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We are proud to present the Healthwatch Birmingham Annual Report for 2019-20, demonstrating our growth and achievements for the citizens of Birmingham. 

The coronavirus lockdown means many health services in Birmingham are providing consultations with patients over the phone or videolink rather than face-to-face. We want to find out how effective this is and your answers will help to improve services for everyone in the city.

COVID-19 is a new illness that can affect your lungs and airways. It’s caused by a virus called Coronavirus.

If you need any information or support about health and social care services please see our Information Route pages for the details of organisations that can help, or email us on info@healthwatchbirmingham.co.uk 

NHS Birmingham and Solihull Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is running a series of drop-in sessions for people to find out more about providing small support for people with learning disabilities and autism..

Our new impact report ‘How patient feedback has improved hospital waiting rooms’ details the changes NHS trusts made to hospital waiting rooms in order to provide a better patient experience. 

Do you, or anyone you know, use Vision Rehabilitation Services provided by Birmingham City Council?

Our friends at Healthwatch Wolverhampton are looking for volunteers interested in becoming Cancer Champions in their local community, providing information to the public and encouraging people to attend screenings in order to improve health outcomes.

Sandwell and West Birmingham CCG is holding another Listening Event on Wednesday 5 February 2020 and would like to invite members of the public, patients and local stakeholders to listen and share your views on the future form of the CCG again.

Sandwell and West Birmingham Clinical Commissioning Group (SWB CCG) are seeking to appoint a Maternity Patient Representative to champion the … Read more