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Reclaiming narratives: Black History Month
Today marks the start of Black History Month 2024, with an inspiring theme of ‘Reclaiming Narratives’. This theme is not … Read more
New Freedom of Information findings reveal a worrying picture of pharmacy closures across Surrey
Following our post yesterday on #WorldPharmacistsDay Healthwatch England has released data from a Freedom of Information (FoI) request to Integrated … Read more
Urging people to speak up about eye care services
To mark Eye Care Week, we urge local people to share their experiences of eye care. We want to find … Read more
Cervical screening my way – New Healthwatch report
New data show that three-quarters of women hesitant about cervical screening would use a self-testing kit if it was available … Read more
NHS rolls out first ever RSV vaccine to protect those at risk from severe respiratory illness
The NHS has started vaccinating people against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), a leading cause of infant mortality around the world, … Read more
Seeking experiences of family members/carers of those living in residential or nursing care homes
Our Giving Carers a Voice team (part of our wider Luminus organisation), are seeking the experiences of people who are … Read more
Are you getting the eye care you need?
Healthwatch England have launched a national survey to hear about your experiences of eye care. An estimated 50% of sight … Read more
The Samaritans – there for you 24/7
The Samaritans are available any time, to listen to anyone who’s struggling to cope. That’s why, on 24/07, we’re raising … Read more
Healthwatch England – Future of the NHS #PatientVision2030
If you had a crystal ball and could look in to the future, what would you really want to see … Read more
LGBT+ history month – Medicine #Under the scope
This February is LGBT+ History Month, the theme of which – Medicine – #UnderTheScope – is one very close to … Read more