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This report sought to find out whether the challenge of meeting the needs of carers is being met on the Isle of Wight and to understand more about the experiences of carers and how their role impacts on lives on a day to day basis. -
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In 2015 it was decided to look in detail at feedback received on local pharmacy services, and to undertake a survey to generate further feedback. -
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Healthwatch Isle of Wight have been working with Carers IW to identify and improve the support that is offered to unpaid carers on the Isle of Wight. This was a priority area chosen by the public during a prioritisation consultation. -
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In June 2015 Healthwatch Isle of Wight held an engagement event jointly with the Isle of Wight Recovery Partnership. -
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When Community Mental Health was identified as a Healthwatch Isle of Wight workplan topic, targeted engagement work began. This took place, to find out more about people's experience of mental health services. -
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Healthwatch Isle of Wight carried out a survey about the experiences of people who had used cancer services over the previous two years. The survey took place in December 2015 and 220 people participated. -
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Our new report on cancer services highlights issues with travel, support and coordination alongside praise -
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As part of Healthwatch Isle of Wights complaints workplan, Enter and View visits to St Marys Hospital were carried out during February and March 2015. -
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Last year Healthwatch Isle of Wight undertook visits to 46 local services. -
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When 'Quality of Care' was identified as a priority workplan topic, targeted engagement work began and this along with an analysis of our feedback identified several themes and trends that informed our work. -
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Sustainability and Transformation Plans are being developed across the country to integrate local health and social care services and identify better ways of working. -
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Everyone should be able to access good quality NHS dental services. Take a look at our top tips to help you get the most out of your next dental appointment. -
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Healthwatch is an independent consumer champion for health and social care services. We welcome the fact that the Isle of Wight Clinical Commissioning Group has put their draft Primary Care Strategy out for public consultation. -
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The Accessible Information Standard is mandatory for all organisations that provide National Health Service (NHS) or adult social care. Here's some key information about the accessible communications you should expect from services. -
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If you are looking for help from social services on the Isle of Wight, this directory explores:
The different types of care services available;
How to pay for your care;
Staying independent at home;
Support for carers.
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Commissioners and service providers need your feedback to understand what is and is not working within the health and care system.
This collection of surveys provides you with the opportunity to ensure your voice is heard. -
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Throughout this very difficult year we have continued listening to the
experiences of islanders on the full range of health and social care services. -
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It has been generally accepted that during the Covid-19 pandemic there has been a gradual increase in the prevalence of mental health conditions, primarily anxiety & depression. The Local Government Association described this as a ‘silent pandemic'. -
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How people feel about waiting to access hospital care: Findings from a patient survey.