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Data protection advice and guidance
This guidance explains the current data protection law and what this will mean for your local Healthwatch.
20 June 2019
Guidance
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Record keeping and retention template
Create your own retention and record keeping schedule using our template as a guide.
20 June 2019
Guidance
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Creating a privacy statement (template)
Take a look at our template to help you create your own privacy statement.
20 June 2019
Guidance
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Data security
Find out how to ensure that you keep the data you collect secure.
20 June 2019
Guidance
Top tips on storing your data and keeping your data secure
Find out more about how to ensure the data you collect is stored securely.
20 June 2019
How-to
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Identifying confidential personal information and preserving anonymity
If you handle personal data incorrectly, you could face legal action and a large fine so it's vital that you understand the rules about handling information that could potentially identify someone.
20 June 2019
How-to
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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.
10 June 2019
How-to
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Healthwatch Data Return 2018-19 - The questions
Take a look at the questions in the 2018-19 Data Return you can gather any information you need before completing it online.
3 June 2019
Guidance
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Healthwatch induction - e-learning
Take our new e-learning induction will help you gain a shared understanding about who we are, what we do, and how we make a difference.
29 May 2019
Guidance
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Working with your local Joint Strategic Needs Assessment
Find out more about how the benefits of effectively engaging with your local JSNA
22 May 2019
Guidance
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How to pitch your story to the media
Having your story covered by a local paper or influencer is a great way to reach more people and encourage your community to share their views about local services. Here are some top tips to help you pitch your story.
16 May 2019
How-to
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Using the new Healthwatch website - full guidance
We have worked with the network to develop a new website for local Healthwatch. This guidance covers how to use and manage the different content types within the website.
15 May 2019
Guidance