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As a Healthwatch, one of our remits is to provide the public with information around making a complaint about NHS services. One of the organisations we signpost people to for further support and guidance around doing this is POhWERAdvice and Information -
The NHS and Public Health England are well prepared for outbreaks of new infectious diseases. The NHS has put measures in place to maintain the safety of all patients and NHS staff while also ensuring services are available to the public as normal.Advice and Information -
Read the latest guidance on Coronavirus (COVID-19), what to do if you are feeling unwell, and how best to protect yourself and others.Advice and Information -
The current Coronavirus (COVID19) pandemic may cause you to feel worried, anxious, or scared. Read Healthwatch England's seven steps to looking after your wellbeing while staying informed.Advice and Information -
Coronaviruses can spread when people with the virus have close, sustained contact with people who are not infected. We should all take social distancing measures to reduce social interaction between people and help reduce the transmission of COVID-19Advice and Information -
The Government has begun contacting around 1.5 million NHS patients by letter, with guidance and information on ‘shielding’. Here's some more information to help you understand what shielding means in practice.Advice and Information -
If you are experiencing or feel at risk of domestic abuse, or are worried about someone who might be, find out where you can go for advice and help.Advice and Information -
Information correct as of 1st June 2020
As we move into the next phase of COVID-19 measures, some patients are being identified by clinicians as no longer needing to be on the clinically extremely vulnerable list.Advice and Information -
The government has announced that it will be compulsory to wear a face covering in shops in England from Friday 24 July.Advice and Information -
Take a look at what the guidance around visiting your loved ones in care homes means in practice.Advice and Information -
The usual processes the NHS follows to discharge you from hospital have changed during the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s what you can expect when it’s time to leave hospital.Advice and Information -
NHS General Dental Services are operating at significantly reduced capacity due to social distancing and infection prevention and control requirements in light of the COVID-19 pandemicAdvice and Information -
From the 1st December you’ll be able to book a slot at your local A&E if you need to by calling NHS 111. Find out what is changing and what it means for you and your loved ones.
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Since the COVID-19 pandemic, it's been estimated that across the UK there are 13.5 million unpaid carers. Many people are unaware of their rights as a carer and, as a result, are not accessing the help and support they are entitled to.