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Inequalities in maternity services in West Birmingham
26 women from Black African and Black Caribbean backgrounds told us about variability and inequality in maternity services in West Birmingham.
Statement on Care Quality Commission investigations into Good Hope Hospital and Heartlands Hospital
This latest CQC inspection makes it clear that patients now require solid proof of action rather than just reassurance about safety if confidence in UHB is to be restored.
Statement on the Bewick review into patient safety and concerns at University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB)
The report paints a disturbing picture of serious failings at UHB.
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.