1. Enter and View: Penn Hospital, Mental Health Unit

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    Our report following a visit to Penn Hospital Mental Health Unit in Wolverhampton.

  2. Safeguarding experiences review

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    The Wolverhampton Safeguarding Adults Board commissioned us to conduct a research project with adult service users to understand their experiences of safeguarding.

  3. Enter and View: Geriatric Medicine Dept Ward A8, New Cross Hospital

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    Our report following a visit to the Geriatric Medicine Department Ward A8, New Cross Hospital in Wolverhampton.

  4. Enter and View: Eversleigh Care Centre

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    Our report following a visit to the Eversleigh Care Centre in the West Park area of Wolverhampton, which provides residental nursing care.

  5. Enter and View: Bentley Court Care Home

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    Our report following a visit to the Bentley Court Care Home in Wednesfield, which provides provides general and dementia nursing care for up to 76 residents.

  6. Stress Awareness Month

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  7. Auditory processing disorder awareness day

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  8. International midwifes' day

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  9. International nurses' day

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  10. Volunteers Week

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  11. Pride Month

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  12. Carers Week

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  13. Men's Health Week

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  14. The Samaritans - The big listen

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  15. World Breastfeeding Week

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  16. World Suicide Prevention Day

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  17. World patient safety day

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  18. International week of deaf people

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  19. International day of sign languages

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  20. World Pharmacists' day

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  21. Black history month

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  22. ADHD awareness month (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)

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  23. Dyslexia week

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  24. World mental health day

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  25. Developmental language disorder day

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  26. Movember

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  27. National stress awareness day

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  28. National self care week

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  29. Transgender day of remembrance

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  30. Carers rights day

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  31. International day of persons with disabilities

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  32. International volunteer day

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  33. Where to go for support when you have an eating disorder

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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.

  34. Coronavirus: advice and guidance

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  35. The Accessible Information Standard - What you can expect from services

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    The Accessible Information Standard is mandatory for all organisations that provide NHS or adult social care.

  36. How are we funded?

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  37. What medical support are you entitled to if you’re new to the UK?

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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.

  38. Evolving Communities wins Healthwatch Wolverhampton contract to be local people’s health and care champion

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    Following a recent tender process, Evolving Communities has been appointed by the City of Wolverhampton Council to provide Healthwatch services from April 2022.

  39. Where can I go for support for my mental health as a parent?

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    It's so important that you feel supported as a new parent. Read the article below to find out where you can go to get the help you need.

  40. Someone I love has died - where can I find support

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    Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving.

  41. Healthwatch England News: Lack of NHS dental appointments widens health inequalities

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    A new survey of public attitudes to NHS dentistry shows that half of the adults in England find dental charges unfair amid escalating living costs.

  42. Does the NHS have to provide an interpreter?

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    Do you know about your rights to language support in NHS settings?

  43. What is Long Covid and what help is available?

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    Confused about Long Covid? Find out the common symptoms and how to get support.

  44. Healthwatch equalities, diversity and inclusion plan for 2022-23

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    Find out what Healthwatch England plans to do to put equalities, diversity and inclusion at the heart of Healthwatch.

  45. Our Annual Report 2021-22

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    Find out in our Annual Report how your feedback helped local NHS and social care services improve care last year.

  46. Black Country children & young people's mental health services

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    Working as part of the Black Country Healthwatch Partnership, we investigated children's experiences of mental health care to inform the future look and feel of services.

  47. Healthwatch Wolverhampton welcomes the Integrated Care System and new opportunities to put people at the heart of care

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    As the new Black Country Integrated Care System becomes a statutory body and formally starts work on 1 July 2022, Healthwatch Wolverhampton looks forward to a productive partnership between services and the public to make care better.

  48. Accessing GP care in Wolverhampton

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    We called all GP practices to see if they have made it easier (since our last report in December 2021) for people to book appointments and access services.

  49. Heathwatch Accessible Information survey findings

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    The Accessible Information Standard gives disabled people and people with sensory loss the right to get healthcare information they can understand and communications support if needed.

  50. What is monkeypox and who can get a vaccine?

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    Find out the signs and symptoms of monkeypox, what to do if you think you have it and who is eligible for a vaccine.