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Enter & View at Hollins Bank Care Home

Healthwatch Blackpool completed an Enter and View visit at Hollins Bank Care Home on the 12th November 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. Click here

New Victoria Nursing and Residential Home

Healthwatch Blackpool completed an Enter and View visit at New Victoria Nursing and Residential Care Home on the 1st October 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. Full Report

Elmsdene Care Home

Healthwatch Blackpool completed an Enter and View visit at Elmsdene Care Home on the 3rd September 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. Full Report

Blackpool Dental Access 2024

Healthwatch Blackpool carried out a mystery shopping exercise in July 2024 and rang all Blackpool dental practices, using the NHS Service Search. We successfully made contact with 10 dental practices and 6 referral/emergency only. We produced a list of 5 questions to ask each dental practice to gain an understanding on NHS patient access and […]

Enter and View Shakespeare Ward

Healthwatch Blackpool completed an Enter and View visit at the Shakespeare Ward, The Harbour, on the 6th of August 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. View the report

Menopause Report

Healthwatch Blackpool have recently been working alongside Public Health Blackpool to better understand experiences of menopause and perimenopause. Specific attention was given to: Individuals who are or have been experiencing perimenopause/menopause. Professionals, including medical professionals and large employers in Blackpool who support individuals who are perimenopausal/menopausal. Family members, loved ones and friends of individuals who […]