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Consultation by: Birmingham City Council

Birmingham City Council carried out a second phase of consultation on the future of its Residential Care Centres, following public feedback on the initial consultation. This phase included additional information, a Health Impact Assessment, and streamlined questions. Healthwatch Birmingham submitted a response to highlight considerations important to patients, residents, and carers.

Consultation by: UK Government / NHS England

The UK Government consulted on the development of a new National Cancer Plan. The plan aims to improve prevention, early diagnosis, treatment, patient experience, and outcomes, with a focus on reducing health inequalities. Healthwatch Birmingham responded to ensure the voices of people in Birmingham are reflected in national cancer policy.

Consultation by: NHS England

NHS England consulted on further proposed changes to the NHS Standard Contract for 2025/26, including updates on Indicative Activity Plans (IAPs), Activity Management Plans (AMPs), and the introduction of a new provider escalation process. Healthwatch Birmingham responded to highlight the importance of public understanding and patient experience in the development and implementation of these proposals.

This report describes the changes that Birmingham NHS BSOL has made following Healthwatch Birmingham and Healthwatch Solihull’s 2024 report ‘Access and barriers to NHS Community Pharmacies’ .