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One month left to get a spring COVID-19 vaccine
With only one month left of this year’s spring COVID-19 vaccine programme, the NHS is urging all eligible people who haven’t yet had their top-up to come forward.
So far, almost 40,000 people across the Black Country have already come…
So far, almost 40,000 people across the Black Country have already come…
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Let’s talk about death this Dying Matters Awareness Week
People in the Black Country are being encouraged to break the taboo and talk about death, dying and bereavement ahead of Dying Matters Awareness Week (5-11 May).
Led by Hospice UK, Dying Matters Awareness Week aims to bring people and…
Led by Hospice UK, Dying Matters Awareness Week aims to bring people and…
A video of Dr Fran Hakkak raising awareness about the importance of talking about death and dying can be found on YouTube. To help tackle the stigma…
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Join the conversation: Deaf awareness week in the Black Country
This Deaf Awareness Week (5-11 May), people in the Black Country are being encouraged to engage in conversations about improving accessibility and inclusivity for the Deaf community.
Deaf Awareness Week is an annual campaign that aims to…
Deaf Awareness Week is an annual campaign that aims to…
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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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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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