Conversations about Cancer
Healthwatch Blackpool were commissioned by the NHS LSC Integrated Care Board Blackpool (Population Health team), and the Lancashire and South Cumbria Cancer Alliance, to explore cancer awareness and barriers to early diagnosis in Blackpool. This was in response to Blackpool’s significantly higher cancer prevalence and mortality rates, compared to national averages. In total, 1906 local […]
Maternity Neonatal Matters – One Year Review
Following the Maternity and Neonatal Matters 2024 work, Healthwatch Together were asked to carry out a one year review across the maternity and neonatal footprint 24/25. Using intelligence gathered through our enter and views for 23/24, we will conduct a review through enter and view re-visits to raise awareness of the MNVP’s across Lancashire and […]
Maternity & Neonatal Matters
In 2024, the Local Maternity and Neonatal System (LMNS) for Lancashire and South Cumbria commissioned Healthwatch Together (HWT) to speak to women and families about their experiences of maternity and neonatal services. During April and May 2025, each Healthwatch undertook a tailored approach to assessing impact in their local Trust, following last years reports. […]
Final Harmony House Care Home Enter & View
On the 3rd of September 2025, Healthwatch Blackpool completed an enter and view at Harmony House Care Home. Thanks to the team for accommodating our visit! Read the report here
Smoking and Vaping
For Healthwatch Blackpool’s collaboration with Public Health Blackpool and NHS Smokefree Blackpool Tobacco Addiction Treatment Service, insights were gathered from adults, children and young people who smoke or vape, including recent starters, those who had relapsed, and the wider community. The aim was to understand the behaviours of people who smoke or vape, as […]
Fylde Coast Birthing Centre Enter and View
On the 24th of April 2025, Healthwatch Blackpool completed an Enter and View at the Fylde Coast Birthing Centre. Read the full report here.
Enter and View on Maternity Ward D
On the 27th March 2025, Healthwatch Blackpool completed an enter and view on Maternity Ward D. Read the full report here.
Austen Ward at the Harbour
Healthwatch Blackpool visited Austen Ward at the Harbour in June 2025 to complete an enter and view. We’d like to extend our thanks to the team for accommodating our visit! Read here
Glenholme Bispham Gardens Care Home
Healthwatch Blackpool visited Glenholme Bispham Gardens Care Home in May 2025 to complete an enter and view. We’d like to extend our thanks to the team at Glenholme for accommodating our visit! Read here
Enter and View Glenroyd Care Home
Healthwatch Blackpool completed an Enter and View at Glenroyd Care Home in April 2025. Thank you to all the staff for accommodating our visit. Read here
