1. What to expect after being referred for an autism assessment

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    Autism affects people in different ways. It can bring strengths and challenges that can affect how comfortable, healthy, and happy you feel. Here's what you should expect from an autism assessment, diagnosis and getting the proper support.

  2. Looking after your oral health while living in a care home

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    Living in a care home can increase your risk of oral health problems. That's why knowing what questions to ask care staff about your oral health or loved ones can prevent problems from developing.

  3. What is an NHS and Care Volunteer Responder, and how can I access this service?

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    Did you know Volunteer Responders can help you access support and services such as collecting prescriptions and shopping delivery?

  4. Can I access my GP records online?

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    From 31 October 2023, GP surgeries must give patients online access to their new health record entries. Find out what information is in your record and how to access it.

  5. Enter and View: Primrose Hill Nursing Home

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    Our report following a visit to the Primrose Hill Nursing Home in the Bushbury area of Wolverhampton. Split over three floors for up to 50 residents, it comprises three units, each designed to provide specialist care and support for those people living dementia, complex nursing needs and those people requiring end of life care and support.

  6. What is measles and who can get the vaccine?

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    Measles vaccination rates are at a ten-year low as cases rise nationwide. Find out about measles, who can get the vaccine, and what you can do to stay safe.

  7. Improving mental health support for adults with autism

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  8. How can mental health support be improved for adults with autism in Wolverhampton?

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    As your local health and social care champion, we want to hear about your experience of mental health support for adults with autism and how this could be improved.

  9. Improving access to GPs in Wolverhampton: An evaluation of phone and website booking systems

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    In response to concerns about access to GP services in the city, we have been tracking the quality and consistency of GP phone booking systems for some time and reporting on areas of improvement.

  10. Improving access to GPs in Wolverhampton - new report

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    We have published a new report highlighting how GP practices in the city could make it easier for patients to book appointments and access services.

  11. What the new dental recovery plan means for you

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    Are you struggling to find an NHS dentist? The new dental recovery plan might help you get the dental care you need.

  12. The value of listening: Annual Report 2023-24

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    Healthwatch Wolverhampton Annual Report 2023-24: A review of our work over the past year and its impact, plus our work planned for 2024-25

  13. Healthwatch Wolverhampton Annual Report 2023-24: The value of listening

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    Healthwatch Wolverhampton’s Annual Report 2023-24 highlights how we listened to over 3,130 people last year, supporting them to have their say to improve health and social care and to get information and advice about local services.

  14. Improving patient experience of mental health services

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  15. Share your feedback about mental health services to help shape better care in Wolverhampton

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    As your local health and social care champion, we want to hear your experiences of adult mental health services in Wolverhampton and your views and ideas for how services could be improved.

  16. Who are physician associates and what do they do?

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    What are physician associates? Find out about their training and what kind of care they can provide.

  17. Enter and View: Wrottesley Park House Care Home

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    Our report following a visit to the Wrottesley Park House Care Home, located on Wergs Road in Wolverhampton. It currently utilises the ground floor with 59 en-suite beds. The home provides both nursing and residential specialist care for young adults, including those challenging behaviour, physical and/or learning disabilities.

  18. Healthwatch England report: Women in England want at home cervical screening tests on the NHS

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    New research by Healthwatch England calls for a more personalised approach to cervical screening to help the NHS meet its ambition to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040.

  19. Improving support for people with autism

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    We have been hearing from people awaiting a diagnosis for autism. Concerns are being raised regarding extremely long waiting times for diagnosis and a lack of support and communication while awaiting a diagnosis.

  20. Report highlights the need for improved support for people with autism

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    We have published a new report, 'Improving support for people with autism', highlighting significant challenges faced by people waiting for an autism diagnosis and those living with autism in Wolverhampton.

  21. How to make cervical screening (a smear test) work for you

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    Cervical screening, previously known as a smear test, saves over 4,000 lives every year in the UK. However, some women find it uncomfortable, so it's important to know what support is available and what adjustments you can request.

  22. NHS 111: Booking your A&E appointment

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    Learn what NHS 111 is and how you can use the service to book an A&E appointment.

  23. Lung Cancer Awareness Month

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  24. Mouth Cancer Action Month

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  25. International Day of Persons with Disabilities

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  26. National Self-Care Week

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  27. 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.

  28. What should you expect from home care services?

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    Five things you should expect from home care, domiciliary care or help in the home.

  29. 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.

  30. 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.