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Healthwatch Together launches New Hospitals Programme roadshows
A series of events in communities across Lancashire and South Cumbria, Healthwatch Together’s roadshows allow local people to find out more about … Read more
Morecambe Bay doctors ask for the public’s support as they work through their busiest period
An update from the Morecambe Bay Clinical Commissioning Group General practice staff are asking for patience and support as they … Read more
A look at mental health and community services: a new report
One of the core roles of Healthwatch Lancashire is to champion the views of local people who access health and … Read more
Introducing our new Director of Healthwatch Lancashire
We are pleased to introduce our new Director of Healthwatch Lancashire, Kerry Prescott. Kerry has been working for the last … Read more
Preston Windrush Health Group share their experiences of racism and its impact on mental health
Healthwatch Lancashire has published a landmark report highlighting the experiences of the Windrush Health Group in Preston and how systemic … Read more
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People working in care homes required to be fully COVID-19 vaccinated
The care and nursing home sector delivers a crucial service, supporting those who need residential or nursing care in a … Read more
Healthy Habits: National Childhood Obesity Week
Obesity is one of the most serious health epidemics facing our society today with 1 in 3 children currently overweight or obese in the UK. If your … Read more
Using digital technology could help deliver better care
Healthwatch Lancashire and Healthwatch Cumbria were recently commissioned to co-facilitate two workshops to help understand the views of people accessing … Read more
Bowel Cancer Awareness Month 2021
April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month and Lancashire residents are being urged not to delay contacting their GP about concerning … Read more
Routine and non-urgent appointments: take our survey
Are you’re waiting for a routine or non-urgent appointment? Do you have ideas, experiences, views that could help local Trusts consider … Read more
Accessing GPs during Covid-19
Healthwatch England has recently published a new report taking a look at how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way … Read more
What Matters to You – “Set for Surgery” Focus Group
The next meeting of our over 55s online chat group is coming up on Thursday 4th of March at 11am … Read more
NHS England Welcome Plans to Strengthen Health and Care Legislation
Responding to the Health and Care White Paper which outlines proposals for legislation to make major changes to the … Read more
Dentistry during Covid-19: FAQs
As we continue to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic, we continue to hear questions about NHS Dentistry. To help answer … Read more
NHS Ask the Public to Call 111 Before Attending A&E
People who need urgent NHS care across West Lancashire and Sefton are being asked to contact NHS 111 before going … Read more