1. How you can be the co-creator of your own health

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    The Government has recently published its Green Paper on how our health care in the 2020s will be “proactive, predictive, and allow for personalised prevention.”

  2. "The struggle for healthcare when you are deaf" - Terry's story

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    While most hearing people take daily communication for granted, there are barriers everywhere for Terry, who is profoundly deaf.

  3. Terry's volunteer story

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    "I am not an expert on health matters. However, being able to contribute in oiling the wheels of the information flow and sharing of ideas is fantastic." Read Terry's volunteer story.

  4. Jackie Eastmond

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    Jackie is a office support volunteer who started in May 2019. She supports the staff in the office with a variety of duties two mornings a week,

  5. Growing up with hearing loss

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    The Reality of Growing Up with Hearing Loss – Action On Hearing Loss: RNID
    Kim’s Blog

  6. Volunteers' Week - thank you John!

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    Thanks John, your work means patients' voices are heard by key decision makers at local hospitals.

  7. Volunteers' Week - thanks Tim

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    Thank you to our volunteer and Director Tim who is keen to raise the profile of Healthwatch wherever he goes. He loves going to hospital meetings and has attended a lot over the last eight years - with the most recent streaming on YouTube!

  8. "A sense of excitement and optimism doing something that matters," Julie's Covid jab story

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    "Staff at Brockway Medical Centre made me feel what I was doing was important, not just for me but for everyone else," Julie tells us having her vaccine was a very uplifting experience and one she will cherish.

  9. Stories from new mothers: accessing maternal mental health services

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    Mental health issues are widespread and of significant concern to new parents, but many face substantial difficulties accessing mental health services. Mothers from across the local area told us about their experiences.

  10. Stories from new mothers: the importance of good communication

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    The commitment to personalised care has been a cornerstone of NHS policy on maternity care for many years. A crucial part of personalised care is good communication, listening and agreeing on actions together.