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24 February 2021

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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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World Alzheimer’s Month – raising awareness and challenging stigma

September is World Alzheimer’s Month, an international campaign to raise dementia awareness and challenge stigma.

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World Hepatitis Day – July 28 – Why Hepatitis can’t wait

July 28th is World Hepatitis Day and with 1.4 million deaths per year from Hep B and C, it’s important to understand more about this virus and to take action.

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Listening can save lives and help prevent suicide

People’s mental health has never been more at the forefront than now which is why we are supporting The Samaritans campaign – Talk to us, We Listen.

Latest reports and publications

Healthwatch Slough annual report 2020-2021

Annual Report 2020 - 2021

Headline: Then and Now – Healthwatch Slough Annual Report

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...