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What we heard about health & social care in October to December
Find out what local people told us about the services they use.
Statement on Parliamentary Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) and University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB)
We are extremely concerned to hear reports that the PHSO has been excluded from contributing evidence to the reviews into UHB.
Statement on delay to investigation into University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB)
It is vital for patient confidence in UHB that any further delay is minimized and that the report is published as quickly as possible.
Statement on Care Quality Commission (CQC) rating Birmingham Women and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust (BWC) as ‘Requires Improvement’
The CQC inspection shows BWC must accelerate improvements to mental health support for children and young people.
Is the cost of living affecting your health?
We want to know what impact rising costs are having on people’s access to health and social care services, as well as their mental and physical health.
Statement on investigation into University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB)
Investigation into UHB must be transparent and independent, says Healthwatch Birmingham & Healthwatch Solihull.
Welcome to our new Board members
We are delighted to announce Ruby Dillon and Marcus Parsons as new Non-Executive Directors of Healthwatch Birmingham and Healthwatch Solihull.
Statement on allegations around bullying and patient safety at University Hospitals Birmingham
Serious allegations made by former and current UHB staff require urgent investigation, particularly regarding the impact on patient safety.
What we heard about health & social care in July to September
People are continuing to raise similar issues about the services they use, but we have been hearing more about positive experiences of care.
What should the new Health Secretary’s priorities be?
Access to GP services is the biggest concern for people in Birmingham.