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Keeping families connected - good practice from outstanding care homes

During the COVID-19 pandemic there have been considerable challenges in Hampshire’s care homes, including how to keep families in touch with their relatives. This report highlights good practice.

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The doctor will zoom you now

The pandemic has seen a rapid roll-out of virtual NHS consultations. Working with National Voices, Traverse, and PPL, we've found out how they are working for people, and how to get the most out of the virtual health and care appointments.

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Information, services and support during the coronavirus pandemic

We teamed up with Healthwatch Isle of Wight, Healthwatch Portsmouth and Healthwatch Southampton to understand what people’s experiences have been during the Coronavirus pandemic.

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Our Annual Report 2019/20

Find out what we got up to in 2019-20 and read about our plans for the future. As always, we’ve done our best this year to put your voices at the heart of health and social care.

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Communications Strategy 2020 - 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.

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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’.

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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.

Badgers Holt Care Home

Enter and View - Outstanding Report - Badgers Holt Care Home

Badgers Holt is a family run residential care home for the elderly that can accommodate 25 residents in 21 private rooms, and 2 twin bedded rooms.

19 December 2019

Whitehouse Care Home

Enter and View - Outstanding Report - The White House

Originally a private house, the building has been extended to include 3 additional units that surround a courtyard and are all linked on the same site. The home is set in a countryside location and has 46 rooms.

17 December 2019

Woodlands Care Home

Enter and View - Outstanding Report - Woodlands Care Home

Woodlands is a family run residential home providing care for people with early onset dementia/short term memory loss including respite. The building was formerly 3 separate houses that have been joined together, and also extended.

11 December 2019

Dawson Lodge Care Home

Enter and View - Outstanding Report - Dawson Lodge Care Home

The property is a purpose-built home over 2 levels. There are 2 lifts and stair access for residents. Dawson Lodge provides residential care for older people with physical disabilities, early onset dementia, and mental health needs.

27 November 2019

Sunnycroft Care Home

Enter and View - Outstanding Report - Sunnycroft Care Home

The property was originally a large bungalow and the owner purchased the neighbouring property to create a purpose-built extension bringing the total number of rooms up to 32. The home is situated in a quiet area and overlooks fields and countryside.

6 November 2019