Healthwatch Lancashire

13/11/2025

Over the weekend, Senior Engagement Officer Emmy was at PNE for the Younger Persons’ Brunch and Beyond event!

This event was held for young people in Lancashire who are living with Parkinson's, providing an opportunity for information sharing, support discovery, and participation in activities focused on living with the condition.

Parkinson's disease is a condition in which parts of the brain become progressively damaged over many years. You can learn more about it here: https://bit.ly/3JXmSjG

Thank you Parkinson's UK Parkinson's UK North West for hosting this event💙

12/11/2025

Engagement Officer Louise and Communications Officer Cora recently attended Preston College Freshers Fair to talk to staff and students about Healthwatch, local services and our ongoing projects.

This was also a fantastic opportunity to network with organisations like PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Su***de , Street Pastors and Samaritans !🤝

The majority of feedback we receive is usually around GP services, and this was common at the freshers' fair. We heard from students about GP experiences, which were mainly positive, but some expressed that they struggled with securing a GP appointment, and the process involved long wait times on the phone📞

Read more here🔗 https://bit.ly/4ozF0zo

11/11/2025

10/11/2025

🧠 We want to hear from men about their health.

After the success of our Women’s Health Project earlier this year, we’re gathering information on men’s health and exploring the experiences, challenges, and priorities that shape men’s health and well-being.

💬 Help us by sharing your thoughts in our short survey.
👉 https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/6NUH2L/

07/11/2025

Do you experience incontinence?

The Spinal Injuries Association are working with the The Urology Foundation and the Urology Trade Association to find out people's thoughts on continence care.

You can let them know your thoughts by filling in this survey:
https://bit.ly/continence-care-survey

06/11/2025

Making changes to the service based on your feedback📣

After a recent visit to Ormskirk Hospital, Senior Engagement Officer Emmy heard various pieces of feedback, including some around the waiting facilities.

Patients expressed that when waiting for their appointments in some areas of the hospital, they had no choice but to wander around, as there were no seating options🪑

Since taking this to the Healthwatch quarterly meeting with Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Group, chairs have been installed for patients.

Direct impact👏

05/11/2025

We've just wrapped up Q2 at Healthwatch Lancashire, and here's a quick snapshot of everything we have been up to👇

🔵 2376 people engaged with
🔵 193 pieces of invaluable feedback
🔵 48 people signposted to the correct services
🔵 111 engagement events

Our Women's Health Phase 2 project was completed, and Disability Transport and Accessibility is nearly ready for publication.

We also launched our Ageing Well Without Family project, which is ongoing until the end of November👉 https://bit.ly/AgeingWellHWL

04/11/2025

Don't miss the Public and Community Transport Information Drop-In!🚐

This event is in collaboration with with South Ribble Borough Council , Lancashire County Council and Centre for Ageing Better🤝

This drop-in will provide support about public transport including timetables, getting on and off the bus safely, payment, bus passes and accessing tranposrt with reduced mobility.

📆 December 4th
⏰ 11am-1pm
📍 British Commercial Vehicle Museum Leyland

03/11/2025

Ageing well can look different for those without an immediate support network or family🧑‍🦳👩‍🦳

It's important that services are ready to support these individuals as and when they need it.

If you think you may age without family, we want to hear from you so we can feed back to services about your needs and expectations💙

Share your views here🔗 https://bit.ly/AgeingWellHWL

30/10/2025

🤰 Your voice can shape better maternity care.

Whether you’re expecting, have recently had a baby, or are supporting someone who is, sharing your experience can help improve personalised maternity care and support by completing this quick survey:

👉 https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/O6660G/

29/10/2025

On Monday, Cora and Steve attended the Cosy Homes in Lancashire Affordable Warmth Forum at Lancashire County Council!🏠

The day was filled with speakers who help homes across Lancashire stay warm and speak up for affordable living costs!

Thank you to the National Energy Action Green Rose Community Interest Company Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board , and Morecambe Bay Poverty Truth Commission for their insightful talks 🤝

28/10/2025

Have you considered your future needs when you get older? This can look different for everyone, and you may need people around you or services to support you.

We want to ensure that everyone has the right care to live a fruitful life as they age. For those without an immediate support network, this can be difficult.

If you live alone or don't have an immediate support group locally, please consider sharing your thoughts in our survey.

👉 https://bit.ly/AgeingWellHWL