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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
Rising Norovirus Cases in England: What You Need to Know
Often known as the ‘winter vomiting virus’, Norovirus cases in England causing significant seasonal pressures on the NHS. Norovirus is … Read more
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