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Healthwatch Oxfordshire

@healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk
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We're the county’s independent health & social care watchdog We listen, we influence, we have your voice heard 01865 520 520 hello@healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk www.healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk

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Healthwatch Oxfordshire @healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk · 3h
Jaz and Vicky will be at the Cowley Community Roadshow next Wednesday 4th November at the @Templar Square Shopping Centre from 1-4pm. It's an opportunity to find out about organisations providing support and services. Do chat with Jaz and Vicky if you're there, we would love to see you!
Vicky and Jaz portrait photos alongside details of the event.
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Healthwatch Oxfordshire @healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk · 29/10/2026
Have you recently had an experience as an inpatient or as an outpatient visitor at a local hospital? Healthwatch Oxfordshire want to hear your views. Please tell us what it was like, leaving a short, anonymous review in our Feedback Centre: healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk/feedback-on-...
Sister speaking to a patient in a hospital corridor.
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Healthwatch Oxfordshire @healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk · 28/10/2026
Do you have a question about health and care services in #Oxfordshire or feedback to share? Give us a call on 01865 520520 any time from 9.30am to 4pm and one of our friendly team will be happy to help! If you prefer, email hello@healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk or use the contact section of our site.
Member of Healthwatch Oxfordshire team seated, assisting someone with a survey form
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Healthwatch Oxfordshire @healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk · 28/10/2026
The Government has today announced that Healthwatch England and local Healthwatch organisations will be retained and strengthened. Read the response from @healthwatchengland.bsky.social www.healthwatch.co.uk/news/2026-10...
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Healthwatch England and local Healthwatch organisations to be retained
The Government has today announced that Healthwatch England and local Healthwatch organisations will be retained and the strengthened. Read our response.
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Healthwatch Oxfordshire @healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk · 28/10/2026
Want to know how our work is making a difference to local health and care services? The experiences people share with us are used to help make a difference. Visit our website to learn more about the impact of Healthwatch Oxfordshire's activities and research: healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk/our-impact
The experiences people share with us are used to help make a difference. Our reports are shared with key decision-makers to help influence the planning and delivery of services. We produce summary reports for you to see all of our recent activities and achievements. Visit our website to find out how our activities and research make a difference to local health and care services.
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Healthwatch Oxfordshire @healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk · 27/10/2026
Thanks to all who joined us for today's webinar "What makes a successful Patient Participation Group?" - for those who missed it a recording of the session will be available on our website from next Monday: healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk/our-webinars
Slides and screens from various points during the webinar.
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Healthwatch Oxfordshire @healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk · 27/10/2026
Last Thursday we were delighted to support an event organised by Black Women in Maternity (BWIM) at the Leys Leisure Centre. The group shared key learnings from their community-led research listening to Black women's experiences of maternity services: healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk/reports-hub/...
Dolcie Obhiozele from Black Women in Maternity and Katharine Howell from Healthwatch Oxfordshire are holding copies of the Black Women in Maternity report and smiling.
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Healthwatch Oxfordshire @healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk · 27/10/2026
Join us TODAY from 1pm-2pm for our webinar, "What makes a successful Patient Participation Group?". With practical advice, real-life examples and shared learning from people helping PPGs make a positive impact across Oxfordshire: healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk/our-webinars
Details of today's webinar contained in the text of this post.
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Healthwatch Oxfordshire @healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk · 26/10/2026
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... This today from the BBC highlights our work with Community First Oxfordshire. While the article features Faringdon, our report indicates that rural towns and villages across Oxfordshire are facing unique public health challenges. nds.healthwatch.co.uk/reports-libr...
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Report highlights Oxfordshire's rural public health inequalities
The market town of Faringdon is one of a number of areas covered in the Oxfordshire report.
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Healthwatch Oxfordshire @healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk · 23/10/2026
Next Tuesday 27th October 1pm-2pm, come along to our webinar, "What makes a successful Patient Participation Group?". With practical advice, real-world examples and shared learning from people helping PPGs make a positive impact across Oxfordshire: healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk/our-webinars
Details of our next webinar contained in the text of this post.
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Healthwatch Oxfordshire @healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk · 22/10/2026
Out now! The Healthwatch Oxfordshire news brief contains all of our latest health and social care news sent straight to your inbox. Read the latest issue or sign up on our website : healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk/our-newsletter
News briefing. Out now!
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Healthwatch Oxfordshire @healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk · 22/10/2026
Have you recently had an experience visiting or registering with a dentist or hygienist in #Oxfordshire? We want to hear your views. Please tell us what it was like, good or bad, leaving a short, anonymous review in our Feedback Centre: healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk/feedback-on-...
Woman with mouth open having a dental examination
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Healthwatch Oxfordshire @healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk · 21/10/2026
Yesterday we completed our second round of skills training workshops for aspiring community researchers at East Oxford Community Centre and loved seeing participants build their skills, knowledge and confidence. View our Community Research How to Guide: healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk/community-re...
Participants from our skills training workshops for aspiring community researchers stand for a group photo.
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Healthwatch Oxfordshire @healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk · 20/10/2026
A new Enter and View report is available for our visit to the Oxford Magnetic Resonance Imaging Department (OMRI) at the John Radcliffe Hospital. Read our recommendations and the responses we received from @ouhospitals.bsky.social NHS Foundation Trust: healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk/reports-hub/...
We recommended: Review and improve signage from the hospital main entrance to the department, and ensure patients are given clear directions prior to their appointment, to avoid patient confusion. Response from OUH NHS Foundation Trust: We will work with the Trust’s Estates and wayfinding teams to review signage from the hospital main entrance to the department and identify any further improvements needed. We will also review appointment information to ensure patients receive clear directions before their visit. [...] further assessment is appropriate in light of recent changes to the hospital layout
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Healthwatch Oxfordshire @healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk · 19/10/2026
Last month, we shared a report capturing what more than 850 people told us about health and wellbeing in 14 rural Oxfordshire communities. Summary sheets from each highlight how insights will be used to help improve health and wellbeing in rural areas: healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk/reports-hub/...
Covers of three of the summary sheets relating to the main report "Health and wellbeing in rural towns and villages in Oxfordshire" alongside names of the 14 areas included in the project.
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Healthwatch Oxfordshire @healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk · 19/10/2026
We had a great day on Saturday at Hook Norton Health Promotion day with lots of people attending – it was great opportunity for them to find out about health, wellbeing and support available locally. We'd like to thank organisers for the invite, and to all those who took the time to speak to us!
Healthwatch Oxfordshire team member Jaz standing outside Hook Norton Surgery with practice staff, members of the PPG and representatives from other organisations who attended.
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Healthwatch Oxfordshire @healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk · 16/10/2026
We're looking forward to be heading along to Hook Norton Health Promotion day tomorrow (Saturday 17th October) at Hook Norton Surgery from 9am-1pm. Look out for the Healthwatch Oxfordshire banner and do come and chat with us about your health and care experiences!
Photo of Healthwatch Oxfordshire team member Jaz along with details of the event also in text of post.
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Healthwatch Oxfordshire @healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk · 15/10/2026
Ahead of World Menopause Day on Sunday, we're sharing the menopause information sheet we produced following a 2024 project focusing on women's health. Please get in touch if you've got feedback to share or a question to ask about local health services: healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk/health-infor...
Cover of Healthwatch Oxfordshire Menopause Information and Support sheet.
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Healthwatch Oxfordshire @healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk · 14/10/2026
Our ED, Dr Veronica Barry, was delighted to speak at the Midlands Parks Forum Annual Conference yesterday about the importance of engaging communities to drive change. Thank you to Midlands Parks Forum for the invite! Read more: healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk/latest-news/...
Our ED, Dr Veronica Barry speaking at the Midlands Parks Forum
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Healthwatch Oxfordshire @healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk · 13/10/2026
Two weeks today! Come along to our webinar, "What makes a successful Patient Participation Group?", Tuesday 27th October 1pm-2pm. With practical advice, real examples and shared learning from people helping PPGs make a positive impact across Oxfordshire: healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk/our-webinars
Details of our next webinar contained in the text of this post.
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Healthwatch Oxfordshire @healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk · 13/10/2026
Today we start the next round of our training for budding community researchers! Good luck to all taking part - hope you have a great day! If you're interested in community research take a look at our useful community research resources pages: healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk/community-re...
Pages from our community research how-to guide
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Healthwatch Oxfordshire @healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk · 12/10/2026
Have you recently visited your GP or dentist, attended a hospital appointment or used another health or care service in Oxfordshire? Tell us about your experience by leaving a short review on our Feedback Centre. It's anonymous and only takes minutes: healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk/feedback-on-...
Graphics showing a man seated, talking to a GP, a young woman being seen by a dentist and a hospital nurse with a clipboard.
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Healthwatch Oxfordshire @healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk · 09/10/2026
Come along to our next webinar, "What makes a successful Patient Participation Group?" Tuesday 27th October from 1pm-2pm. It features practical advice, real examples and shared learning from people helping PPGs make a positive impact across Oxfordshire:: healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk/latest-news/...
Details of our next webinar contained in the text of this post.
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Healthwatch Oxfordshire @healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk · 08/10/2026
Out now! The Healthwatch Oxfordshire news brief contains all of our latest health and social care news sent straight to your inbox. Read the latest issue or sign up on our website : healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk/our-newsletter
News briefing. Out now! Hands holding a tablet showing the latest Healthwatch briefing on screen
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Healthwatch Oxfordshire @healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk · 08/10/2026
Today until 1pm, Amier and Tracey are visiting Bicester Community Hospital to chat to people about their care. If you miss us, and want to tell us about your experiences of local health and care services you can contact us via phone, email or via the Healthwatch Oxfordshire website.
Amier and Tracey with our pop up stand at Bicester Community Hospital
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Healthwatch Oxfordshire @healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk · 07/10/2026
Check out the Healthwatch Oxfordshire news pages to read about all our latest news, events, and other helpful health and care news. You can sign up to our fortnightly news briefing if you would like to receive updates by email. Find them on our website: healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk/latest-news
A selection of recent news stories as presented on the news pages of our website.
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Healthwatch Oxfordshire @healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk · 07/10/2026
We hope to see you at Oxford Town Hall today where we are taking part in Oxford Older People's Day. There's plenty going on with activities and advice from local service providers. Come over and talk to us at our stall and tell us about your experiences of local health and care services.
Jaz beside the Healthwatch Oxfordshire stall today at Oxford Town Hall.
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Healthwatch Oxfordshire @healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk · 06/10/2026
A new Enter and View report is available for our visit to the Trauma Outpatient Unit at the John Radcliffe Hospital in May. Read Healthwatch Oxfordshire's recommendations and the responses we received from @ouhospitals.bsky.social NHS Foundation Trust: healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk/reports-hub/...
We recommended:  Install hearing loops in the unit to improve accessibility for patients with hearing impairments

Response from OUH NHS Foundation Trust: Two hearing loops have been obtained for the unit: one for reception and one for the clinical area. These are now available for immediate use to support patients with hearing impairments
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Healthwatch Oxfordshire @healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk · 06/10/2026
Tomorrow, Wednesday 7th, we will be at Oxford Town Hall 10am-2pm celebrating Oxford Older People's Day. The event is aimed at anyone 50+ and there will be workshops, taster sessions, information and advice. Come and talk to us at our stall and tell us about your local health and care issues.
Jaz sitting behind the Healthwatch Oxfordshire stall at last year's Older People's day. Details of todays events contained in the text of the post.
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Healthwatch Oxfordshire @healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk · 05/10/2026
Do you have a question about health and care services in Oxfordshire or feedback to share? Call us on 01865 520520 any time from 9.30am to 4pm and one of our friendly team will be happy to help! If you prefer, email hello@healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk or use the contact section of our website.
A member of the Healthwatch Oxfordshire team sitting at a table listening to a member of the public.
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Healthwatch Oxfordshire @healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk · 05/10/2026
Jaz enjoyed Bloxham health promotion day on Saturday, shown with practice staff and members of the PPG. Thanks all those who took the time to speak to us on the day about their health and care. We look forward to the next health promotion event at Hook Norton Surgery on Saturday 17th Oct 10am-2pm.
Jaz beside the Healthwatch Oxfordshire stall with Bloxham Surgery practice staff and members of the PPG.
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Healthwatch Oxfordshire @healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk · 02/10/2026
We're excited to be heading along to Bloxham Health Promotion day tomorrow (Saturday 3rd October) at Bloxham Surgery from 10am-2pm. Look out for the Healthwatch Oxfordshire banner and do come and chat with us about your health and care experiences!
Photo of Healthwatch Oxfordshire team member Jaz along with details of the play days also in text of post.
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Healthwatch Oxfordshire @healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk · 01/10/2026
Want to know how our work is making a difference? Take a look at a snapshot of our work over the last month listening to people about their experiences of health and care, and using what we've heard to help improve local services: healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk/latest-news/...
Four photos of members of the Healthwatch Oxfordshire team making Enter and View visits and with our pop up stalls at outreach events.
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Healthwatch Oxfordshire @healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk · 30/09/2026
Our support hub has a wealth of useful health and care information, including a directory of local services, organisations and links: healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk/support-hub If you can't find the information you need, please get in touch on 01865 520520 or email info@healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk
Cartoon image of a signpost accompanied by text explaining that the Healthwatch Oxfordshire website has a support hub where people can find details of helpful health and care services, organisations and links.
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Healthwatch Oxfordshire @healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk · 29/09/2026
Today Amier, Vicky and Jaz made an Enter and View visit to the Complex Medicine Unit at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford. You can find reports for previous Enter and View visits, and how to join us as a volunteer on our website: healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk/enter-and-vi...
Amier, Vicky and Jaz at the entrance to the Complex Medicine Unit at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford
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Healthwatch Oxfordshire @healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk · 29/09/2026
These are some of the things we have heard recently about local pharmacies. #YourVoiceCounts Tell us about your own experience in our Feedback Centre: healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk/feedback-on-... You can also contact us by email, or by phone during office hours.
Speech bubbles "Busy but always helpful kind and professional", "Long waits. Often rude staff", "Medication is made up promptly. Advice is given when asked for."
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Healthwatch Oxfordshire @healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk · 25/09/2026
Healthwatch England is gathering feedback from people who experienced challenges when leaving hospital, as well as from family members, friends and carers who supported them. Please take a few minutes to complete the national survey and share your experience: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/hwehospita...
A teal infographic. Top half is text with blue Healthwatch logo in top right. Dark pastel blue ribbon separates the halves. The bottom half is a woman in a hospital bed looking at her phone. Text says 'What was your hospital discharge experience like?'
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Healthwatch Oxfordshire @healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk · 24/09/2026
Out now! The Healthwatch Oxfordshire news brief contains all of our latest health and social care news sent straight to your inbox. Read the latest issue or sign up on our website : healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk/our-newsletter
News briefing. Out now! Hands holding a tablet showing the latest Healthwatch briefing on screen
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Healthwatch Oxfordshire @healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk · 24/09/2026
Oxfordshire Health & Wellbeing Board will meet TODAY Thursday 24th September from 1pm. Read the Healthwatch Oxfordshire report for this meeting: healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk/reports-hub/... For details of the agenda and how to watch the meeting visit: mycouncil.oxfordshire.gov.uk/ieListDocume...
Details of today's Oxfordshire Health and Wellbeing board in text of post
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Healthwatch Oxfordshire @healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk · 23/09/2026
Join us on Tuesday 27th October from 1pm, for our webinar "What makes a successful Patient Participation Group?" Whether you're already involved in a PPG, thinking about joining one, or interested in how patients can help shape local healthcare services: healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk/latest-news/...
Summary details of our next public webinar alongside a graphic of a laptop screen showing "webinar".
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Healthwatch Oxfordshire @healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk · 22/09/2026
Today, Amier and Carol made an Enter and View visit to Murray House, NHS Community Services Hub, their report will follow soon. You can find reports for previous Enter and View visits, and how to volunteer as an Enter and View visitor on our website: healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk/enter-and-vi...
Amier and Carol outside Murray House today
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Healthwatch Oxfordshire @healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk · 22/09/2026
Working with the Sunrise Multicultural Project, we listened to Urdu and Punjabi speaking women to better understand their awareness and experiences of breast cancer information and screening. Find out more about the project, or download a leaflet: healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk/latest-news/...
Covers of the two translated report summaries, in Urdu and Punjabi.
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Healthwatch England @healthwatchengland.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Earlier this year, we analysed the mental health care experiences of children, young people and their families. We need better joined-up working across the NHS, schools, care and the voluntary sector to address key issues in this vital service. bit.ly/4vfhFWM
A light olive green background. Pink and green quotation marks top centre. Pink and green curved ribbons bottom left. Dark blue Healthwatch logo bottom right.
Quote in centre says "Still waiting for help, it's been about 3 years trying to get CAMHS to see my child who has since had a year out of school" story shared with Healthwatch Cheshire East
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Healthwatch Oxfordshire @healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk · 21/09/2026
Healthwatch Oxfordshire is offering training to help you develop the skills to do your own community research. The workshops will be Tuesdays 13th and 20th October from 10am-3pm, at East Oxford Community Centre. For full details: healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk/latest-news/...
Wheel graphic showing the 9 stages of community research as icons. All details of Skills Training for Community Research are in the post.
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Healthwatch Oxfordshire @healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk · 18/09/2026
A new Enter and View report is available for our visit to the Minor Injuries Unit at Abingdon Community Hospital. Read Healthwatch Oxfordshire's recommendations and the responses we received from Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust: healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk/reports-hub/...
Enter and View report for our visit to the Minor Injuries Unit at Abingdon Community Hospital.  We Recommended: Influence improvement to communication across services and information given by NHS 111 about the service and timing and availability of X-Ray machines to avoid people having to make multiple visits. Response from Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust: The senior clinical lead, as the accountable lead, will work with the NHS 111 Directory of Services Lead to confirm that call handlers can access the current Abingdon MIU and X-ray opening hours when booking appointments for patients attending via the NHS 111 route.
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Healthwatch Oxfordshire @healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk · 17/09/2026
Healthwatch England is gathering feedback from people who experienced challenges when leaving hospital, as well as from family members, friends and carers who supported them. Please take a few minutes to complete the national survey and share your experience: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/hwehospita...
A teal infographic. Top half is text with blue Healthwatch logo in top right. Dark pastel blue ribbon separates the halves. The bottom half is a woman in a hospital bed looking at her phone. Text says 'What was your hospital discharge experience like?'
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Healthwatch Oxfordshire @healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk · 17/09/2026
Today until 1pm, Amier and Tracey are visiting the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre (NOC), Headington, to chat to people about their care. If you missed us, you can contact us via phone, email or via the Healthwatch Oxfordshire website: healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk #YourVoiceCounts
Tracey and Amier with our pop up stand at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre (NOC)
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Healthwatch Oxfordshire @healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk · 17/09/2026
Oxfordshire Health Improvement Partnership Board will meet this afternoon Thursday 17th September at 2pm. To read Healthwatch #Oxfordshire's report for this meeting, details of the agenda or how to watch the meeting online please visit: healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk/latest-news/...
Details of this afternoon's Oxfordshire Health Improvement Board
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Healthwatch Oxfordshire @healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk · 16/09/2026
Thanks to all who joined us for our webinar yesterday on End-of-life and Palliative care, including our guest speakers from Oxford Health, and OUH Hospitals. If you missed it, a recording of the session is now available to view on our website: healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk/our-webinars...
Three small screen-grabs from the end-of-life and palliative care webinar.
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Healthwatch England @healthwatchengland.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Are you a carer? Do you look after someone who had a bad hospital discharge in the last year? We want to learn more about what happened. Share your story by clicking on the link below. www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/hwehospital…
A dark blue infographic. White Healthwatch logo in top right. Pink and green curved ribbons in bottom left. Text in white font in centre says Do you care for someone who had a bad experience leaving the hospital?
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