Urgent Treatment Centre – Insights from the Community
Between December 2025 and February 2026, Healthwatch Blackpool worked in partnership with FCMS (Fylde Coast Medical Service) to explore public awareness, access, and experiences of Urgent Treatment Centres (UTCs) across Blackpool and the Fylde Coast. Through surveys, focus groups, and one-to-one conversations, we gathered feedback from local residents. We are pleased to present the findings […]
Annual Report 2025-26
We are delighted to present our Annual Report, highlighting the work and achievements of Healthwatch Blackpool over the past year. Throughout the year, we have worked alongside local people, partners, and providers to ensure that the voices of our community are heard and acted upon. “Time and again, people have told us they feel genuinely […]
The Harbour- Dickens Ward Enter and View Report
On the 8th of May 2026, Healthwatch Blackpool completed an enter and view at Dickens Ward, The Harbour. Healthwatch Blackpool had a lovely morning speaking with patients and staff. Thank you to the team for accommodating our visit! Click here to view the full report
PNP Care Home
On the 28th of April 2026, Healthwatch Blackpool completed an enter and view at PNP Care Home. Healthwatch Blackpool had a lovely morning speaking with residents and staff. Thank you to the team for accommodating our visit! Click here to view the full report
Park View Care Home Enter and View Report
On the 4th of March 2026, Healthwatch Blackpool completed an enter and view at Park View Care Home with Nursing. Thanks to the team for accommodating our visit! Click here to view the full report
Enter and View at Amber Court Care Home
On the 28th of January 2026, Healthwatch Blackpool completed an enter and view at Amber Court Care Home. Thanks to the team for accommodating our visit! Click here to view the full report
Trinity Hospice – Your Voice Matters
Between November and December 2025, Healthwatch Blackpool partnered with Trinity Hospice to gather meaningful feedback from patients, families, and carers about their experiences of care. Through surveys and one-to-one conversations, we explored what the hospice is doing well and where improvements can be made. We’re pleased to share the findings in our latest report, which […]
The Harbour – Churchill Ward Enter and View Report
On the 12th of November 2025, Healthwatch Blackpool completed an Enter and View at Churchill Ward, The Harbour. Thanks to the team for accommodating our visit! Read the report here!
Nightingales Nursing Home Enter and View
On the 26th of November 2025, Healthwatch Blackpool completed an enter and view at Nightingales Nursing Home. Thanks to the team for accommodating our visit! Read the report here!
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 […]
