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The importance of ensuring the voices of Wirral’s ‘hidden army’ of unpaid Carers are heard

Members of a Wirral Carer’s forum have spoken to Healthwatch Wirral of the challenges faced by those looking after loved ones living with disabilities and health conditions. The Wirral Carers Alliance (WCA) was founded and developed in2024 with the support of Healthwatch Wirral, as part of the Wirral Carers Strategy. WCA works closely with partners including Wirral Council, and other health, […]

04 June 2025

Improving independence for people in their own home

Healthwatch Wirral recently carried out research on services provided by Medequip from users of its Community Equipment Loan Service, which operates across the Borough. Medequip wanted to hear from people who use their service about how it operates with the aim of promoting its commitment to inclusivity and continuous improvement. Discussions for the collaboration began […]

30 January 2025

Useful online resource to help you keep well this winter

With winter still upon us and the cold weather continuing to affect many of us, Healthwatch Wirral have created an online resource with lots of information about how to keep well in winter. Healthwatch Wirral’s Stay Well This Winter© flipbook , which can be viewed online by clicking here, features contact details for local organisations that […]

29 January 2025

You may have heard about GP collective action –  What could it mean for your GP visits?

GPs have been taking part in collective action since August 1st this year. This means you may notice some changes in the way services are provided. As part of GP collective action, GPs may stop or reduce certain work – although most services will continue as normal for patients and the NHS has said it is […]

30 October 2024

Primary Care is changing: there are some things you may need to know 

Significant changes are underway in how patients access Primary Care.  Primary Care services provide the first planned point of contact in the healthcare system, acting as the ‘front door’ of the NHS. Primary care includes your GP Practice, community pharmacies, dental, and optometry (eye health) services. Changes, as part of the Primary Care Access Recovery Plan (PCARP), […]

30 October 2024

What would you like to tell us about your GP Practice?

Help shape NHS services to work better for you Healthwatch Wirral is carrying out research to find out about your experiences when accessing GP Practice services. Please click HERE to complete our survey about your GP Practice. Sharing your experiences is so important. The information you provide will be shared anonymously with your GP Practice, and with the […]

25 October 2024