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We wanted to find out what is important to young people when accessing Health and Social Care services, what they feel is missing and give young people an opportunity to have their voices heard.

Healthwatch Walsall working with Walsall Together had been asked to
carry out a project on male suicide. The proposal for this work had
been put forward by the East 2 Primary Care Network who wanted a
local campaign to raise awareness about male suicide

This report contains the outcome of engagement work undertaken in relation to loved ones and family members experiences of end of life / palliative care in Walsall and details some recommendations for end-of-life care pathway improvements for commissioners and providers of end-of-life services to consider and respond to.

To observe, and capture the experiences of service delivery from the residents' and relatives’ points of view.

Your monthly catch-up on health and social care experiences, topics, and themes, and useful information.

A copy of our Annual Public Meeting presentation

To observe and capture the experiences of service delivery from the residents and relatives’ point of view.

Healthwatch continues to gather information locally, through various means, such as surveys, focus groups, one-to-one conversations and questionnaires.

Throughout the pandemic, Mental Health in young people has been exacerbated due to minimal socialising with the lockdown, not attending education, and having to support relatives.

A copy of our public meeting/ minutes. Agenda plus 4 documents enc.

The Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA) is a key commissioning tool for NHS England, Local
Authority and Clinical Commissioning Group’s (CCG). The PNA includes pharmaceutical services and
other services that may be delivered through community pharmacy. The PNA maps current provision,
assesses local need, and identifies any gaps in provision. It is reviewed every 3 years and Healthwatch
Walsall were pleased to be asked to have an integral role in the consultation process.

We undertook a survey with people who have used the UTC at Walsall Manor Hospital.