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COVID 19 - FAQs On Local Health and Care Services
Your frequently asked questions about local health and care services
18 May 2020
Advice and Information
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Tell us your views on getting Advice and Help during the Coronavirus Pandemic
Health and Social Care services in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight have had to change the support they offer during the coronavirus pandemic.
7 May 2020
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Community partners - be our 'Eyes and Ears' during this challening time
NHS and social care staff are doing everything they can to keep us well during this crisis, but there might be things that can be improved.
5 May 2020
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Communications Strategy 2010 - 2023
Healthwatch Hampshire is about local voices influencing and shaping local health and social care services. To listen to people’s views and experiences about local services and use those views to put recommendations forward to help improve services.
1 May 2020
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Urgent dental treatment
Whilst dentists have had to stop offering face-to-face in order to comply with the Governments social distancing requirement, all dentists (both NHS and private) can and should be offering phone advice, and be able to prescribe medication.
1 May 2020
Advice and Information
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What does 'Outstanding Care and Support' look like?
Healthwatch Hampshire was approached by Hampshire County Council’s Adults’ Health and Care to undertake a review of Care Homes across Hampshire, that have been rated by Care Quality Commission (CQC) as ‘Outstanding’.
20 April 2020
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Quality Assurance Reports - Farnham and Fleet Hospitals - November 2019
In November 2019 Healthwatch Hampshire took part in Quality Assurance Visits on three wards at Farnham and Fleet Hospitals.
20 April 2020
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Hampshire County Council launch new helpline - Hantshelp4vulnerable
The helpline is available to provide information and advice, as well as practical support to frail or vulnerable Hampshire residents.
20 April 2020
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Community pharmacies opening times in Hampshire
As the UK responds to the COVID-19 pandemic, community pharmacies in Hampshire are working hard.
19 April 2020
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Hampshire leaflets
Information leaflets from local Hampshire councils.
10 March 2020
News
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How Healthwatch Hampshire is working in response to the coronavirus outbreak
Neil, Kate, Tracy 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
Advice and Information
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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
Advice and Information