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Get your oral contraception at a Black Country pharmacy
Women across the Black Country can now get their supply of oral contraception at a local pharmacy, without the need to see a GP. More than 200 pharmacies in the Black Country are participating in this new service, aiming to increase choice for women in…
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Partners to shape local services
Walsall Council are looking for local people in Walsall to help shape adult social care services. Want to create better experiences for people who access our services. Involving people who use adult social care services ensures the needs of our community…
Contact us for more information: Lisa-Kay Waite, Co-production Lead Officer
Tel: 01922 652424
Email: lisakay.waite@walsall.gov.uk…
Tel: 01922 652424
Email: lisakay.waite@walsall.gov.uk…
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Current involvement opportunities
The input of local people, partners and local organisations is invaluable to us in shaping healthcare services.
We often have involvement exercises running, and the details of any that are currently active will be available below,
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We often have involvement exercises running, and the details of any that are currently active will be available below,
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Plan for GPs to keep millions out of hospital
BBC News article 17th April 2025
A scheme to help GPs provide care and advice to patients without them joining long NHS hospital waiting lists is being expanded in England, the government has said.
GPs will work more closely…
A scheme to help GPs provide care and advice to patients without them joining long NHS hospital waiting lists is being expanded in England, the government has said.
GPs will work more closely…
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The input of local people, partners and local organisations is invaluable to us in shaping healthcare services.
Current involvement opportunities with the Black Country Integrated Care Board.
Below text from a letter from the BCICB.
We are recruiting a small co-design expert advisory group focused on improving interpretation and…
Below text from a letter from the BCICB.
We are recruiting a small co-design expert advisory group focused on improving interpretation and…
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Our Spring Newsletter has Sprung!
Yes, it's full of information, advice, and support. There are things you can get involved in to.
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Get Involved!
To get involved email: info@healthwatchwalsall.co.uk
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Your experiences of NHS Pelvic Health Care - DURING & AFTER PREGNANCY
The Black Country LMNS (Local Maternity and Neonatal System) are currently working to improve the Pelvic Health Care that you receive from the NHS…
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Improving your routine breast screening appointment engagement
NHS are keen to hear the views and thoughts of women in the West Midlands on breast screening services. So they can look at how and if current…
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Latest reports and publication

Our 'Specialist Eye Care Report' is now available
We have just realised our latest report. It's worth a read!
If you have any comments about the report, then please share them, email: info@healthwatchwalsall.co.uk
If you have any comments about the report, then please share them, email: info@healthwatchwalsall.co.uk
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Our latest Enter and View report on Highgate Lodge Care Home is now available.
To read or download a copy.
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