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Are you a young carer? You Are Not Alone…
We asked young carers to share their thoughts on being a young carer, what it is like, what support they get and what can make things better for them.
Take a look at some of the things they told us – you might see your own story in their…
Take a look at some of the things they told us – you might see your own story in their…
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How to access NHS services over the May bank holiday
With the second bank holiday in May approaching, people in the Black Country are being reminded how to access NHS services should they need help over the long weekend.
The late May bank holiday falls on Monday 26 May, and some NHS services…
The late May bank holiday falls on Monday 26 May, and some NHS services…
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Priority Areas from April 2025 to March 2026
From our Annual Public Meeting held in November 2024, through our public listening survey and other data sources, Healthwatch Walsall completed a priorities list on where the public wanted us to focus our work on for the next 12 months. This was…
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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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Are you a young carer?
Young carers are children and young people aged 8 to 18 who help care for someone in their family because of a mental health illness, physical…
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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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Insight Report: Patient experience of Phlebotomy services at Walsall Manor Hospital
During a general outreach session at Walsall Manor Hospital, we noted a significant queue extending from the phlebotomy department into the main Hospital corridor. Causing access issues to other departments and a potential safety risk. We spoke to two members of Hospital staff who informed us that a large number of unexpected 'walk-in' patients had arrived without appointments, contributing to the congestion. As a result, the department experienced increased pressure, prompting the redeployment of clinical staff and phlebotomists from other Hospital wards to support the service at 002.
We were advised that this is a recurring issue which frequently results in significant delays for patients with pre-booked appointments, including individuals undergoing treatment for cancer. In response to these concerns, we decided to explore this theme further by engaging with patients attending the department. This exploratory work was carried out with the valuable support of three Walsall College students currently undertaking work placements with Healthwatch Walsall.
We were advised that this is a recurring issue which frequently results in significant delays for patients with pre-booked appointments, including individuals undergoing treatment for cancer. In response to these concerns, we decided to explore this theme further by engaging with patients attending the department. This exploratory work was carried out with the valuable support of three Walsall College students currently undertaking work placements with Healthwatch Walsall.
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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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