Healthwatch Gloucestershire

Your comments from the #Campervanandcomments tour will now be complied into a report which will be shared with the decision-making organisations in Gloucestershire – those that pay for and plan for health and care services in the county. https://bit.ly/2Q7eXQH

Over a quarter of all feedback given to Healthwatch Gloucestershire is about accessing or using mental health services. We are currently analysing data from our recent 3-month survey and will publish the results soon to help shape future provision. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

#dyingmatters, which is why the CCG and partner organisations are trying to improve end of life care within the county to enable individuals and their families to receive high quality end of life care, irrespective of where they die. #AreWeReady? https://bit.ly/2HjrVb2

GCC are running a review of the Gloucestershire Self Harm Helpline. They'd like to hear from you if you are someone who might use such a service, either for yourself or to discuss someone you are concerned about. https://bit.ly/2JHuG7F #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

In our End of Life report, one person told us: “I would have liked more information on what to do after the death of my mother. What to fill in, who to tell, what happens next… it was so overwhelming at a difficult time.” #dyingmatters #AreWeReady? https://bit.ly/2HjrVb2

#smilemonth @NHSEngland are promoting oral health of children aged 0-5. Look out for info in pharmacies. Dental Check by 1. NHS dental checks free for all children. We are here to listen to your views on local health services https://bit.ly/2EomzcX

“It’s quite hard for a man to talk about their personal issues and accept they have a problem,” says Healthwatch Gloucestershire volunteer Ben https://bit.ly/2ICXkae #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

Patients and their families in Gloucestershire say better information needs to be provided for local people around end of life care, according to the findings from the county’s independent health and social care champion. https://bit.ly/30fAvyZ #DyingMatters #AreWeReady?

Thank you to all those who shared their views with us on the NHS Long Term Plan. Over 18,000 people across the country took part in the survey. Watch this space for our local report which will highlight what health services people in Gloucestershire would like to see improved.
https://www.healthwatch.co.uk/…/thank-y ou-over-18000-people…

Today is the last day to have your say on how the NHS should spend extra Government money on services in Gloucestershire. Find out more and make sure you have your say today! http://ow.ly/OlU950tiFU3

@GlosCC commissions a helpline to provide support to people who self harm and those who are concerned about them. Please complete their survey now to give your feedback about this service.

Have you seen our latest Highlight magazine? In it we talk about mental health, the Podsmead Food & Families Project and speak to Tom, a paramedic and operations officer at SWAST. Check it out: https://bit.ly/2UGeghI

“I would like to see better continuity of care with my GP surgery” says heart patient John. https://bit.ly/2IY4vth. What do you think the NHS could do to improve services? #WhatWouldYouDo #NHSLongTermPlan

Your views matter. What would you do to improve local health services in Gloucestershire? How would you make it easier for people to take control of their own health and wellbeing? https://www.healthwatch.co.uk/what-would- you-do) #WhatWouldYouDo #NHSLongTermPlan

Ben told us: “It’s quite hard for a man to talk about their personal issues and accept they have a problem. https://bit.ly/2ICXkae How do you think the NHS can improve #mentalhealth services? #WhatWouldYouDo #NHSLongTermPlan

The NHS in Gloucestershire is changing and it needs your help. The Government is investing an extra £20bn a year in the NHS. Help your local NHS invest in the right support by sharing your ideas with us. https://www.healthwatch.co.uk/what-would- you-do #WhatWouldYouDo #NHSLongTermPlan