1. Home from Home: A Healthwatch Isle of Wight Report on Quality of Care within Residential Care and Nursing Homes on the Isle of Wight 2016

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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.

  2. Living with Dementia: Experiences of People with Dementia, Families and Unpaid Carers Report 2018

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    In October 2017 Healthwatch Isle of Wight staff and volunteers visited ten dementia-focussed community groups across the Island, including all the Alzheimer cafes. People were informed of discussion sessions to be held and were invited to take part.

  3. Healthwatch Isle of Wight Response to 14 August 2015 County Press Article

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    When is poor care not poor care?

  4. We respond to Trusted Care Interactive Care Quality Map

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     New report highlights issues of the quality of care on the Isle of Wight.

  5. Healthwatch Isle of Wight win 2 national awards

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    Nominated against tough competition from across England in the 'Engagement in Service Improvement' category, we came out top for our work improving the quality of care in local nursing and residential care homes.

  6. 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.

  7. Communication Report: For people with a hearing loss 2014

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    The difficulties in communicating with health and social care professionals was identified as an issue on the Isle of Wight in 2013.

  8. Hampshire & Isle of Wight Extended Access Report

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    What is extended access?
    Extended access is the offer of pre-bookable appointments outside of the surgery’s core contractual hours. This could be either in the early morning, evening or at weekends.

  9. 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.

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

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    A year ago the Accessible Information Standard came into force. It requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate in a way that everybody can understand. Here's a reminder of what you should expect.