In July 2022, a change in the law created our new…
Your local NHS is asking people for their comments about proposals to reduce differences in access to Healthcare services in the Black Country.
In July 2022, a change in the law created our new…
All the proposed policies are detailed on our website. If you would like to comment on one or more of these proposed policies, please complete the…
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Have you been a virtual ward patient?
If this is you? Or a loved one? Get in touch. Tel: 0800 470 1660 or email: info@healthwatchwalsall.co.uk
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Ideas Made Real
Ideas Made Real is for young people aged 16-24 to turn their social action projects and community ideas into reality. Each successful young person…
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Local people invited to have their say on updated NHS plan
In June 2023, the NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board (ICB) published the local NHS Joint Forward Plan, describing how NHS organisations in the…
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Health advice during the industrial action and festive period
People in the Black Country are being urged to think carefully about which health service they should use during the upcoming industrial action and…
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Latest reports and publication
Accessible Information Standards Report -March 2024
On this occasion we carried out a project looking at the Accessible Information Standard to ensure it meets the needs of people with sensory impairment.
Guidance from NHS England states:
‘From 1 August 2016 onwards, all organisations that provide NHS care and/or publicly-funded adult social care are legally required to follow the Accessible Information Standard.’
‘The Standard sets out a specific, consistent approach to identifying, recording, flagging, sharing and meeting the information and communication support needs of patients, service users, carers and parents with a disability, impairment or sensory loss.’
This report is a local sample of service user experiences and views.
Available as a PDF and Word document which can be read aloud.
Guidance from NHS England states:
‘From 1 August 2016 onwards, all organisations that provide NHS care and/or publicly-funded adult social care are legally required to follow the Accessible Information Standard.’
‘The Standard sets out a specific, consistent approach to identifying, recording, flagging, sharing and meeting the information and communication support needs of patients, service users, carers and parents with a disability, impairment or sensory loss.’
This report is a local sample of service user experiences and views.
Available as a PDF and Word document which can be read aloud.
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Our January 2024 E Bulletin is now available
A brief outline of some of the issues and themes that patients have faced when accessing Walsall Services during January 2024.
Also, things that you can get involved with!
Also, things that you can get involved with!
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