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People have told us they want to feel listened to and involved in decisions about their social care. Here are six things you should expect from care services, according to new guidelines. -
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Did you know that pharmacies provide advice and information on minor illnesses and ailments? Find out how they can help you. -
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Eating disorders are complex mental illnesses that anyone can develop, regardless of age, income and ethnicity. Take a look at some of the common signs of eating disorders and where to go for support if you need help. -
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For new arrivals to the UK it can be confusing where to go if you need medical assistance. Here we outline your rights as a refugee, where you can access emergency help and how to register for a GP. -
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When you need specialist NHS support, like hospital tests or treatment, you often need a referral from your GP first. Find out what this includes and what to expect. -
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The NHS wants to make it easier and safer for patients to get the right treatment when they need it, without waiting a long time to be seen in A&E. Find out what this means for you and your loved ones. -
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Understanding the symptoms of flu and what the flu vaccine is helps you make informed decisions about your health. -
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Becoming a parent can be a wonderful and exciting experience, but it can also be overwhelming. To help, we’ve broken down the pregnancy care you should expect from the NHS. -
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Our report following a visit to the Outpatients Department of the Fracture and Orthopaedic Clinic at New Cross Hospital in Wolverhampton. -
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Our report following a visit to the Eye Infirmary at New Cross Hospital in Wolverhampton. -
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What is the six-week postnatal check for new mothers and why it’s important that you attend it? In this advice piece, we cover all the basic questions you may have about it. -
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Tips to help you stay well this winter and get the care you need. -
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Our report following a visit to Whitmore Reans Health Centre (Dr Vij and partners) in Wolverhampton, where GPs along with Practice Nurses and staff, provide a range of medical services and clinics. -
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Our report following a visit to Tudor Medical Centre in Heath Town. The practice has the highest under five year olds in the district. The Centre is a training facility for junior doctors. -
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Our report following a visit to Thornley Street Practice in Wolverhampton, where a number of multi-disciplinary clinicians offer appointments. -
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Our report following a visit to MGS Medical Centre in Low Hill, where GPs along with the Practice Nurse and staff, including midwives and health visitors, provide a complete range of medical services. -
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Our report following a visit to Keats Grove Surgery in Wolverhampton, where GPs along with the Practice Nurse and staff provide a comprehensive range of medical services. -
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Our report following a visit to Bradley Medical Centre in Bilston, where GPs along with the Practice Nurse and staff provide a range of medical services. -
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Our report following a visit to Castlecroft Medical Practice in Wolverhampton, where GPs along with the Practice Nurse and staff provide a comprehensive range of medical services and clinics. -
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Our report following a visit to Duncan Street Primary Care Centre in Blakenhall, where GPs along with the Practice Nurse and staff provide a range of medical services. -
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Our report following a visit to Coalway Road Medical Practice in the Penn area of Wolverhampton, where GPs provide a range of medical services. -
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Our report following a visit to the Waterside House Care Home in the Wednesfield area of Wolverhampton, which provides provides general and dementia nursing care for up to 60 residents. -
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Our report following a visit to the Woodfields Residential Care Home in the Tettenhall area of Wolverhampton, which provides residental and respite care for up to 17 people. -
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Our report following a visit to the Lime Tree Court Residential Care Home in the Bilston area of Wolverhampton, which provides residental care for up to 60 people. -
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Our report following a visit to the Arbour Lodge Care Home in the Compton area of Wolverhampton, which provides residental care for up to 29 people. -
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Our report following a visit to the Oxley Lodge Care Home in the Oxley area of Wolverhampton, which provides residental and respite care for up to 58 people. -
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Our report following a visit to the Richmond Court Care Home in the Compton area of Wolverhampton, which provided residental and dementia care. -
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Our report following a visit to the Aspen Lodge Residential Care Home in Wolverhampton, which provides provides general and dementia nursing care for up to 25 residents. -
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Our report following a visit to the Mountfield House Care Home in the Penn area of Wolverhampton, which provides provides general and dementia nursing care for up to 14 residents. -
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Our report following a visit to the Atholl House Nursing Home in the Compton area of Wolverhampton, which provides provides general and dementia nursing care for up to 84 residents. -
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Our report following a visit to the Anville Court Nursing Home in the Penn area of Wolverhampton, which provides provides general care for up to 84 residents. -
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Our report following a visit to the Mill House Care Home in the Bilston area of Wolverhampton, which provides provides general and dementia care for up to 24 residents. -
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Our report following a visit to the Aldergrove Manor Care Home in Wolverhampton, which provides provides general and dementia nursing care for up to 70 residents. -
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Our report following a visit to the The Sycamores Nursing Home in the Blakenhall area of Wolverhampton, which provides provided general and dementia nursing care for up to 84 residents. -
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Our report following a visit to the Bethrey House in the Blakenhall area of Wolverhampton, which provides provided general care for up to 19 residents. -
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Our report following a visit to the Highcroft Hall Care Home in the Bushbury area of Wolverhampton, which provides provided general care for up to 52 residents. -
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Our report following a visit to the Highcroft Hall Care Home in the Finchfield area of Wolverhampton, which provides provided general care for up to 24 residents. -
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Our report following a visit to the Oaks Court House Care Home in the Graiseley area of Wolverhampton, which provides provided general care for up to 41 residents. -
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Our report following a visit to the The Cedar Grange Care Home in the Oxley area of Wolverhampton, which provides provided general, dementia and respite care for up to 59 residents. -
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With spiralling costs of living, Healthwatch England is warning people are making changes to how they use health and social care services, which can have an adverse impact on their health and wellbeing. -
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The continuing cost of living crisis is negatively affecting people's physical and mental wellbeing, with vulnerable people and those on lower incomes hit the hardest. -
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Healthwatch England, is warning that six-week postnatal checks – required of GPs in England – are failing many new mothers. -
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As Healthwatch marks its tenth anniversary this week, Healthwatch Wolverhampton joins the 152 local Healthwatch across England to appeal for more people to feedback on NHS care. -
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Our report following a visit to the Anville Court Care Home in the Penn area of Wolverhampton, which provides provides general care for up to 50 residents. -
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Our report following a visit to the Penn House Care Home in the Penn area of Wolverhampton, which provides provides general care for up to 26 residents. -
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We called all GP practices in the city to see if they have made it easier (since our last report in June 2022) for people to book appointments and access services. -
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As local health and care champion, we have published a report looking at patient experiences of booking GP appointments by phone, resulting in recommendations to help improve access to GP care in the city. -
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Cervical cancer screenings save at least 2,000 lives every year in the UK. Here's what you should expect from your smear test and why these screenings are important. -
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A new scheme could see women across England save hundreds of pounds yearly on their Hormone Replacement Therapy with a prepayment certificate.
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Healthwatch Wolverhampton Annual Report 2022-23: A review of our work over the past year and its impact, plus our work planned for 2023-24
