Shaping the conversation on mental health
Many charities and organisations used 10 October – World Mental Health Day – as an opportunity to shine a spotlight on the impact of mental health problems on diverse groups of people and challenges that need to be overcome to meet their needs. Healthwatch England also played its part by sharing our latest published insight […]
Welcome to our Healthwatch Blackpool Co-Researchers
Josh Hi all, my names Josh. I’m a born, bred and proud working class Sandgrown’un, critical criminologist, and musician with lived experience who’s both passionate and privileged to be part of this new amazing research project. This work will be paramount in giving us data to attempt to action social change. One of the focus […]
October Primary Mental Health Workers Newsletter
The latest issue of the PMHW newsletter is now available wth lots of helpful tip to look afteryour mental health. Download here
Enter and View at Sylvester Care Centre
Healthwatch Blackpool completed an Enter and View visit at Sylvester Care Centre on the 14th of September 2023. We would like to thank all of the staff and residents for accommodating our visit to the home.
Ukrainian Unity at Arcade Club: Thanks to LCC Funding
Last week, we were able to host a remarkable event at the Arcade Club, where over 50 Ukrainian guests from the Fylde Coast came together to celebrate the power of connection and friendship. This heart warming gathering was made possible through funding from Lancashire County Council. The Arcade Club, situated in the heart of our […]
Government backs ‘Martha’s Rule’ after campaign by bereaved mother
The government has confirmed it will introduce ‘Martha’s rule’ to ensure people can quickly access a second opinion in hospital during serious illness. Health secretary Steve Barclay told the BBC he was ‘committed’ to introducing the measure, after he met Merope Mills to hear her calls for change. She has spoken publicly about how she believed […]
The New National Suicide Prevention Strategy in England
As an organisation, we are heartened and inspired by the introduction of the new National Suicide Prevention Strategy in England. This co-produced strategy represents a notable improvement in tackling the urgent challenge of suicide, offering a beacon of hope for a brighter future. One of the standout features of this strategy is its development through […]
Government launches survey on women’s reproductive health
The Department of Health and Social Care has opened a survey for six weeks to hear views form women, ‘to help shape future reproductive health policy’. Women aged 16-55, including people born as females and now living as trans or non-binary, are asked to share their views on heavy menstrual bleeding, contraception, termination of pregnancies […]
Update on further strikes by doctors in September and October
Junior doctors and consultants are stepping up their industrial action by announcing plans to strike on the same day on dates in September and October. Healthwatch England has expressed serious concern about the plans and their potential to affect patient safety when both types of doctors take action together. We’ve called on the British Medical Association […]
Engaging on Blackpool doorsteps – the Blackpool community voice.
Healthwatch Blackpool have recently been working alongside the NHS Integrated Care Board to understand experiences leading to unplanned hospital admissions in our local area. We have been speaking to local residents over the past few months, listening to the views of local people on issues that matter to them. Our ultimate aim is to ensure […]
