Healthwatch Windsor, Ascot & Maidenhead

Healthwatch Windsor, Ascot & Maidenhead Healthwatch Windsor, Ascot & Maidenhead is the consumer champion for patients, the public and users o

Local Healthwatch will provide you with information and advice to help you make independent, informed choices about your health and social care. It will also gather your views and ensure they are taken into account when local health and social care services are designed and delivered. Local Healthwatch will:

• provide information and advice to people to help them access health and social care ser

vices that meet their needs.

• help improve services by:
o promoting and supporting the involvement of people in the monitoring, commissioning and provision of local care services;
o obtaining people’s views about their health and social care needs; and
o write reports and make recommendations to providers to help improve services and to Healthwatch England and the Care Quality Commission to develop policy, standards, guidance and regulation.

• help commission and decommission local services by:
o taking part in decision making about health and social care services on a new health and wellbeing board

• signpost people to the provider of NHS complaints advocacy so that people can make complaints about NHS services

Each year, Ipsos MORI the independent polling specialists, undertakes a survey to find out how people feel about their G...
27/08/2026

Each year, Ipsos MORI the independent polling specialists, undertakes a survey to find out how people feel about their GP practice.

The survey includes questions about a range of issues, such as how easy or hard it is to make an appointment at your practice, satisfaction with opening hours, the quality of care received from your GP and practice nurses, amongst other things.

You can find out how your GP surgery performed over the last 12 months and in previous years, as well as how it compared to others 👇
www.gp-patient.co.uk

🩺 We would like to hear about your experiences of contacting and using your GP practice since the new NHS GP contract ch...
24/08/2026

🩺 We would like to hear about your experiences of contacting and using your GP practice since the new NHS GP contract changes came into effect on 1 October 2025.

💬 Your feedback will help us to understand what’s working well and where improvements are needed.

👉 Have your say today and help shape local health services, complete our survey below:
https://ow.ly/yfgs50ZEp64

Get help and support to manage your Type 2 diabetes.The NHS Type 2 Diabetes Path to Remission programme puts you incontr...
18/08/2026

Get help and support to manage your Type 2 diabetes.

The NHS Type 2 Diabetes Path to Remission programme puts you incontrol of your health by offering personalised support led by a team of healthcare professionals.

The programme offers flexible options to suit your individual needs, lifestyle and background, helping you take positive steps towards better health.

📞 Speak to your GP to find out if you may be eligible for a referral.

For more information, visit: https://ow.ly/sUWS50ZxZcQ

Be aware of buying fake medicinesNHS Thames Valley is warning people against buying medicines and medical devices from u...
13/08/2026

Be aware of buying fake medicines

NHS Thames Valley is warning people against buying medicines and medical devices from unregulated websites and other outlets.

Often these websites are not registered and sell fake or illegal products which are ineffective or contaminated and could seriously damage people’s health. In addition, outlets like beauty salons, beauticians and hairdressers may not be regulated to sell medicines like weight loss products.

Patients should only obtain medicines from regulated pharmacies or through their GP, and should always check that an online pharmacy is properly registered before making a purchase.

To check the General Pharmaceutical Council register visit 👇
www.pharmacyregulation.org

Nearly one in 10 people in England provide unpaid care for a family member, friend or loved one.The government has publi...
07/08/2026

Nearly one in 10 people in England provide unpaid care for a family member, friend or loved one.

The government has published its first cross-government action plan for unpaid carers, focusing on helping people get recognised and supported sooner.

The Unpaid carers action plan includes new ways for carers to identify themselves through the NHS App, improved information sharing across health and care services, and a carers’ charter setting out carers’ rights.

Read more about the Carers Action Plan 👇
https://ow.ly/OVQO50ZvH2x

People with a learning disability encouraged to book an annual health check. People with a learning disability aged 14 a...
04/08/2026

People with a learning disability encouraged to book an annual health check.

People with a learning disability aged 14 and over, along with their families and carers, are encouraged to contact their GP practice to book an annual health check if they haven't had one in the past year.

Around 79% of people on the learning disability register in Surrey and Sussex received an annual health check over the past year. However, many people who are eligible are still missing out on these important checks.

Annual health checks help people stay well by giving them the opportunity to talk to a doctor or nurse about their physical and mental health, discuss any concerns, and access additional support where needed.

Find out more about NHS annual health checks for people with a learning disability 👇
https://ow.ly/mCCf50ZvGKt

Meet the Activators! Your child’s new favourite fitness friends.Joe Wicks is getting kids active this summer with 5-minu...
29/07/2026

Meet the Activators! Your child’s new favourite fitness friends.

Joe Wicks is getting kids active this summer with 5-minute ‘Activate’ workouts alongside his new animated friends, the Activators. Green, Red, Pink, Blue, Yellow and Turquoise are making movement feel personal, playful and inclusive. 🤸🏃

Head to The Body Coach YouTube channel to work out to Activate for free 👇
https://www.youtube.com/thebodycoachtv

We conducted an Enter and View Revisit at The Manor Care Home in Windsor, in June 2026 to see how they had responded to ...
28/07/2026

We conducted an Enter and View Revisit at The Manor Care Home in Windsor, in June 2026 to see how they had responded to our recommendations made in 2025.

We could see the changes since our visit in 2025 and the positive difference the refurbishment has made.

The new Manager is keen to make the care home feel as ‘homely’ as possible and has been proactive in terms of improving relationships with staff and the atmosphere in the home on the day we visited was calm and happy.

We would like to commend the Manager on the changes that have been made.

Read our report 👇
https://ow.ly/TYfH50Zt4Zg

We recently visited Renew Wellbeing @100 Wellbeing Café to share some Healthwatch information and received a warm welcom...
24/07/2026

We recently visited Renew Wellbeing @100 Wellbeing Café to share some Healthwatch information and received a warm welcome from the wonderful volunteers and regulars.

This friendly, inclusive community 'cafe' offers free drinks, craft activities, and a welcoming space to chat and connect. Everyone is made to feel at home.

It was inspiring to see such a welcoming and supportive environment where everyone can feel included - thank you to everyone at Renew @100 Wellbeing Café for making us feel so welcome!

💙 All adults are welcome! If you're looking for a welcoming place to meet people, enjoy a cuppa, and take part in some crafts and conversation, why not pop along?

📅 When: 2nd & 4th Saturday of every month
🕙 Time: 10:00am - 12:30pm
📌 Where: Run by Boyn Hill Baptist Church, Westborough Road, Maidenhead SL6 4AT

Five Ways to Wellbeing
• Connect with others
• Learn something new
• Keep Active
• Take Notice
• Give

Refreshments, hobbies, games, friendship, plus a quiet space for prayer and reflection.

Frimley Health would be delighted if you could join them for their next Teams Health event.🗓 29th July 2026🕡 6.30pm - 7....
22/07/2026

Frimley Health would be delighted if you could join them for their next Teams Health event.

🗓 29th July 2026
🕡 6.30pm - 7.30pm
📝 Register here: https://ow.ly/Ijkx50ZpVPj

Urgent and Emergency Care at Frimley Health

Dr. Anika Wijewardane
Consultant in Acute Medicine
Clinical Director Urgent and Emergency Care

Dr Daven H. Amin
Consultant in Emergency Medicine
Clinical Director - Urgent & Emergency Care

Charlotte Freeman
Deputy Chief Operating Officer - Emergency Care

Clair Holland
Operational Head of Site For Frimley Park Hospital

Together, they will share an overview of the urgent and emergency care services, including recent developments, corridor care, rising attendances, future plans, and the wider impact on services for patients and staff.

They would very much welcome your questions.
If you would like to submit a question in advance of the meeting, please use Slido:
https://app.sli.do/event/emCa4uaLsZA5akCR8Qyth9

Address

C/o Help And Care 896 Christchurch Road Bournemouth
Bournemouth
BH76DL

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+443000120184

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