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24 February 2021

Colin Pil Healthwatch Slough Chair 2016-2021

Tributes to Healthwatch Slough Chair, Colin Pill

It is with real sadness that we heard about the passing of Colin Pill on Wednesday 3rd February.

5 February 2021

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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...

12 January 2021

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CQC reports on findings of Covid-19 in-patient survey

The results of CQC’s coronavirus (COVID-19) inpatient survey have been published and they show that most people were positive about the care and treatment they received in hospital during the first wave of the pandemic.

12 January 2021

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Dentistry and the impact of COVID-19

Read what over 1,300 people have told Healthwatch about their experience of NHS dentistry during July and September 2020.

12 January 2021

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Covid Mental Health Summary Report

Healthwatch Slough conducted an online survey to investigate how our local population coped with their mental health and wellbeing during lockdown, where people were going for help and support and if there were any obvious...

30 November 2020

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Diabetes Awareness week

14th to 20th of June is diabetes week

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Opt-out of GP Patient Data Collection – extended until September 2021

A project which allows patients to opt out of having details of their GP medical records shared for health research and planning has been extended, meaning patients now have until September to opt out.

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Making Caring Visible and Valued this Carers Week (7–13 June 2021)

During Carers Week 2021 Healthwatch Slough is inviting health and care services, schools, employers and businesses across the community to recognise the vital contribution made by unpaid carers in Slough.

Latest reports and publications

WMM Slough Report

Slough residents tell us What Matters Most when it comes to health and social care services

The What Matters Most survey ran from March to May 2021 and 101 ...

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GP access during COVID-19

The Healthwatch England report looks at how the COVID-19 pandemic has...

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Applegarth Care Home Enter and View Report

Healthwatch Slough conducted a virtual Enter and View of Applegarth...

Annual Report

Healthwatch England Annual Report 2019 - 2020

Since COVID-19 struck, the work of the Healthwatch network to support...