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Planning virtual visits
During the pandemic, Healthwatch were unable to visit services to find out about people's experiences. Across the network, Healthwatch have found other ways of getting insight that may prove useful as an alternative to Enter and View.
10 June 2021
Guidance
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VacciNation report communications toolkit
Download communications assets and templates to help share our report on vaccine confidence among people from African, Bangladeshi, Caribbean and Pakistani backgrounds living in England.
2 June 2021
Guidance
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Demographic taxonomy guidance
We have revised the demographic fields currently used in the national reports library and CiviCRM to be more complete and inline with best practice.
21 May 2021
Guidance
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COVID-19 vaccination: Updated template survey questions
Find out how you can support the vaccination programme by undertaking research on public attitudes towards the vaccination. This resource includes template questions for the general population, as well as young people.
14 May 2021
Guidance
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How to create an impact page on your website
The statistics you collate in your annual report can be displayed on your website to show the public exactly how much of a difference you have made to your community. This guidance will show you how to build this page on your website.
29 April 2021
Guidance
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How to make the most of your annual report content
Putting together your annual report can be challenging, but it can also give you some great content you can use to engage people with your work. Here's how you can make sure your hard work doesn't go unnoticed.
29 April 2021
Guidance
Online induction for local Healthwatch Chairs and board members
Have you just joined local Healthwatch as a board member? Or would you like to brush up on your knowledge and skills about running an effective Healthwatch?
29 April 2021
E-learning
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Engaging with seldom heard groups in Healthwatch research
Top tips for engaging diverse communities in your research.
26 April 2021
Guidance
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Guide to Volunteering
Volunteers are vital to the work of the Healthwatch network. Our new guide provides best practice advice on the recruitment, management and support of volunteers.
22 April 2021
Guidance
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Volunteer handbook and agreement
New resources to help you support your volunteers.
22 April 2021
Guidance
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Policies to support volunteering
These templates will help to ensure that you have clear and robust volunteering policies available.
22 April 2021
Guidance
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Learning and development calendar for 2021/22
Download our learning and development calendar to see what opportunities will be on offer this year.
21 April 2021
Guidance