Annual Report 2023-24
We are delighted to present our annual report, showcasing the achievements of Healthwatch Blackpool over the past year. Through our dedicated efforts, we have made an impact on the lives of individuals accessing health and social care services in our community. We look forward to the year ahead! To view the full report please click […]
NHS Dentistry
Access to NHS dental care continues to be one of the main issues we hear about from the public. The Government set out a new dental care recovery plan in February 2024, which has the potential to improve access to NHS dental appointments in the short term. But in the long term, we believe more […]
Have your say on the NHS constitution
The review of the NHS Constitution is a unique opportunity to transform the Constitution into a meaningful contract between government, services, professionals and the public. We’d like it to become the NHS Patient Promise. Launching the NHS Constitution in 2009, then Health Secretary Alan Johnson claimed the public would have, for the first time, “a clear, concise definition […]
Blackpool North Primary Care Network: Insights from patients
Healthwatch Blackpool continue to hear from the voices of our local population regarding health and social care services, to ensure feedback shapes the support that is delivered. Following on from a specific piece with South Primary Care Network, the aim of this project was to gather valuable feedback from patients registered within North Primary Care […]
Maternity and Neonatal Matters: Report
During March 2024, Healthwatch Blackpool conducted an engagement roadshow to hear from women and families about their experiences of maternity and neonatal services. We wanted to understand what matters most to individuals within maternity and neonatal services, whether they felt they had a choice in the care they received and whether they received a personalised care […]
Empowerment Charity Secures Funding for Mental Health Transformation Projects on the Fylde Coast
Empowerment Charity has been commissioned funding through Spring North’s Community Mental Health Transformation project, on behalf of the Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB, to deliver two projects on the Fylde Coast. Our first project is supported via Solace and will look to develop our peer support and advocacy model. We will do this through: Recruiting […]
Enter and View at Glenthorne Rest Home
Healthwatch Blackpool completed an Enter and View visit at Glenthorne Care Home on the 10th of April 2024. We would like to thank all of the staff and residents for accommodating our visit to the home. To view our report, click below. Report
Pharmacy: what people want
Healthwatch Blackpool’s report, “Pharmacy: what people want”, explores the current state of pharmacy services and offers actions for healthcare leaders and the wider sector. The report is based on: A nationally representative poll of 1,650 adults in England, conducted by Yonder Data Solutions from November 20 to November 26, 2023. Interviews undertaken by local Healthwatch. Each one […]
Enter and View at Fylde Coast Birth Centre
Healthwatch Blackpool completed an Enter and View visit at Fylde Coast Birth Centre, Blackpool Victoria Hospital on the 6th March 2024. We would like to thank all of the ward staff for accommodating our visit, and the patients who shared their thoughts and experiences with us. Click here to read the full report
Enter and View at Orwell Ward, The Harbour
Healthwatch Blackpool completed an Enter and View visit at the Orwell Ward, The Harbour on the 13th of March 2024. We would like to thank all of the ward staff for accommodating our visit, and the patients who shared their thoughts and experiences with us. To view the report, click below. Report
