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Poor communication leaving Dorset patients feeling ‘lost in the system’
Our new report has found that poor communication, unclear care pathways and a lack of updates are leaving some NHS patients in Dorset feeling frustrated, anxious and responsible for chasing their own care.
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Beyond the Bottle: A digital lifeline, trauma, stigma, and the team changing the face of addiction
Our Engagement Officer, Lucy, caught up again with Graeme White, Head of Addiction Services at University Hospitals Dorset, to hear about the…
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Women's Health Survey launches across Mid Dorset
Women living in Mid Dorset are invited to share their experiences and priorities for local healthcare as a new Women's Health Survey launches…
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Health Bill risks silencing patient voices, warns Dorset MP
Liberal Democrats are calling on Prime Minister Andy Burnham to oppose plans in the NHS Modernisation Bill which would abolish Healthwatch England…
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Latest reports and publication
NHS patients in Dorset: The impact of poor communication and fragmented care
Good communication is essential to good healthcare, yet it remains the most common concern people share with Healthwatch Dorset. This report explores local experiences of NHS communication through a survey and community engagement across Dorset.
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Speaking up for better care: Annual Report 2025/26
Healthwatch Dorset Annual Report 2025/26: A review of our work over the past year and its impact, plus our work planned for 2026/27.
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