Publication date
October 2022
Key findings
Children and young people often need immediate assessment and treatment for various health issues, causing high concern for parents. GP surgeries should prioritise this demographic by using technology to improve access and offering a flexible, healthcare centre approach with various professionals.
The growing population in south and east England is increasing pressure on NHS services. Surgeries need more staff and should educate young people on the different ways to receive appropriate treatment, not just face-to-face GP visits.
Additional information
Survey by Healthwatch Essex.
Healthwatch Hertfordshire and Healthwatch Essex have been commissioned by the Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board (ICB) Primary Care Workstream to undertake a series of engagement projects.
The aims of the engagement projects include:
- Gathering lived experiences to feed directly into the Hertfordshire and West Essex ICS
Primary Care Workstream. - Supporting and enabling the Hertfordshire and West Essex ICS to achieve wider
participant engagement. - Engaging patients and the public on programmes covering key priorities and areas of
importance at a regional and local level. - Making recommendations to the Hertfordshire and West Essex ICS Primary Care
Workstream so improvements can be implemented.