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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
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