1. Healthwatch Isle of Wight Annual Report 2019/20

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    2019-2020 was a challenging year in many ways. It was a year of consolidation and developing new priorities based upon what you were telling us, details of which are contained in this report.

  2. Healthwatch Isle of Wight Annual Report 2020/21

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    Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this has been a difficult year for everyone including Healthwatch and our staff and volunteers.

  3. Suicide prevention and related mental health provision on the Isle of Wight - December 2020

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    In 2019, a number of people who had been affected by suicide,
    contacted Healthwatch Isle of Wight. We spoke to people who had
    attempted to take their own life and their families and also to the families of people who had taken their own life.

  4. NHS Dental Services on the Isle of Wight

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    NHS dental services have been in the spotlight for a number of years throughout England and have recently received a lot of negative feedback. The main area of concern for people is a lack of access.

  5. Covid-19 one year on report

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    In the period 1st April 2020 – 31st March 2021, Healthwatch Isle of Wight received 1415 pieces of feedback regarding Health and Social care, directly linked to the COVID-19 pandemic.

  6. Join the Mental Health and Wellbeing Conversation

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    An Island-wide 'listening tour' gets underway this month encouraging people to talk about their mental health and wellbeing during the past 18 months.

  7. Share your experience of accessing support from your GP practice

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    Healthwatch Isle of Wight is reaching out to Island communities to hear from people directly about their experiences of accessing primary care and would particularly like to hear about people’s recent experiences after June this year.

  8. 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 National Health Service (NHS) or adult social care. Here's some key information about the accessible communications you should expect from services.

  9. Isle of Wight Care Services Directory 2022

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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.

  10. Surveys

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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.

  11. Healthwatch Isle of Wight Annual report 2021 - 2022

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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.

  12. Mental wellbeing: An Island Perspective

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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'.

  13. Waiting for Hospital Care

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    How people feel about waiting to access hospital care: Findings from a patient survey.