25.08.2019
Croydon’s new parents want to be supported better with their mental health
• 63% of new parents experience emotional issues with a lot feeling there is stigma and embarrassment about mental health issues with those who could help. • There is a lack of support and examples were care was not continuous. • Healthwatch recommends that there is more information, a stronger pathway and support to encourage...
View article20.05.2019
Partner organisation, new volunteer opportunity
Aski UK is recruiting for a social research volunteer, this role will be for a few months, with an aim to grow the charity’s presence with the borough. This is a great opportunity for anyone looking for additional experience to their CV and gain knowledge of this sector. For more information on this organisation...
View article28.03.2019
New Project Release | Healthwatch Croydon conducts a Mystery Shop of all 57 GP Surgeries
Healthwatch Croydon have recently conducted a mystery shop of GP’s in the borough of Croydon, we looked at a number of factors which highlighted some recommendations for improvement. We think this report makes for very interesting reading, especially the comments made from those GP surgeries that performed well and provided accurate information to local...
View article14.02.2019
Press Release | Croydon’s dementia carers want clearer and consistent health and social care support.
Croydon’s dementia carers want clearer and consistent health and social care support Press release • Dementia carers are confused about where they can get effective support. • One in three carers did not feel they got the right support at the right time. • Healthwatch recommends consistent information, looking at the whole carer journey,...
View article09.01.2019
Shopping bus for older people in Thornton Health
Do you care for, or, do you know of an older person (aged 60+) who lives in the Thornton Heath area and needs help with their shopping? Croydon BME Forum will start a new service in March of this year, aimed at isolated older people, those with mobility problems and/or anyone else who finds...
View article09.01.2019
NHS Announces new ‘Long Term Plan’
NHS announces a new ‘Long Term plan’ to cover the next 10 years, the measures have been put in place to reduce the likelihood and prevent occurrences of heart attacks, strokes and dementia cases. The long term budget sets out how the £20.5 billion budget focuses on building an NHS fit for the future by:...
View article08.01.2019
Healthwatch Croydon | Statement on the passing of Cllr Maggie Mansell
Following the announcement on the Croydon North Labour party website of the passing of Cllr Maggie Mansell yesterday, Gordon Kay, Healthwatch Croydon Manager said: “Maggie was a passionate campaigner for better health and social care services in Croydon. She took a great interest in our work and regularly attended our events. We also worked together...
View article13.12.2018
PRESS RELEASE | Healthwatch England Annual report 2018
PEOPLE’S REAL-LIFE EXPERIENCES OF NHS AND SOCIAL CARE SET OUT IN NEW REPORT TO MPs 400,000 people – more than ever before – coming forward to share their views Their stories show hospitals, GPs and care services coping despite huge pressures But headline targets used in isolation hiding plight of those falling between gaps Download...
View article05.11.2018
Make a difference to Croydon – Become a Healthwatch Croydon board member
Are you passionate about health and care? Do you want to see services meet the needs of those who use them? Do you have senior level management experience of not-for-profit organisations? Healthwatch Croydon, your local champion for health and social care, is looking for new voluntary board members for a new local leadership board. As...
View article16.10.2018
CQC Reports on the ‘State of Care’
Late last week the CQC, reported their findings on the ‘state of care’ nationally for NHS health and social care services. The findings found that services were improving however in certain regions of the country services were still experiencing issues impacting service users. The two main areas for concern were surrounding the access and quality...
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