News

Statement on Parliamentary Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) and University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB)

March 14, 2023

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)

March 9, 2023

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’

March 7, 2023

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?

December 19, 2022

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)

December 9, 2022

Investigation into UHB must be transparent and independent, says Healthwatch Birmingham & Healthwatch Solihull.


Welcome to our new Board members

December 8, 2022

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

December 2, 2022

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

November 22, 2022

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?

November 10, 2022

Access to GP services is the biggest concern for people in Birmingham.


We’re looking for new people to join our Board

November 7, 2022

We need a Board with a wide range of backgrounds, skills and experience.


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