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09.09.2019
It’s that time of year again when Healthwatch Croydon want to find out from Croydon’s communities how we as your local Healthwach in Croydon is doing. Feedback to us on things like future areas to focus on, how you found out about us, and how we can improve. Complete the survey here: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/HWCroydonPublicSurvey2019
View article25.08.2019
• 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
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 article13.05.2019
Press release: 13 May 2019 New Local Leadership Board selected to ensure the health and social care champion meets the needs of Croydon residents. Edwina Morris becomes Chair with Martin Faiers as Deputy Chair Board members come from a range of backgrounds and experience of health and social care services. Healthwatch Croydon is...
View article28.03.2019
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
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
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 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
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
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...
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If you are passionate about the community, have you considered volunteering? We are always looking for new people who are interested to getting involved in health and social care. #volunteers #croydon #community
Have you read our annual report yet? We have completed a number of reports this year, we think would be of interest to those that work in local health and social care, but also the larger community. https://t.co/MmyQScWHZD #annualreports #whatwouldyoudo #health #socialcare
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