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Healthwatch Lancashire Statement on the Future of Healthwatch
Like us, you may have seen the news this weekend regarding the government’s decision to close Healthwatch, including Healthwatch England … Read more
Our Engagement: Northwest Ambulance Service
Last month, our Senior Engagement Officer, Sue, took part in a tour of the Northwest Ambulance Service Emergency Operations Call … Read more
WEvolve Celebration @ Chai Centre Burnley
Engagement Officer Louise recently attended the Wevolve Celebration Lunch at the Chai Centre. I was invited to attend a celebration … Read more
Our Engagement: Chorley and South Ribble Hospital
On Tuesday, 15th April, Healthwatch Lancashire attended an engagement event at Chorley and South Ribble Hospital. Our representatives, Emmy and … Read more
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You Said, We Did: Mental Health and Wellbeing Day
In 2023 Healthwatch Lancashire conducted Waiting for Wellness, a project which aimed to understand the mental health challenges facing children … Read more
Our Engagement: Walking Football Group
Written by Louise Dewhurst We were kindly invited to attend the Walking Football Group that takes place on a Wednesday … Read more
Why Volunteer for Healthwatch?
Volunteering is a hugely rewarding opportunity for you to give back to your local community. At Healthwatch, our team and … Read more
Our Engagement: Carnforth Health and Wellbeing Event
On Tuesday, January 28th Healthwatch Lancashire organised and hosted a community health and wellbeing event in partnership with the Carnforth … Read more
Our Engagement: Lancaster and Morecambe College
In today’s ‘Our Impact’ report, Emmy visited Lancaster and Morecambe College to ask young people about our current project around … Read more
Our Engagement: Knit and Natter – Veterans in Communities, Haslingden
In today’s ‘Our Impact’ report, Engagement Team Leader Steve visited a Knit and Natter and a popup at Bacup Health … Read more
Healthwatch Lancashire Report Sparks Action to Improve Mental Health Services
Last year Healthwatch Lancashire completed a project entitled ‘Waiting for Wellness’ which focussed on investigating people’s experiences and the accessibility … Read more
What is an Enter and View?
If you have been following Healthwatch Lancashire, or any Healthwatch for that matter, you may be wondering: what is an … Read more
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