The current average waiting time in England for knee or hip replacements is 128 days, but many patients are waiting longer. People on these waiting lists shared their experiences with us.
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Improving your care while waiting for surgery
Our work with a local hospital trust has led to a range of measures to improve the experiences of people on a…
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Graham Road Surgery rated 'good' by independent…
Inspectors from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) said there had been 'significant improvements'…
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"With NHS and social care services facing such big challenges, your feedback is more critical than ever. By sharing your experiences, you can help the professionals that commission and run services put themselves in your shoes, understand your reality, and make improvements where there are issues that need tackling."
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Report: Antenatal sessions - lived experience and staff views of local provision
'Antenatal' is the time when you're pregnant, before a…
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Report: The waiting game - hip and knee surgery
The current average waiting time in England for knee or hip…
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Advice and information
'Siblings of children with serious conditions are affected too'
Jessie May nurses provide at home nursing and respite care for children and young people that have a terminal or life-limiting condition throughout…
New provider for local Healthwatch services
The Care Forum has been selected to provide Healthwatch services for Bristol, North Somerset and North Somerset (BNSSG) over the next three years.
Get the most from your learning disability annual health check
This checklist is a tool for people with a learning disability and their carer or supporters to fill in before attending an annual health check. It…