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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.
Change NHS: Helping shape a health service fit for the future
The NHS wants to hear your views to develop a 10 year plan for improvement.
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.
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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.
Welcome to our new board member
We’re pleased to announce that Rosi Sexton has joined the board of Healthwatch Birmingham and Healthwatch Solihull.
Free pregnancy and parenting advice
The Birmingham Family Hubs service is offering a series of free online workshops covering topics such as child first aid, diabetes during pregnancy and intimacy between partners following birth.
Support your local community and the NHS
University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) is looking for people to put themselves forward to become a governor.