Have your say on how the NHS should change in Birmingham and Solihull
People keen to influence the future of the NHS in Birmingham and Solihull are being encouraged to make their views known in a series of events this month. Independent health and care champions Healthwatch Birmingham…
View articleHealthwatch Birmingham achieves Investing in Volunteers
Healthwatch Birmingham has recently achieved the Investing in Volunteers Quality Standard, which recognises the commitment in our work with volunteers. Investing in Volunteers is the UK quality standard for all organisations involving volunteers. It aims…
View articleNew updates to improvements in community mental health services in Birmingham
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (BSMHFT) has provided an update on improvements to their community mental health services (CMHTs), after patients shared their issues with medicine management, access to care and appointments, respect…
View articleHealthwatch Birmingham’s work to empower seldom heard groups shortlisted for national award
Birmingham champion is the only Healthwatch shortlisted in the national patient experience awards. Award recognises the our work with community organisations to champion local people’s experiences of NHS and social care services. There are over…
View articleBirmingham Enablement Service Update
From Birmingham City Council. A report setting out proposed improvements to the City Council’s enablement service is to go before cabinet. Key service changes which the report states will benefit local citizens: Now – only…
View articleHealthwatch Network reveals top priorities for 2019
GPs, dentists and other primary care services most common issue to be explored Needs of children and young people to feature strongly Mental health and social care appear in the top five for third year…
View articleNHS Long Term Plan published
From NHS England. NHS England have published their Long Term Plan with plans proposed to save almost half a million more lives with practical action on major killer conditions and investment in world class, cutting edge…
View articleHelp the NHS in Birmingham and Solihull to help you this Christmas
From Birmingham and Solihull Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG). Help the NHS in Birmingham and Solihull to help you this Christmas Pharmacy opening times can be found here. More details on GP extended access over Christmas…
View articleHealthwatch England publishes Annual Report
People’s real-life experiences of NHS and social care set out in new report to MPs. 400,000 people – more than ever before – coming forward to share their views Their stories show hospitals, GPs and…
View articleFree feedback widget webinars for social care providers
Healthwatch Birmingham is hosting a webinar for social care services to find out about our Feedback Widget, the free digital tool on offer to help services easily collect and listen to service user feedback. Exclusively…
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