News and reports

Access to NHS dental services in care homes in Dorset.

To choose the right care home and support for your needs, or the needs of a loved one, it's important you have the right information to make your decision. Here are six things you should consider when choosing a care home.

A digital project created to allow younger people to talk about their lives, what it is like to be them and what the health and wellbeing issues are for them.

Here we look at six things you should expect when making a complaint about social care services.

Healthwatch Dorset Annual Report 2017-18: A review of our work over the past year, plus our work planned for 2018-19.

An investigation into the experiences of maternity services in Dorset by people with protected characteristics.

Our community investment projects support local community groups to help more people. These activities tackle issues ranging from homelessness and isolation to carers’ support.

A review of how Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust collects and acts on feedback and insight.

An investigation into what patients need to do to register with a GP practice in Dorset and make appointments.

Healthwatch Dorset Annual Report 2016-17: A review of our work over the past year, plus our work planned for 2017-18.

A look at how care homes in Dorset support people to live active, independent lives.

Local people's feedback regarding their experiences of making a complaint about NHS Foundation Trust services in Dorset.