Following a year of adapting to new ways of engaging with local communities, Healthwatch County Durham are pleased to continue delivering their work plan for 2021 - 2022.
Delivered and managed through Pioneering Care Partnership (PCP), Healthwatch County Durham have four focused working areas following a public vote. The four areas are:
Getting help from your GP
Home care services
Young people's mental health services
Diagnosis and treatment for cancer and other conditions
Their team are also committed to continuing to support:
Volunteering
Information and signposting
'Enter and view' visits
Healthwatch County Durham are working hard at home, following Government guidance. Although face-to-face visits are currently not able to take place, their team are still here for you behind the scenes to offer support, advice and a platform to share your views to shape health and social care.
Now more than ever, your voice matters. You can share your feedback regarding GP visits during the COVID-19 pandemic, to improve and shape future services.
The team are currently appealing for members of the LGBT community to come forward to share their feedback on GP services during the pandemic.
To discover more about Healthwatch County Durham's work and services or to share feedback on local health or social care services, call 0800 304 7039 or email healthwatchcountydurham@pcp.uk.net
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