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The Experience Of People Admitted To Psychiatric Wards At Prospect Park Hospital In Berkshire
For the first time, all 6 local Healthwatch in Berkshire* worked together, to visit and capture views of people staying as inpatients at Prospect Park Hospital in Reading, run by the county’s main mental health provider, Berkshire Healthcare Trust
3 March 2018
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Minutes of our Board Meetings
Minutes of Healthwatch Wokingham Borough Board meetings
1 February 2018
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Supporting Carers: A Toolkit for GP practices
The toolkit is deliberately concise to ensure it is quick-read for busy GP. Practices. This toolkit has been endorsed by the NHS Berkshire West Carers
1 January 2018
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Case Study - Speaking Out to improve carers experiences of accessing support & information
Brenda contacted Healthwatch via the Helpdesk as she felt confused and frustrated by the organisations that were linked to her mum but did not link with each other.
1 November 2017
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What should you expect from home care services?
The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services?
29 August 2017
Advice and Information
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The Accessible Information Standard - What you can expect from services
A year ago the Accessible Information Standard came into force. It requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate in a way that everybody can understand. Here's a reminder of what you should expect.
31 July 2017
Advice and Information
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Patient experience of hospital discharge - Frimley Trust
NHS Choices states that once a patient is admitted to hospital, their care plan (including information about their discharge) is developed. During a patient’s stay in hospital, a discharge assessment should be undertaken.
5 July 2017
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Royal Berkshire Hospital parking passes trial for volunteer drivers
Lack of parking at the Royal Berkshire Hospital, causes stress to the volunteer drivers and their clients
1 July 2017
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NHS Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Sustainability & Transformation Plan
STP Develops Its Five Year Strategy and Response to the Long Term Plan
17 June 2017
News
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10 top tips to get the most out of your dental appointment
Everyone should be able to access good quality NHS dental services. Take a look at our top tips to help you get the most out of your next dental appointment.
29 November 2016
Advice and Information
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Deaf people & the Accessible Information Standard: how well are local organisations doing?
Since August 2016, all organisations providing NHS care or publicly-funded adult social care are legally required to follow the Accessible Information Standard (AIS).
18 October 2016
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10 top tips to get the most out of your GP appointment
We know from our conversations with the public that some patients report feeling rushed during appointments and struggling to make themselves heard. Here are some tips that could help you get the most out of visiting your GP.
25 November 2015
Advice and Information