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Advice and Information -
Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed. -
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It's so important that you feel supported as a new parent. Read the article below to find out where you can go to get the help you need. -
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Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving. -
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Thanks to people for sharing their experiences of using the Walsall Urgent Treatment Centre. -
Advice and Information -
Find out the signs and symptoms of monkeypox, what to do if you think you have it and who is eligible for a vaccine. -
Advice and Information -
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. -
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Confused about Long Covid? Find out the common symptoms and how to get support. -
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Do you know about your rights to language support in NHS settings? -
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Are you having trouble finding an NHS funded dentist? Read our tips on what to do if you’re facing problems. -
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Throughout the pandemic, Mental Health in young people has been exacerbated due to minimal socialising with the lockdown, not attending education, and having to support relatives. -
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We undertook a survey with people who have used the UTC at Walsall Manor Hospital. -
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To observe, and capture the experiences of service delivery from the residents' and relatives’ points of view. -
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To observe and capture the experiences of service delivery from the residents and relatives’ point of view. -
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We want to understand how social work can help improve older people's lives. -
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A copy of our Annual Public Meeting presentation -
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A copy of our public meeting/ minutes. Agenda plus 4 documents enc. -
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A copy of our public meeting/ minutes -
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Healthwatch Walsall working with Walsall Together had been asked to
carry out a project on male suicide. The proposal for this work had
been put forward by the East 2 Primary Care Network who wanted a
local campaign to raise awareness about male suicide -
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Your monthly catch-up on health and social care experiences, topics, and themes, and useful information. -
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Your monthly catch-up on health and social care experiences, topics, and themes, and useful information. -
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Your monthly catch-up on health and social care experiences, topics, themes, and useful information. -
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An NHS guide to... -
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Your monthly catch-up on health and social care experiences, topics, and themes, and useful information. -
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A specialist project that pulls together the support and how to access it when needed. -
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An insight into how one diabetic patient manages their condition and lives a packed life. -
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Information of support for those who feel isolated. Available support and services. -
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Part of our Walsall Together work -
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Our seasonal update contains service information and messages as well as what we have been up to and what you told us. -
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The beginning of May is upon us and where is the year going? It’s great that we are now out and about in the Borough, being able to meet up
with new and old faces again and as we continue with our engagement program, we look forward to meeting more of you to hear about your health and social care experiences. -
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The Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA) is a key commissioning tool for NHS England, Local
Authority and Clinical Commissioning Group’s (CCG). The PNA includes pharmaceutical services and
other services that may be delivered through community pharmacy. The PNA maps current provision,
assesses local need, and identifies any gaps in provision. It is reviewed every 3 years and Healthwatch
Walsall were pleased to be asked to have an integral role in the consultation process. -
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Healthwatch continues to gather information locally, through various means, such as surveys, focus groups, one-to-one conversations and questionnaires. -
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Throughout our work, we gather information about health inequalities by speaking to people whose experiences aren’t often heard. -
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Our Autumn newsletter has just dropped.
With useful information and support opportunities. -
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We wanted to find out what is important to young people when accessing Health and Social Care services, what they feel is missing and give young people an opportunity to have their voices heard. -
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Healthwatch Walsall would like to know what is affecting you and your family, how you are/will be planning to manage and to find out what support you need? -
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Healthwatch Walsall is the independent champion for local people’s voices in health and social care in Walsall and the contract is delivered by ECS. -
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Been discharged or know someone who has from Walsall Manor Hospital? Then take part in our discharge survey. Let's find out how it went. -
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Your monthly catch-up on health and social care experiences, topics, and themes, and useful information. -
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The young person's communication project is aimed at young people aged 14-24 to find out their experiences and challenges in accessing health and social care services and whether young people are aware of alternative options for primary care services. We are conducting this survey to find out what barriers young people are faced with and what could help improve this for them. -
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Suicide is preventable – If you or someone you know is having suicidal
thoughts, we can all help those at risk. In the UK in 2019, 6524 people took their own lives. Men are three times more likely than women to die by suicide. Women are more likely to report suicidal thoughts. Click on the link to download a useful information leaflet. -
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Have you had an issue communicating with a professional? Have you had issues accessing health services? A campaign for and by young people in Walsall
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Your monthly catch-up on health and social care experiences, topics, and themes, and useful information. -
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The Office for Product Safety and Standards has issued an Urgent Safety Alert for baby self-feeding pillows and is urging the public to stop using them immediately and dispose of them safely. Businesses selling these products must immediately remove them from the market as they cannot comply with the safety requirements under the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Link to more information: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/urgent-safety-alert-issued-for-baby-self-feeding-pillows -
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The latest data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows that scarlet fever cases continue to remain higher than we would typically see at this time of year. -
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There are a number of things you can do to help including getting your winter vaccinations and using the NHS 111 service first for any urgent medical need. The below links take you to the relevant advice and information to support you during the winter.
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From all the team at Healthwatch Walsall -
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Full of updates, information and messages from our partners. -
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This report contains the outcome of engagement work undertaken in relation to loved ones and family members experiences of end of life / palliative care in Walsall and details some recommendations for end-of-life care pathway improvements for commissioners and providers of end-of-life services to consider and respond to. -
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The Accessible Information Standard is mandatory for all organisations that provide National Health Service (NHS) or adult social care.