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Healthwatch Dorset Annual Report 2024-25: Unlocking the power of people-driven care
Our Annual Report 2024-25 highlights how we listened to over 7,000 people last year, supporting them to have their say to improve health and social care and to get information and advice about local services.
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Listening to and supporting seldom heard communities in Dorset
To mark and celebrate Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History month, we have gathered insights from local people who either support or are part of the…
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Celebrating Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month
Our Engagement Officer Lucy Cribb spoke to Reverend Jonathan Herbert about his work in supporting the local Gypsy, Roma and Travellers communities…
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Lisa tells us what she enjoys about volunteering for Healthwatch Dorset
Our Volunteer Officer Lindsey Fish caught up with Lisa to chat about some of her reflections on volunteering with Healthwatch Dorset for over 10…
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Latest reports and publication

Unlocking the power of people-driven care: Annual Report 2024-25
Healthwatch Dorset Annual Report 2024-25: A review of our work over the past year and its impact, plus our work planned for 2025-26.
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Local pharmacies: People's experiences of using services in Dorset
We have been hearing from over 900 local residents about their experiences with Dorset pharmacies.
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