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We are still collecting feedback on our services.
If you have any feedback on a health or social care service in Bucks, please do get in touch.
It takes a few minutes and you can submit feedback via our website.
... https://www.healthwatchbucks.co.uk/your-f eedback/
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GPs and Pharmacies will be open on Good Friday and Easter Monday.
Read more below.

Care homes and home care agencies across the UK are appealing for volunteers to help the elderly and disabled by signing up to the National Care Force platform.
The social care sector is now in desperate need of its own army of volunteers.

No one should be sleeping rough during a pandemic.
If anyone spots someone sleeping rough during this crisis they should make a referral to https://streetlink.org.uk
If someone is worried about losing their accommodation they can call ... @WycombeHomeless on 01494 447 699.
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This is a great online guide to help those caring for someone with dementia.
You will find specific links for tips and activities.
#supportingeachother

Stay in touch.
Use video calls and social media to talk to friends and family.
This is a way of looking after your mental health.
... #StayHomeSaveLives
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Another bit of fantastic feedback 👏
Well done, Rectory Meadow Surgery!
We are keen to hear what is working well at the current time.
... We need you!
https://www.healthwatchbucks.co.uk/your-f eedback/
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We hope that everyone stays safe over the weekend.
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Although our team are keeping safe and working from home, please be aware that we still are offering our signposting service.
... #StayHomeSaveLives
https://www.healthwatchbucks.co.uk/signpo sting/
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We have now published our quarterly Dignity in Care report.
You can read about two care home visits.
We would like to take this time to thank all of those working in care for your huge contribution at this time.
... #StayHomeSaveLives
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This is great! 👏
Well done to Cross Keys Surgery in Princes Risborough.
If you have any feedback you would like to share, remember, you can still do this via our website..
... Your feedback is still as important as ever.
https://healthwatchbucks.co.uk/your-feedb ack/
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''For patients, giving online feedback represents a form of “caring for care”, a way of giving back to the caregivers.''
A fantastic blog giving us insight into why sharing your feedback is as important as ever.
#WednesdayWisdom
... Care Opinion
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The @CareQualityComm have suspended routine inspections to reduce the pressure on health and social care services during the coronavirus outbreak.
This means that it is more important than ever to share your feedback!
We need you.
... https://www.cqc.org.uk/give-feedback-on-c are
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If you live in Buckinghamshire you may be able to apply for emergency support.
https://www.buckscc.gov.uk/…/apply-for- local-emergency-sup…/

Have you seen our March 2020 newsletter?
You will find local help and guidance for everything health and social care.

Please remember that you can use our signposting service if you need any help and/or guidance with useful services and website directories. We can help to guide you to find information on health and social care services in Buckinghamshire.
#staysafe

Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Jenny Harries answers your questions.

If you have to stay at home because of coronavirus (COVID-19), it’s important to take care of your mind as well as your body.
The tips and advice here are things you can do now to help you keep on top of your mental wellbeing.
#staysafe

Please join us at 8pm tonight to show all nurses; doctors; GPs and carers our appreciation for their ongoing hard work and fight against this virus.