1. HAB Public Board Meeting Minutes Jan 2020

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    Healthwatch Sandwell Advisory Board (HAB) Public Meeting

    Held on Thursday 9th January 2020 2.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m.
    Central Avenue, Tipton, Sandwell

  2. Black Country Family Practice 2020

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    The Black Country Family Practice is situated in Tipton area of Sandwell. It provides care for 14,000 patients.

  3. Horseley Heath Medical Centre 2020

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    Horseley Heath Medical Centre is situated in Tipton area of Sandwell. They also have another surgery, Tandon Medical Centre in Upper Gornal. They see 11,400 patients across the two practices.

  4. HAB Public Board Meeting Minutes March 2020

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    Healthwatch Sandwell Advisory Board (HAB) Public Meeting.

    Held on Tuesday 10th March 2020 2.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m.
    Central Avenue, Tipton, Sandwell

  5. What is domestic abuse and how can I get support?

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    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.

  6. People’s views and experiences of how Covid –19 has affected them - May 2020

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    In total HWS engaged with 68 people, the findings from both surveys have been amalgamated for this report

  7. Deaf Focus Group REPORT: JUNE 2020

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    When deaf patients persevere with the consultation without a BSL interpreter it invariably results in misinformation and then misdiagnosis.

  8. Healthwatch Sandwell Annual Report 2019-20

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    The work that Healthwatch Sandwell has undertaken over the last year was driven by the determination to make a difference and this report highlights where we have achieved this. For example:

  9. GP Practices - adjustment to services in Sandwell in response to Covid-19 July

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    From April 2020 to June 2020 HWS undertook a focused piece of work to establish the overall picture of the GP services on offer in Sandwell in the early phases of Covid-19 and the patients experiences of the GP services.

  10. Getting the most out of the virtual health and care experience

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    With more and more appointments happening online, we've put together some tips on how to get the most out of the virtual health and care appointments both for patients and health and care professionals.

  11. Deaf Focus Group Report

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    HWS in partnership with SDCA have created a focus group for deaf and hard of hearing people to share their health and social care experiences in Sandwell. Please find attached our report following a focus group held on the 22nd of September 2020.

  12. Healthwatch Sandwell Local Intelligence Report July-Sept 2020

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    During the period July – September 2020 Healthwatch Sandwell has collated patient experiences. In addition, we have received service user experiences/feedback via our web-based ‘Feedback Centre’ and since its inception in July 2019 we have received over 220 experiences/comments shared across NHS and Social Care Services.

  13. Children's Mental Health Week

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  14. Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week

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  15. Dying matters awareness week

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  16. Volunteers week

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  17. HAB Public Board Meeting Agenda 12th October 2020

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    Healthwatch Sandwell Advisory Board
    Day 12 October 2020 – Virtual Meeting MS Teams

  18. HAB Public Board Minutes 12th October 2020

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    Healthwatch Sandwell Advisory Board Meeting Minutes
    Microsoft Teams Virtual Meeting 12th October 2020

  19. Organ Donation Awareness Week

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  20. World Suicide Prevention Day

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  21. Accessing Healthcare in Sandwell: Homelessness Project Report 2020

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    The target population in this project were homeless people in Sandwell. Homelessness has a number of guises, for the purpose of the project HWS engaged with those:

  22. Health and Social Care – The Views of Young People

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    This project engaged with young people through the use of a survey and a series of focus groups.

  23. What support can I get as a carer?

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    Many people who provide unpaid care are unaware of their rights. Find out more about the help and support you are entitled to.

  24. DMP Escalation Report Dec 2020

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    Healthwatch Sandwell Advisory Board
    Decision making Policy (DMP) – Escalation report

  25. DMP Breach Report Dec 2020

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    Healthwatch Sandwell Advisory Board
    Decision Making Policy (DMP) – Breach report