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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
Healthwatch Birmingham celebrates successful transformational year with appointment of new Chief Executive Officer and Chair of the Board
To continue driving Healthwatch Birmingham’s strategy and vision going forward, we are delighted to announce the appointment of Andy Cave … Read more
Share your experience of Birmingham Children's Hospital
The Care Quality Commission is inspecting Birmingham Children’s Hospital on the 17th – 20th May 2016. If you have received … Read more
New report looks at young people’s experiences of patient centred primary care
Healthwatch Birmingham has published our latest report – Young people’s perception of patient centred care primary care in Birmingham. The … Read more
Share your views on Birmingham Women’s Homebirth Service
From Birmingham South Central Clinical Commissioning Group Talk to us about homebirths If you have recently had a baby, are … Read more