Gloucestershire is home to a growing number of older adults, but accessing the right support can be challenging.
Understanding people's experiences of hidden homelessness
A growing yet overlooked issue, affecting individuals who don't meet official definitions of homelessness but still experience severe housing instability.
Community Pharmacy in Gloucestershire
As the number of services that pharmacies can offer has increased, so has the amount of feedback we've received. People's concerns include shortages of medication and delays in receiving their full prescription.
Share your views to make a difference
Share your views online, or contact us via email or phone. The more people share their ideas, experiences and concerns about National Health Service (NHS) and social care, the more services can understand what works and what doesn't.
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We are here to make sure that those running services, and the government, put your views at the heart of care.
News and views
'Amazon-style' prescription tracking goes live in NHS…
Millions of patients can now track their prescriptions thanks to the rollout of a new feature in the NHS App…
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Project up for national award after residents speak up about the…
The National Healthwatch Impact Award recognises outstanding examples of people sharing their experiences to…
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“My family have variously received lifesaving treatment for cancer and heart disease, broken bones and infections, as well as support with dementia and Alzheimer’s, mental illness, and cerebral palsy. So now it’s payback time, and with a scientific background in quality assurance I can help by constructive review which will lead to improvement in service and delivery. Nothing (even the NHS) is perfect, and each Enter and View visit, each document review, each PLACE visit, is a step towards improvement.”
Latest reports and publication
Annual report 2024/2025: Unlocking the power of people-driven care
Our 2024/2025 annual report shares how we've listened and…
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Report: Understanding access to services and quality of life for older adults in Gloucestershire
Gloucestershire is home to a growing number of older adults, many of…
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Advice and information
Top tips for accessing your GP practice
"I need to see a doctor!"
Who will I see at my GP practice? What are the different types of appointment? How do I share…
Who will I see at my GP practice? What are the different types of appointment? How do I share…
How can I find care for myself or a loved one?
If you’re looking for social care in Gloucestershire, the Care Choices guide shows you what care and support services are available in the local area.
Where can I get help for health out of hours?
People are often in need of out-of-hours medical assistance. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go…