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

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Local film shortlisted for national award

Local film #LifeUnfiltered (made by and for young people) has been shortlisted for a national Charity Film Award. Over 40,000 members of the public took part in the public vote and #LifeUnfiltered proved popular, winning a...

11 January 2019

Healthwatch Dorset have worked hard to reach every area of the community to make sure people know where to go to get information about health and care.

Jane Mordue, Chair of Healthwatch England

Latest reports and publications

Checking up on dental services in care homes

1 February 2019

We've recently carried out a survey of all the care homes in the...

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Update on Dorset's Clinical Services Review

21 October 2018

There have recently (October 2018) been some developments in relation...

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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