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Covid-19 Survey and Report On Peoples Experience Of Services And Information
The coronavirus pandemic has meant that health and social care providers have had to change the services they offer, and the way their services are delivered. We wanted to understand local residents experiences of those changes.
17 December 2020
Report
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Wokingham Borough Dentists - Website Review
In May 2020 Healthwatch Wokingham launched a survey to understand how people in the Borough were experiencing changes in health services during Covid-19. Early analysis showed that access to information about dental care was difficult
17 December 2020
Report
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Experiences Of Perinatal Mental Health Support In Wokingham Borough
What are mothers mental health needs in the time before and after having a baby ? How can services meet those needs ?
16 December 2020
Report
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GP Websites - How Easy Is It To Find Information
An observational review by Healthwatch Wokingham of information provided by GP websites in Wokingham Borough
16 December 2020
Report
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Covid-19 - Wokingham Latest Case Numbers And Other Information
On the public health Berkshire web site you can see how many cases there are in Wokingham Borough and other useful information
14 December 2020
Advice and Information
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NHS 111 First - Booking a time slot at A & E
From 1st December 2020 there is a change in the way you access A & Eto make sure they receive the right care from the right person in a safe and socially distanced way. Find out what is changing.
1 December 2020
News
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Deaf or Hard Of Hearing - Information and Resources
It is important that people who are deaf or hard of hearing have access to the right information to help inform them about all sorts of things including their health, this is even more important with the coronavirus pandemic.
29 October 2020
Advice and Information
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Carers – vital sources of support and information for unpaid carers
In addition to existing adult and young carers, many people have had to become carers for older, disabled or seriously ill friends and relatives overnight as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
28 October 2020
Advice and Information
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Healthwatch response to CQC's State of Care report for 2019/20
Care Quality Commission's report today shows COVID-19 is magnifying inequalities and “risks turning fault lines into chasms”.
20 October 2020
News
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Get Berkshire Active - Funding Available Through The ‘Tackling Inequalities Fund’
Sport England are providing Get Berkshire Active with funding through the ‘Tackling Inequalities Fund’ (TIF) to distribute to community organisations
18 September 2020
News
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Covid-19 (Coronavirus) How To Get a Test and What To Do If You Are Having Trouble Getting a Test
Anyone who has symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) can get a free test to check if they have the virus.
16 September 2020
Advice and Information
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How to communicate better with people who are deaf or with hearing loss
COVID-19 poses a unique challenge for health and social care professionals when talking to someone with hearing loss. Here are some important tips to help you communicate effectively.
3 September 2020
Advice and Information