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You Said We Did – Waiting for wellness
Healthwatch Lancashire conducted a project with children and young people from October to December 2023, titled Waiting for Wellness. The … Read more
Birth Services to be Reinstated at Helme Chase
Birthing services at Helme Chase at Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) will be reinstated in February 2025 – following a temporary … Read more
Our Engagement: Safeguarding Conference
Written by Steve Walmsley, attended by both Steve and Jodie Carney In today’s ‘Our Impact’ report, we took part in … Read more
Reflecting on 2024 at Healthwatch Lancashire
Reflecting on 2024 at Healthwatch Lancashire With Jodie Carney, Healthwatch Lancashire Manager As the new year approaches, this is the … Read more
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What is Healthwatch?
Healthwatch is a charity established in 2012 under the Health and Social Care Act. It aims to understand the needs, … Read more
Our Engagement: St John’s Hospice Lancaster
On Friday 8th November 2024, Senior Engagement Officer Sue and one of our wonderful volunteers Charles held a pop-up at … Read more
Our Engagement ME/CFS Support Group
In today’s ‘Our Impact’ report we look at recent visits to two groups in Preston and Chorley that support those … Read more
Our Engagement: Accrington Blind Society
By Steve Walmsley In today’s ‘Our Impact’ report, I visited Accrington Blind Society and talked to 13 people about their … Read more
Our Engagement Knit and Knatter Rawtenstall
By Louise Dewhurst In today’s ‘Our Impact’ report, Louise visited the Knit and Knatter group in Rawtenstall at Mr … Read more
Our Visit to ISSA Medical Practice
Healthwatch Lancashire is the public voice for health and social care for local residents. Our focus is on listening to … Read more
Women in England want at home cervical screening tests on the NHS
New research calls for a more personalised approach to cervical screening to help the NHS meet its ambition to … Read more
Healthwatch Report Highlights the Successes and Challenges of Community Diagnostic Centres
Healthwatch England has released a comprehensive report shedding light on patient experiences, using Community Diagnostic Centres (CDCs) across the country, … Read more
“Getting feedback from people really works,” says Healthwatch Chief Executive Louise Ansari
Louise Ansari has been championing the health and welfare of local people in England since February 2022. On August 22nd … Read more
Health Promotion Day at Fatima Health Centre
Healthwatch Lancashire was invited to the Health Promotion Day at Fatima Health Centre in Fulwood in partnership with ISSA … Read more