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Mental health and wellbeing plan: Improving everyone’s mental health today
The department of Health and Social Care has this month, opened a consultation regarding mental health and wellbeing in England. … Read more
What medical support are you entitled to if you’re new to the UK?
Healthwatch England recently released a help guide to help all those who have recently moved to the UK. For … Read more
Health Services in Lancashire over Easter
With Easter approaching Lancashire and South Cumbria Health and Care Partnership are encouraging people to plan early for ordering their … Read more
Our team is growing: come and join us
After a busy year, the Healthwatch Lancashire team is growing. Are you looking for a new opportunity? How about … Read more
Lung Health Checks in Lancashire, Blackpool, and Blackburn and Darwin
The Lancashire and South Cumbria Targeted Lung Health Checks programme was launched in the summer of 2021 to offer free, … Read more
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Tell us about Lancashire’s pharmacies: take part in your local Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment
We are working with colleagues from health, care and the local council to hear from local people about your … Read more
Healthwatch Network Awards 2021: Shortlist
Every year Healthwatch England celebrates the hard work done by Healthwatch’s across the country through the ‘Healthwatch Network Awards’. Awards … Read more
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 … 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
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