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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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We must do all we can to combat health inequalities

Following the events in the US and news here about the disproportionate impact COVID-19 has had on people from Black, Asian, and Ethnic Minority communities, our Healthwatch England National Director, Imelda Redmond has responded.

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Community partners - be our 'Eyes and Ears' during this challenging 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Hampshire leaflets

Information leaflets from local Hampshire councils.

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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.

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