News and reports

56 people have told us about their experiences of being treated at Dorset County Hospital A&E, to inform our new report that will help the hospital improve A&E care for local people.

256 people have told us about their experiences of being treated at Dorset County Hospital A&E, that will be used by the hospital to improve A&E care for local people.

To mark the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO), our volunteer Lara considers the crucial points highlighted this year - our planet, our health.

For new arrivals to the UK it can be confusing where to go if you need medical assistance. Here we outline your rights as a refugee, where you can access emergency help and how to register for a GP.

We recently investigated why people are struggling to get dental care in the county, finding only three of Dorset’s 99 NHS registered dental practices were taking on new adult patients, and only 13 who were accepting children as new patients.

Access to NHS dentistry has been one of the most significant issues raised with Healthwatch across England over the last 18 months since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Accessible Information Standard is mandatory for all organisations that provide National Health Service (NHS) or adult social care.

We hear from our volunteer Siobhan, who wanted to highlight some of the challenges this festive season can sometimes bring.

On Carers Rights Day, our volunteer Lee shares his experience of being a young carer.

In our new report, young people are asking the county’s health and social care services to improve how they support and care for young people.

Young people in Dorset want health and social care services to listen more, communicate better and coordinate their care.

Our new report shines a spotlight on the health and care needs of people who are homeless and the challenges they face when trying to access vital care and support, such as dental care and end of life care.