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What should you expect when it comes to care for your teeth?
Four questions staff should ask you or a loved one about your oral health if you’re a care home resident, according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence quick guide.
24 July 2019
Advice and Information
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PRESS RELEASE: Local people in the region have their voice heard after publication of the NHS Long Term Plan report
Over a thousand people in South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw have provided their views on the NHS Long Term Plan to improve health services.
19 July 2019
News
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PRESS RELEASE: Change made at a rapid pace to improve patient experience and care
The North East Commissioning Support Unit, Doncaster Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) in partnership with Healthwatch Doncaster and a range of local health and care organisations led a review of spinal care, fibromyalgia and ophthalmology.
5 July 2019
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Improving GP appointment availability for all
In line with the national direction of travel, all Doncaster GP practices will be part of a primary care network, set to further improve access, availability and quality of primary care services
1 July 2019
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PRESS RELEASE: Annual Report published by Healthwatch Doncaster shows outcomes of local people’s views on health and social care
Healthwatch Doncaster is pleased to publish its Annual Report 2019-20, reflecting on a year that saw local people have their say around health and social care and which culminated in delivering virtual sessions during the Covid-19 pandemic
30 June 2019
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Healthwatch Doncaster Annual Report 2018/19
The last year has been all about Engage, Inform and Influence and Healthwatch Doncaster hopes that you will enjoy reading about the work we have done in this report
28 June 2019
Report
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Board Papers: 27th June 2019
Healthwatch Doncaster's Board have a meeting every month - you can find the minutes and any other related documents below
27 June 2019
Report
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Enter and View: The Old Rectory Care Home
Everyone at The Old Rectory Care Home was welcoming, the manager and staff were friendly and open with us.
25 June 2019
Report
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Care Quality Commission report on oral health in care homes
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has today published the findings of an in-depth review on the state of oral health care in care homes across England
25 June 2019
Report
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Report by Care Quality Commission shows confidence and trust in hospital staff high but stalled in some areas
Care Quality Commission report shows confidence and trust in hospital staff high but overall improvements in people’s inpatient experience have stalled
21 June 2019
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NHS Long Term Plan Appendices: Data, Charts and Word Clouds
Please find below all the data, charts and wordclouds relating to the NHS Long Term Plan project in 2019 that Healthwatch Doncaster was the leading co-ordinator for Healthwatch in the South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw region
20 June 2019
Report
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New research for the Care Quality Commission shows racial disparity in people raising concerns about their care
Research undertaken for the Care Quality Commission as part of their year-long “Declare Your Care” campaign has revealed those from a black and minority ethnic (BME) background are less likely than those from a non-BME background to raise concerns
18 June 2019
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