BRIDGE Forum Notes – September 2024
The September BRIDGE Forum was well attended by a diverse representation from Health, Care and Community. It was interactive and very informative session.
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BRIDGE Forum Notes – June 2024
The June BRIDGE Forum was well attended by a diverse representation from Health, Care and Community. It was interactive and very informative session.
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GP Enhanced Access Survey
Our job at Healthwatch is simple, to help make health and social care work better for everyone. So when we were asked to review plans around the implementation of an Enhanced Access Service Model for GP Practices in Wirral we jumped at the chance. A lot of feedback that we receive from the public relates […]
Find out moreCommunity Mental Health Transformation – Wirral Alliance building
We have played a major role this year working with CWP, Rethink Mental Illness and experts by experience & wider colleagues to support the CMH transformation work here on Wirral and extending to Cheshire.
Find out moreYoung Carers’ Voice Focus Group
Young carers are often an invisible group in our society, but they have valuable insights into health and social care. We worked with Barnardo’s Action with Young Carers Wirral to hold a second focus group in Dec 2021.
Find out moreOur year in review 2023 - 24
3,700 people
shared their experiences of health and social care services with us, helping to raise awareness of issues and improve care.
Share your experiences1,200 people
people came to us and received clear advice and information.
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Tell us what you think about Medequip
Do you or someone you know in Wirral use the Medequip service? We’d love to hear what you think. Survey link: https://www.healthwatchwirral.co.uk/medequip-survey Healthwatch Wirral help to make health and social care work better for everyone based on what you tell us. Healthwatch is independent and the way we work is designed to give you a […]
03 September 2024
NHS urges public to come forward for care during GP collective action
Original article by Cheshire and Merseyside at: https://www.cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk/posts/nhs-urges-public-to-come-forward-for-care-during-gp-collective-action/ The NHS is asking the public to still come forward as usual for care during collective action by GP services which starts today (Thursday, 1 August). GP services across England will begin collective action on Thursday, 1 August for an indefinite period of time and, while there […]
12 August 2024
Healthwatch Wirral Survey – ADHD/ASC Diagnosis-Referral
Over the last few years there has been a significant increase in referrals for assessments relating to Neurodiversity which has impacted on waiting times and access to services. Healthwatch have been listening to you and recognise the impact this has on people’s lives. We have produced a small snapshot this year on ADHD and PTSD. We […]
20 May 2024