Healthwatch Warwickshire have commenced a project to investigate any barriers faced by young people in accessing and receiving care from health services in Warwickshire. This project is aimed at 16 - 24year olds, an age group expected to manage their health independently, however through our engagement we have heard from a wider age range. Through the scoping work and project, we have listened to parents and carers of young people, run networking events for partner organisations supporting young people, and heard from almost 700 young people directly. The feedback we have received has shown that whilst many young people are able to navigate their own health journey themselves, for some it is more difficult. Young people told us about how their circumstances, for example neurodiversity, anxiety or communication difficulties, impact on their experience of care and communication with their GP and mental health services. We heard mixed feedback on a variety of mental health services, including, for some, the challenges of transitioning between child and adult services, and being on a waiting list.
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Healthwatch Warwickshire have commenced a project to investigate any barriers faced by young people in accessing and receiving care from health services in Warwickshire. This project is aimed at 16 - 24year olds, an age group expected to manage their health independently ...
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