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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
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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
You Said We Did – Dentistry
Late last year Healthwatch Lancashire met with the People First Self Advocacy groups based in Lancashire to speak with people … Read more
The Impact of our Waiting for Wellness Part 1
In October 2023, we published our first Waiting for Wellness report which explored people’s experiences of mental health and accessing … Read more
Visit to Chorley Hospital July 2024
Healthwatch Lancashire participated in an engagement event at Chorley and South Ribble Hospital on Tuesday 16th July 2024 from … Read more
This week is Dementia Action Week!
Health and care organisations across Lancashire and South Cumbria are supporting Dementia Action Week with a series of events to … Read more
The NHS Constitution Consultation
The Government has launched a consultation on the NHS Constitution, which sets out your rights as an NHS patient. Read … Read more
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust are looking for members for their Public Participation Panel!
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is looking to recruit patient representative volunteers to join their Public Participation Panel (PPP). If … Read more