Survey for the 55 and over age group
Healthwatch Windsor, Ascot and Maidenhead is helping the borough to find out what older people do, or would like to do, to promote their wellbeing and, in some cases, keep themselves safe and to prevent social isolation.
Your answers will help them to evaluate current services, plan for the future and alert them to the type of activities older people want to take part in.
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Recent news
AllPrescribing of over the counter medicine has changed, would you like to discuss this with the CCG?
As of Saturday 1 September 2018, GP surgeries across East Berkshire will no longer routinely prescribe a range of over the counter (OTC) medicines, vitamins and minerals associated with short term conditions and minor ailments. Visit the CCG website to find out more . On-line discussion forum for...
Encouraging people to plan for care needs ‘just in case’ is biggest hurdle for the Government’s Green Paper
New research suggests a lack of information and support is preventing people from thinking about the care they may want or need in the future. A third of over 55s haven't given any thought to what care they might need as they get older, adopting a 'wait and see' attitude instead. Fewer than 1 in 10...
WAM Health Matters
As part of the CCG's Annual General Meeting they have produced a summary of their achievements throughout 2017/18. Including information about Social prescribing, Transformation of General Practice, dementia services, hydration project, mental health care and support, Share Your Care, Integrated...
Sir Robert Francis QC confirmed as new Chair of Healthwatch England
Sir Robert Francis QC has been appointed today as the new Chair of Healthwatch England, the independent champion for people who use health and social care. Established in 2013, the Healthwatch network has gathered millions of people's experiences of hospitals, GP surgeries and care homes to help...
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