This report provides insights into local people’s views on, and experiences with, health and social care services in Surrey Heath. It is based on what people have told us at a series of engagement events in the area, as well as enquiries to our Helpdesk.

28/02/2024
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Access to primary care Mental health Place reports Social care

The themes that we’re highlighting in this report are:

  • Access to General Practice- What’s working well and what can be better
  • Ways to improve support to carers
  • Mental health needs not being fully met
  • The importance of support in the community
  • Hospital care – sharing feedback and waiting lists.

We made the following recommendations:

  • Encourage local service staff to “think carer” as outlined in the report by the independent Giving Carers a Voice service ‘Identifying as a carer.’
  • Review ways to work with local community groups to encourage the successful use of the NHS App.
  • Provide clear, regular updates to those waiting to receive care.

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“I think the process is improving. I called and made an appointment, I’m not digitally savvy and I think it’s simpler to speak to someone. I was called back by a GP…To have that call was extremely reassuring to me.”