Frailty and Ageing Well - Healthwatch Essex

Healthwatch Essex are looking to speak to people in West Essex for a new project exploring experiences of Frailty and Ageing Well.

Who do we want to speak with?

• Residents aged 65+

• Family members, friends, and unpaid carers

• Paid carers and care home staff

• Healthcare and voluntary sector professionals

Our discussion will involve:

A relaxed conversation where you can share your experiences in a safe space, in your own time.
All participants will be kept anonymous and any personal information shared will be strictly private and confidential.
Our conversation should take between 30 – 45 minutes.
We can talk in-person or via phone, email, or video call.

What will we discuss?

We will explore topics of ageing well, frailty prevention, and care preferences.
Your experiences of navigating local health and social care services.
How the NHS could improve information and resources around the topic of ageing well, frailty and end of life care.
Anything else you would like to share or discuss.

Why does your voice matter?

You voice can help improve local health and social care services.
You can be heard by key decision makers and leaders within the NHS.
You can help shape and improve the creation of NHS information and resources.
You can help others by improving healthcare experiences within your local community.

Who are Healthwatch Essex?

We are an independent charity set up under the Health & Social Care Act 2012. We use your voice to improve health and care in Essex.
We undertake high-quality research and engagement to uncover your experience of services and use it to shape health and care.
We can help you find out about and access health and social care services through our Information & Guidance Service.

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