Healthwatch Blackpool

03/11/2025

As part of their commitment to continuous improvement, Trinity Hospice has invited Healthwatch Blackpool to independently gather feedback from individuals, families, and carers.
This is your chance to share what Trinity does well, suggest areas for improvement, and help shape the future of care. Your feedback is anonymous and will make a real difference.
👉 Take part here: https://forms.office.com/e/4y1zfR2mxJ
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29/10/2025

Healthwatch Blackpool were commissioned by Public Health and worked closely with the NHS Smokefree Blackpool To***co and Addiction Service to explore local smoking and va**ng behaviours.

We’re pleased to share that our Smoking and Va**ng Summary Report has now been published. The report highlights key findings and recommendations to help support a healthier Blackpool.

👉 Read the report here:

For Healthwatch Blackpool’s collaboration with Public Health Blackpool and NHS Smokefree Blackpool To***co Addiction Treatment Service, insights were gathered from adults, children and young people who smoke or v**e, including recent starters, those who had relapsed, and the wider community. The a...

27/10/2025

As part of their commitment to continuous improvement, Trinity Hospice & Palliative Care Services has invited Healthwatch Blackpool to independently gather feedback from individuals, families, and carers.
This is your chance to share what Trinity does well, suggest areas for improvement, and help shape the future of care. Your feedback is anonymous and will make a real difference.
👉 Take part here: https://forms.office.com/e/4y1zfR2mxJ

09/10/2025

Over the past few days, Charlotte, Abi and Vanessa visited St Mary’s Catholic Academy to deliver assemblies to year 8's and 9's, raising awareness and dispelling common myths about va**ng.

Thanks so much for having us, we thoroughly enjoyed visiting! 💜✨

03/10/2025

🌟 One Stop Community Shop – South Shore 🌟

Join The Hub at South Shore every Wednesday from Oct 2025–Mar 2026 for support, advice, activities, and a shared meal!

🍽 October Highlight: Cost of living - save money, manage household costs and streching budgets.
- When: Every Wednesday Morning, 10:30am–2pm
- Where: The Hub at South Shore
- Lunch served 12–1pm – stay and connect!

New sessions at the hub every Wednesday. We are here to help in any way we can.

19/09/2025

Charlotte and Vanessa recently attended the Blackpool & The Fylde College FE and HE Freshers Fair. It was lovely to meet so many students, share information about the work we do at Healthwatch Blackpool, and share useful resources from local organisations.

This week, we were also delighted to welcome two student placements, Vanessa from the University of Lancashire and Lucy from Lancaster University.

09/09/2025

Alongside Blackpool Council and the University of Hull, we would like to hear from care home residents and staff about how extreme weather (like heatwaves or storms) affects life in care homes and the care people receive.

By sharing your experiences, you will help us understand how services can better respond and plan for the future.

📢 Please complete our short survey and help us make a difference!

http://bit.ly/46787lu

Thank you 💙💗💚

02/09/2025

Healthwatch Blackpool would like to share the following information about a new support group launching in Blackpool for secondary breast cancer, by Breast Cancer Now:

Living with secondary breast cancer group launches in Blackpool!

We know a diagnosis of secondary breast cancer can mean adjusting to difficult changes in your life, and sometimes it can help to talk with other people in a similar situation. Our Living with Secondary Breast Cancer group in Blackpool gives you the chance to do just that, in a relaxed and supportive environment. Details for our new Blackpool group launching in September:

Where: Central Blackpool (address sent when signed up)

When: Usually the third Thursday of the month

Time: 11am – 1pm

Who: Around 5 to 15 people and an experienced counsellor will be there to welcome you and facilitate. If you’d like to come along you can register online: Register for Living with Secondary Breast Cancer | Breast Cancer Now

Our monthly groups, facilitated by a trained counsellor, are a chance to meet others living with secondary breast cancer in your local area.

25/07/2025

🚨 New Resource Alert! 🚨
Healthwatch Blackpool is committed to empowering our community. That's why we've launched a comprehensive page on our website dedicated to cancer information and support services.

Find everything you need, from key information on cancer to signposting to local and national organisations.

Knowledge is power. Take a look:

https://healthwatchblackpool.co.uk/conversations-about-cancer/

24/07/2025

Charlotte and Mike had a lovely walk in the park with the Macmillan team and group members, sharing experiences, insights and meaningful conversations. Your input is appreciated and thank you so much for having us!

The Macmillan Walk in the Park takes place in Stanley Park on the fourth Thursday at 1pm, meeting outside the Cafe.

Fylde Coast Macmillan Information and Support Service offers a range of supportive groups. For more information, visit: https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/services/macmillan-cancer-information-and-support-service/groups-and-events

23/07/2025

Your Voice on Cancer Matters! 📢

Healthwatch Blackpool are hosting their final Blackpool Libraries listening event and want to hear your experiences and views on cancer. Your input is vital in shaping local health services!
Whether you or a loved one has been affected by cancer, or you simply want to share your thoughts on cancer awareness, screening, and prevention, we want to hear from you. We'll also have useful information for you to take home!

Join us:
Layton Library, Talbot Road, Blackpool FY3 7BD
Friday, 25th July at 11 am

Don't miss this chance to make a real difference! See you there!

22/07/2025

Alex and Charlotte had the pleasure of attending the Alcohol Free Women group last Friday at Blackpool Sports Centre, where we had meaningful conversations around cancer. We also provided further awareness on National Cancer Screening Programmes, ways to reduce cancer risk, and HPV.

We’re really grateful to all the ladies who shared their experiences and insights. Your input is appreciated and thank you so much for having us!

The next Alcohol Free Women session at Blackpool Sports Centre will be on the 15th August. The first session is free and then £6 pay as you go, and you don’t need to live in Blackpool to attend!

Upcoming Alcohol Free Women August sessions:
4th August: St Martin and St Hilda Church Hall, FY6 7NU 6:45-8:15pm
9th August: Fleetwood Health Centre, FY7 6HP 10:30-11:30am
28th August: St Anne's YMCA, FY8 1XD 6:45-8:15pm

The group is friendly, welcoming, and there’s always brew and biscuits to enjoy, so pop on down! ☕🍪