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Local organisations work together in times of uncertainty.

We recently took part in a national research study to understand patients’ experiences of virtual and remote health consultations.

We have been finding out about young people’s experiences of mental health services in Dorset, to inform the ongoing development of services in the county.

New report about young people’s experiences of mental health services in Dorset, to inform the ongoing development of services in the county.

To understand the effects of the coronavirus pandemic on local care homes, we carried out a project which aimed to understand the impact COVID-19 had on residents, their families and the staff supporting them.

To help test an integrated care model to improve the effectiveness of assessments and care planning for people affected by cancer, we were asked by Macmillan Cancer Support to carry out a baseline engagement to find out people's current experience of getting support, what worked well and not so well.

We join local and national health and care organisations asking Dorset residents to give feedback about their care during the pandemic to help services reflect, recover, and improve.

Over the last year, more than 1,500 people shared their views on the county’s health and social care services with us, helping to make care better for local people.

Healthwatch Dorset Annual Report 2019-20: A review of our work over the past year and its impact, plus our work planned for 2020-21.

It’s national Carers Week (8-14 June) and we want to know about your experiences of being an unpaid carer or being cared for during COVID-19, to help local services understand how to provide better social care and support.

Dorchester resident and married mum of three Naomi is a full-time carer for her 12-year old son George.

It’s Volunteers’ Week 1-7 June, so we are sending a huge ‘Thank You’ to our volunteers who help to make health and social care better for local people.