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Do you use home care services?
We want to understand what life is like for people who use home care (sometimes called domiciliary care) services in Birmingham.
Get vaccinated to stop the spread of common illnesses this winter
The NHS is warning about a potential ‘quad-demic’ of flu, Covid-19, RSV and norovirus.
Our health inequalities work wins National BAME Health and Care Award
Healthwatch Birmingham is part of the BLACHIR Taskforce named Corporate Achievement of the Year, recognising the progress made towards breaking structural inequalities and achieving sustainable change for African and Caribbean communities in Birmingham.
Statement on planned closures of local day centres
Healthwatch Birmingham shares the widespread concerns about Birmingham City Council’s (BCC) decision to close four day centres.
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Children and young people in Birmingham struggling to get support for Autism and ADHD
Health and social care services in Birmingham are failing to provide the care many children and young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and/or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) need and deserve.
Midland Metropolitan University Hospital opens on October 6th
This brand new hospital – Midland Met for short – is located in Smethwick and will serve people in West Birmingham and Sandwell.
Have you or someone you know been discharged from a hospital in Birmingham since July 2023?
Healthwatch Birmingham want to know about your experience and how you think hospital discharge can be improved.
Share your experiences of clinical services at local pharmacies
The NHS and RAND Europe are looking for people to participate in online focus groups in August and September. You will get £25 as a thank you for your time.
We’re looking for new people to join our Board
We’re looking for new people with different skills and backgrounds to help us improve local health and social care.
Do you have experience of cancer?
The NHS Cancer Programme is currently recruiting a new chair for its patient and public voices (PPV) forum.
Helping people with the cost of living
Healthwatch Birmingham and Healthwatch Solihull have raised awareness of the impact of the cost of living on local people’s health and wellbeing, and how to get help with healthcare costs.
Get your Spring COVID Booster before 30th June
There is still time for eligible citizens to get their Spring COVID Booster, before booster vaccinations end on 30th June.
Help to improve care for people with psychosis
A new study is looking for diverse people with experience of psychosis and multiple long-term conditions.
Help to improve local Autism and ADHD services for children and young people
We would like to hear from parents/carers of young people who have experiences of ASD and ADHD support services.