News and reports

Since it was launched in September 2021, the Community Assembly for the East and North Herts Health and Care Partnership has grown from strength to strength. Chaired by Healthwatch Hertfordshire, the Assembly has explored issues of concern and heard about some exciting new projects aimed at improving patient experience.

A local project aimed at improving detection and management of Atrial Fibrillation in ethnically diverse communities has provided valuable insights into work that can be done to prevent heart disease.

CLCH is looking for Patient Representatives to help improve services, develop new ideas, better understand diverse health needs and focus on what matters most to patients.

We are working with the NHS to ensure children and young people receive the orthodontic care and treatment they need. If you have a child using NHS orthodontic services, we want to hear from you.

Drug and alcohol recovery and reintegration services in Hertfordshire have been positively described as “life-changing” by service users and carers.

Friday 16th February saw the first Community Assembly of 2024 with an energetic and engaged cross-sector member turn-out. If you weren’t able to join us, this article provides a summary of the key issues discussed.

Read more about our March 2024 Board Meeting in public. This time, our Board Members discussed the latest contract monitoring return and updates on the status of our recruitment drives.

Giving women more say over their cervical screening – such as allowing them to book appointments online, offering appointments outside normal GP hours and making them aware of adjustments to improve their experience – could all help increase uptake.

A telephone mystery shop of Hertfordshire’s Adult Referral Hub has found a professional, friendly service, although some improvements are needed to make it easier to speak to the right person or service.

Hertfordshire adults generally have good access to local sexual health services, but have told us they want more information about infections, prevention and testing, as well as clinics in more discreet locations and additional online services.

Healthwatch Hertfordshire has been shortlisted for a national award for its Cost of Living research, which has led to local mental health services teaming up with money advice specialists to help those struggling both financially and emotionally.

Following the tragic events at the Countess of Chester hospital, people using health services across Hertfordshire needed to know how similar incidents would be prevented, identified and dealt with.