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Support for carers – vital sources of support and information for unpaid carers
Many people have become carers for older, disabled or seriously ill friends and relatives as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, and are juggling new intense caring responsibilities with work and other life challenges. Here are some useful resources.
25 September 2020
Sign up for the Healthwatch Hampshire Newsletter
Sign up for our Healthwatch Hampshire newsletter to receive a quarterly email newsletter highlighting all of the work and projects we have been carrying out in the county. The newsletter also features health news from around the county.
9 September 2020
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How to get an NHS dental appointment during COVID-19
Routine dental care has had to change because of COVID-19, with social distancing rules making it difficult to access services. Here’s some information on how to access an NHS dentist during the pandemic.
25 August 2020
Top tips for using virtual health and care services
Working with National Voices, Traverse, and PPL, we've put together some tips on how to get the most out of the virtual health and care appointments both for patients and health and care professionals.
19 August 2020
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How Healthwatch Hampshire is working in response to the coronavirus outbreak
Neil, Kate, Claudine and Alex are working with our board and Help & Care headquarters to explore ways of delivering our services as effectively as possible under these unusual circumstances.
9 March 2020
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How to get the most out of your GP appointment
We know from our conversations with the public that some patients feel nervous during appointments when talking to the doctor about their condition. Here are some useful tips that could help when visiting your GP.
25 February 2020
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Connect to Support Hampshire
Connect to Support Hampshire is a website for adults in Hampshire. Its aim is to help you stay independent and to manage your own care. You can find local groups, activities and services within your community as well as formal care services.
20 December 2019
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Tips to help you get the most out of your dental appointment
We've put together some top tips to help you get the most out of your next dental appointment.
29 November 2019
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Hampshire Safeguarding Adults Board
Safeguarding is protecting an adult’s right to live and work in an environment which is safe, free from abuse and neglect.
3 October 2019
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Family Information and Service Hub
Hantsweb provides you with information about what is going on in your area, details on how to access services, organisations and activities in Hampshire, and the advice and support that is available for you.
24 July 2019
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Carer Support and Dementia Service
The Hampshire Carer Support and Dementia Advice Service is provided by Andover Mind. Provides information and advice about dementia and where to find support services.
12 June 2019
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End of life support for you and your family
End of life care aims to support you to have the best possible quality of life, independence and control over your care. Support should also be given to your family, your carer or other people who are important to you.
5 June 2019