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From conversation to commitment: Racism in Care Forum
Why we held the forum On 1 October, more than 75 people attended our Racism in Care Forum, delivered through our Thinking Together community engagement model in partnership with Healthwatch Reading and the Alliance for Cohesion and Racial Equality (ACRE). The forum brought together people with lived experience, community members, NHS trusts, councils, health and social care professionals, academics, and voluntary and community organisations to discuss racism, discrimination a
Healthwatch Wokingham
3 days ago
Update: Future of Healthwatch
The future of Healthwatch was discussed in the House of Lords on Tuesday during the second reading of the Health Bill. The Bill currently includes proposals to abolish Healthwatch at local and national level. During the debate, Peers discussed the key issues within the Bill and highlighted areas where they believe changes may be needed. There was strong support from across political parties for keeping an independent patient voice, with many recognising the important role Hea
Healthwatch Wokingham
4 days ago
NHS App project: Summary report and infographic series published
We are pleased to share our summary report and infographic series from our NHS App project, in partnership with Healthwatch Reading. Throughout the project, we listened to people across the borough and Reading about their experiences of using the NHS App. Through our joint survey, community conversations and engagement activities, we gathered a significant amount of feedback and insights from local people. Our summary report brings this together into four key headlines an
Healthwatch Wokingham
Sep 30
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NHS App project: Summary report and infographic series published
We are pleased to share our summary report and infographic series from our NHS App project, in partnership with Healthwatch Reading. Throughout the project, we listened to people across the borough and Reading about their experiences of using the NHS App. Through our joint survey, community conversations and engagement activities, we gathered a significant amount of feedback and insights from local people. Our summary report brings this together into four key headlines an
Healthwatch Wokingham
Sep 30
"One app to rule them all, please!"
Alongside completing our NHS App survey, residents shared their experiences of using the NHS App and accessing healthcare through other digital services during community conversations and engagement activities across the borough and Reading. A key theme that emerged from this feedback is a need for a simpler and more joined-up digital healthcare experience. While many residents valued the convenience of managing appointments, prescriptions and health records online, others de
Healthwatch Wokingham
Sep 24
People rely on family and friends, while formal NHS App support goes unused
Using the NHS App isn’t always straightforward. We wanted to hear from local people about their experiences using the App: who they turn to and what they need help with. During our NHS App project people in the borough and Reading told us about the different ways they get support, from family and friends, community groups to their GP surgery. But we also found that formal support, such as commissioned digital café sessions were rarely used because people did not know they exi
Healthwatch Wokingham
Sep 18
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