1. What should you expect when it comes to care for your teeth?

    Advice and Information -

    Four questions staff should ask you or a loved one about your oral health if you’re a care home resident, according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence quick guide.

  2. Allambie Court Nursing Home Enter and View Report

    Report -

    Read the report from our visit to Allambie Court Nursing Home in Nuneaton.

  3. How can you find an NHS dentist?

    Advice and Information -

    Are you having trouble finding an NHS funded dentist? Read our tips on what to do if you’re facing problems.

  4. Visits to care providers

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    Visiting providers of health and social care services is the most hands-on way that any local Healthwatch has to ensure that local services are fit for purpose.

  5. Making a complaint about a service in Warwickshire

    Advice and Information -

    Details of who to contact for complaints about health and social care services in Warwickshire.

  6. January 2021 Update

    News -

    Take a look at our Newsletter Update from January 2021.

  7. Volunteers Week Jun 1st - 7th

    News -

    Thank you to all of our volunteers for being part of the Healthwatch Warwickshire Team.

  8. Our 2020-2021 Annual Report

    Report -

    Read about how Healthwatch Warwickshire responded to this past year's challenges.

  9. Dentistry in Warwickshire

    Report -

    Have you struggled to register with a dentist during the past year? You are not the only one. Read our report to find out more.

  10. Update on NHS Dental care

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    Read the latest update from NHS England on NHS Dental services in the Midlands.

  11. Celebrating our volunteers

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    We would like to thank all our volunteers for everything they have contributed to Healthwatch Warwickshire.

  12. What did people tell us about dental services in 2022?

    Report -

    Our Dentistry survey for patients was open between July and October 2022.


  13. Preparing for a medical appointment

    Advice and Information -

    It is not always easy to know what to ask during a medical appointment, or how to get the most out of your time with a health care professional. One decision making tool you may have come across is the BRAN / BRAINS acronym.

  14. How does Dentistry work? Myth Busting about Dental Care

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    There has been a lot of concern about how accessible dentists are. You have told us about your experiences of dentistry in Warwickshire.
    Some questions and myths have come up that we have looked into.

  15. Rugby Dental Patient Engagement 2023

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    Following our county wide dental survey in 2022, we worked with the NHS Dental Commissioning Team on behalf of Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) to find out the views of people in Rugby on dentistry and complex treatments.

  16. Healthwatch Warwickshire in Rugby

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    Healthwatch Warwickshire is holding events in Rugby this October to address local need for services such as Doctors, Dentists, Urgent Care and Care at Home.

  17. Engagement and Outreach in South Warwickshire

    News -

    Read our report on what we have been hearing in South Warwickshire from staff and residents at Orbit properties.

  18. The New Dental Recovery Plan 2024

    News -

    On 7 February 2024 the Government published a dental care recovery plan.
    Check out how this might affect you and how NHS dentistry appointments will hopefully become easier to get.

  19. Leamington and Warwick Dental Engagement

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    National data from NHS England Midlands revealed a high level of dental decay in children living in areas of Warwick District. During May and June 2024 we conducted engagement and outreach to explore and understand in greater detail people’s experience of dentists and dental care for their children.

  20. 10 top tips to get the most out of your dental appointment

    Advice and Information -

    Everyone should be able to access good quality NHS dental services. Take a look at our top tips to help you get the most out of your next dental appointment.

  21. Do you need help travelling to NHS services? Find out about transport options.

    Advice and Information -

    Find out what support is available to help you when travelling to your GP, hospital or other NHS services.

  22. Should I see a pharmacist instead of a doctor?

    Advice and Information -

    ​​​​​​​Avoid the wait at the GP and know when to visit your pharmacist instead. Look at how your pharmacist can help you.

  23. Health system in Coventry and Warwickshire delivers booster programme expansion

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    The NHS in Coventry and Warwickshire is offering every adult the chance to book a booster by the end of the year.

  24. Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment Report Published

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    Residents and pharmacists across Warwickshire and Coventry were asked to share their thoughts and experiences of local pharmacy services as part of the Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA).

  25. Looking for information?

    Advice and Information -

    Information can be found here on who to contact in a crisis, A&E waiting times, how to find a Walk in Centre, cost of living support and more.

  26. Winter Outreach: 3 Quick Questions

    News -

    Between December 2022 and March 2023, we invited people to share their experiences by asking three questions.

  27. What you told us about Menopause support services in Warwickshire

    News -

    Thank you to everyone who shared their experiences of care during the menopause and perimenopause.
    We heard 314 responses to our survey between September and December 2023.

  28. Prescription Ordering Direct (POD) telephone service closure

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    The NHS Prescription Ordering Direct service, a way to order repeat prescriptions by telephone, will be closing at the end of March 2024.
    If you have used POD, your GP surgery should contact you to tell you how this change will affect you.

  29. What is your experience of pharmacy in Warwickshire?

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    Healthwatch Warwickshire asked you to share your experiences of using pharmacies and getting prescription medication across Warwickshire.

    Survey now closed.

    Thank you to everyone who shared their experiences with us.

  30. Prescription Costs

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    Need information about prescription charges, increases and ways to save?