BRIDGE Forum October 7th and 8th 2020 – NOTES
‘Foundations of Quality Improvement should always have what patients tell us about their treatment and care, at the heart of everything as a system we plan and do. We must be able to evidence that all actions and decisions made come back to this, making certain that...
Impact of COVID-19 on Older People
Age UK’s new report lays bare the impact of the pandemic on our older population’s health and morale. The impact of COVID-19 on older people - AgeUK Healthwatch Wirral, Age UK Wirral and Citizens Advice Wirral came together in the last few months to produce a simple...
Healthwatch Wirral launches new Feedback Centre
We are pleased to announce the launch of our new Online Feedback Centre as part of our website at https://speakout.healthwatchwirral.co.uk It is more important than ever for us to understand Wirral’s whole health and social care system and areas that could be...
Message and update from Wirral Ways to Recovery
“We are here for you We believe in you & we want to make a difference we hope this information will offer you some vital information during this challenging time” The way you get support from us will be different for a while, but we are still here. We’ll do...
Young Carers and COVID-19
#spare5 today to think if you know a child or young person who might be a young carer – it starts with you! What is a Young Carer? Young Carers often feel invisible. These Children and Young People may take on what are mainly seen as adult responsibilities, for many...
Leaders urge people to work together to help protect borough’s health services
People in Wirral have today been urged to continue to work together to help support the local NHS as the borough’s main acute hospital is facing a significant increase in Covid-19 admissions. The Leader of Wirral Council and the Chief Executive of the borough’s main...
Shape the future of Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust (WCHC)
WCHC delivers a lot of the services we receive in our community. They are seeking people who care and can really help make a difference. The Council of Governor Elections 2020 are now open to members of WCHC. There are two public Governor vacancies in: Wallasey Wirral...
Social Prescribing – There’s another way to help you feel better
Did you know that each GP practice on the Wirral now has a Wellbeing Practitioner/Link Worker as part of their team? They have time to give, can explore wellness, solve practical issues (money, housing, lifestyle, welfare etc), signpost, handhold and just be a...
Professor James Kingsland OBE – A Biography by Healthwatch Wirral
https://youtu.be/nMIxVswlPgU One of our most prestigious Wirral GP’s - Doctor James Kingsland OBE, retired from General Practice in Summer 2020. James will be as busy as ever during this next chapter of his life ensuring that everyone’s health needs are at the...
It’s important that those who need it, get the Flu Jab this year. So why have I been asked to wait?
People who are most at risk from complications of Flu are recommended to get a Flu Vaccination each year. This Winter is especially important with flu and COVID-19 in circulation. Your Healthwatch Wirral team have had many discussions and feedback around accessing the...