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LGBT people face ‘significant barriers’ in end-of-life care, report finds
From Marie Curie Many dying gay people face “significant barriers” to accessing end-of-life care, a new report has found. Some … Read more
Care Quality Commission Adult Inpatient Survey 2015
From the Care Quality Commission (CQC) The CQC have released the results of their latest analysis, which looks at the experiences … Read more
We are recruiting – Head of Volunteering and Public Involvement
Applications for this position are now closed. Our organisation is in a process of transformational change which will result in … Read more
Healthwatch Birmingham launches new Volunteers Bulletin
To celebrate national Volunteers Week (1st – 12th June 2016), Healthwatch Birmingham have launched our Volunteers e-bulletin. Exclusively for our … Read more
Latest study calls for participants : Psychosocial and physical environmental correlates of sedentary behaviour in older adults
From the University of Birmingham – call out for study participants The aim of this study is to investigate social … Read more
Better care in my hands: A review of how people are involved in their care – Care Quality Commission
From the Care Quality Commission (CQC) The CQC have published Better Care In My Hands: A review of how people are involved … Read more
Healthwatch Birmingham welcomes new staff joining the team
Healthwatch Birmingham is delighted to welcome Barbara Hagger (Research Assistant), Phil Morgan (Audit Officer), Chris Smith (Policy Officer) and Diane … Read more
Healthwatch England response to Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman report on hospital discharge
From the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman Vulnerable patients and their families suffering harrowing ordeals due to poor hospital discharge Patients … Read more
Action needed to ensure high quality and personalised care for everyone at the end of their lives, urges CQC
From the Care Quality Commission A national review by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has found that people from certain … Read more
Share your experiences of West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
The Care Quality Commission is inspecting the West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust in June. If you have received care … Read more