Healthwatch Dorset | Your spotlight on health and social care services

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We are Healthwatch

We are the independent champion for people who use health and social care services. We’re here to find out what matters to people, and help make sure their views shape the support they need.

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Your story can make a difference

Tell us about your experiences of health and social care services in the county - what you like and what you think could be improved. We will share those views with those with the power to make change happen.

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Need information or advice?

We can help you find the information you need about services in your area - about local GPs, dentists, pharmacies, hospitals, care homes, home care services and much more. We can also help you find your way around the system - who runs what and who to talk to.

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Latest news and views

Cervical Screening Saves Lives

Healthwatch Dorset has been finding out more about women’s experience of screening services to help inform local GPs and the national NHS screening programme.

"Healthwatch Dorset are the most helpful group of people I've met. If you get a chance to work with them, even if it's just to share your story or take part in a promotion stand, I'd encourage everyone to do it."

Siobhan, Healthwatch Dorset Champion

Latest reports and publications

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How we've been making more voices heard

Our Community Investment Projects help us to hear feedback from...

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A number of people had told us that after they have been a patient in...

Advice and information

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Choosing a Care Home

Need information about how to choose a Care Home? Start here with Healthwatch Dorset's short guide.

4 September 2018

Understanding information

The Accessible Information Standard - What you can expect from services

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.

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10 top tips to get the most out of your dental appointment

Everyone should be able to access good quality NHS dental services. Take a look at our top tips to help you get the most out of your next dental appointment.

29 November 2016

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