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The Calm your mind campaign aims to bring information on male mental health and shared stories from those who have experienced their own struggles. -
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Every March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, a chance to put ovarian cancer in the spotlight.
In the UK, over 7,000 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer every year. Two thirds of women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer too late when the cancer is harder to treat. And every day, 11 women die.
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We want to hear what matters to you and what areas of health and social care you think we should focus on for the year ahead. We are also giving you the chance to win a £25 gift voucher! -
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Established in 1984, this year marks the fortieth anniversary of No Smoking Day.
It takes place on the second Wednesday in March, and it’s an opportunity for people across the country to unite in supporting the nation’s 5.3 million smokers to make a quit attempt. -
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The National Diabetes Experience Survey is a new survey which gives people living with type 1 or type 2 diabetes in England the opportunity to feedback on their experiences. NHS England will use the findings to understand and improve experience of NHS care and self-management for people living with diabetes. -
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Patient Feedback report on Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre.
We carried out five visits to the Runcorn UTC between 30 October 2023 and 23 November 2023.
Each visit lasted between two and three hours and in total 113 people took the time to give us their experience. -
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Did you know that pharmacies provide advice and information on minor illnesses and ailments? Take a look at how they can help you. -
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The cost of living remains a barrier to health, particularly for people on low incomes, and those requiring dental care.
Last year, Healthwatch polling highlighted the impact of the cost of living crisis on people’s access to health and care.
The new poll, conducted with 2008 adults living in England in January this year, shows modest improvements in some areas. However, the cost of living remains a barrier to health, particularly for those under the most financial pressure and those requiring dental care. -
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NHS Cheshire and Merseyside is publishing 35 clinical policies for treatments and procedures that have been updated in line with the latest knowledge of what works best, in the second phase of its harmonisation programme to also ensure equal access for patients no matter which part of the area they live in.
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Would you like to improve your digital skills?
Learn My Way is a website of free online learning for beginners, helping you develop digital skills to make the most of the online world. -
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Using experiences of care from over 10 million people collected over the past ten years, we have a bold vision for the NHS in 2030. Find out where Healthwatch think the NHS should be in six years and how it can get there. -
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Pharmacies will have limited opening times during the Easter bank holidays. -
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Report on our visit to Halton View Care Home on 17 January 2024. -
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It's important that deaf and hard-of-hearing people can get information in an accessible way. But feedback suggests not all services are complying with key legislation. -
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The Department of Health and Social Care has announced that NHS prescription charges will increase on 1 May 2024. -
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The theme of this years Stress Awareness Month is #LittleByLittle and highlights the transformative impact of consistent, small positive actions on over-all wellbeing.
The Stress Management Society, explain how even the smallest steps taken each day towards self-care and stress reduction can mean significant improvements in mental health over time. -
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People aged 75 years and older, residents in care homes for older people, and those aged 6 months and over with a weakened immune system will be offered a dose of COVID-19 vaccine this spring. -
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NHS Innovation Accelerator (NIA) are looking for two Patient and Public Voices Partners (PPVPs) to join the NIA governance groups, to help ensure, with other members, that the voices and perspectives of patients and carers remain central to the NIA core mission and in turn to the national innovation landscape. -
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Health chiefs are urging parents, guardians and families across the North West to ensure their children are up to date with their routine childhood immunisations, this World Immunisation Week (24 -30 April). -
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The cost-of-living crisis is putting many people under financial strain, and prescription costs are more than some people can afford to pay. Find out what help is available to help you cover the cost of your medication. -
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This Privacy Statement sets out the data processing practices carried out by Engaging Communities Solutions CIC (ECS), delivering local Healthwatch, Research, Engagement, Consultancy and Advocacy Services. We retain and use personal data (information that relates to and identifies living people) to help us carry out our role as the independent patient champion for people who use health and social care services. -
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Patients across Cheshire and Merseyside are being asked to plan ahead for the May bank holiday weekend (Saturday 4 May – Monday 6 May) by ordering any repeat prescriptions they might need early. -
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Being able to use a car as a driver or passenger is invaluable – especially if you have restricted mobility or a disability. -
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Dying Matters Week is the 6th-12th May. This year’s theme is ‘The way we talk about Dying Matters’, focuses on the language that we use, and conversations we have, around death and dying – specifically between healthcare professionals and patients, their carers and their families. -
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Deaf Awareness Week 2024 runs from the 6th to the 12th of May 2024.
The UK Council on Deafness created Deaf Awareness Week to increase the visibility of challenges the deaf community faces and educate others on how they can support them. This year’s celebration isn’t just about raising awareness; it’s about igniting a movement—a movement fueled by love and grounded in trust. It’s about embracing diversity, championing inclusivity, and creating a world where every voice, whether spoken or signed, is heard and valued. -
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