Healthwatch Lancashire
@hw-lancashire.bsky.social
HWL is Lancashire's independent health and care champion. We listen to your views and share them with decision-makers to influence improvements.
Happy New Year!🎊
The first of January signifies unbound opportunities to make this year at Healthwatch Lancashire the best yet😃
We are looking forward to seeing what we can achieve this year and working ever closely with you, our community across Lancashire💙
#NYD #NewYearsDay
The first of January signifies unbound opportunities to make this year at Healthwatch Lancashire the best yet😃
We are looking forward to seeing what we can achieve this year and working ever closely with you, our community across Lancashire💙
#NYD #NewYearsDay
January 1, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Happy New Year!🎊
The first of January signifies unbound opportunities to make this year at Healthwatch Lancashire the best yet😃
We are looking forward to seeing what we can achieve this year and working ever closely with you, our community across Lancashire💙
#NYD #NewYearsDay
The first of January signifies unbound opportunities to make this year at Healthwatch Lancashire the best yet😃
We are looking forward to seeing what we can achieve this year and working ever closely with you, our community across Lancashire💙
#NYD #NewYearsDay
We will be attending the Warm Hearts, Warm Homes event next week with South Ribble Borough Council.
This event aims to support our ageing population and ensure they receive adequate support over the winter months.
📆 January 6th
⏰ 10am - 3pm
📍 The Civic Centre, West Paddock
This event aims to support our ageing population and ensure they receive adequate support over the winter months.
📆 January 6th
⏰ 10am - 3pm
📍 The Civic Centre, West Paddock
December 30, 2025 at 9:30 AM
We will be attending the Warm Hearts, Warm Homes event next week with South Ribble Borough Council.
This event aims to support our ageing population and ensure they receive adequate support over the winter months.
📆 January 6th
⏰ 10am - 3pm
📍 The Civic Centre, West Paddock
This event aims to support our ageing population and ensure they receive adequate support over the winter months.
📆 January 6th
⏰ 10am - 3pm
📍 The Civic Centre, West Paddock
Wishing all our community, colleagues, contacts and volunteers a happy and healthy #ChristmasDay🎅🤶
We hope you have a wonderful day🎄
#Christmas2025
We hope you have a wonderful day🎄
#Christmas2025
December 25, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Wishing all our community, colleagues, contacts and volunteers a happy and healthy #ChristmasDay🎅🤶
We hope you have a wonderful day🎄
#Christmas2025
We hope you have a wonderful day🎄
#Christmas2025
Support doesn't stop at Christmas.
Below are some amazing organisations that specialise in offering various support for individuals across Lancashire📍
Christmas can be lonely, but please reach out if you need someone💙
Below are some amazing organisations that specialise in offering various support for individuals across Lancashire📍
Christmas can be lonely, but please reach out if you need someone💙
December 23, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Support doesn't stop at Christmas.
Below are some amazing organisations that specialise in offering various support for individuals across Lancashire📍
Christmas can be lonely, but please reach out if you need someone💙
Below are some amazing organisations that specialise in offering various support for individuals across Lancashire📍
Christmas can be lonely, but please reach out if you need someone💙
We are officially closed for Christmas🎄
Thank you to all our community, colleagues and contacts across Lancashire who have played a part in making 2025 at Healthwatch Lancashire so special💙
We will reopen on January 2nd at 9am.
Have a happy, healthy Christmas🎁
Thank you to all our community, colleagues and contacts across Lancashire who have played a part in making 2025 at Healthwatch Lancashire so special💙
We will reopen on January 2nd at 9am.
Have a happy, healthy Christmas🎁
December 19, 2025 at 2:01 PM
We are officially closed for Christmas🎄
Thank you to all our community, colleagues and contacts across Lancashire who have played a part in making 2025 at Healthwatch Lancashire so special💙
We will reopen on January 2nd at 9am.
Have a happy, healthy Christmas🎁
Thank you to all our community, colleagues and contacts across Lancashire who have played a part in making 2025 at Healthwatch Lancashire so special💙
We will reopen on January 2nd at 9am.
Have a happy, healthy Christmas🎁
This #Christmas, our team will be taking a well-deserved break to celebrate and spend time with family and friends🎉
Please familiarise yourself with our opening hours over the festive period🎄
Happy Holidays!🎁
#Christmas2025
Please familiarise yourself with our opening hours over the festive period🎄
Happy Holidays!🎁
#Christmas2025
December 18, 2025 at 10:01 AM
This #Christmas, our team will be taking a well-deserved break to celebrate and spend time with family and friends🎉
Please familiarise yourself with our opening hours over the festive period🎄
Happy Holidays!🎁
#Christmas2025
Please familiarise yourself with our opening hours over the festive period🎄
Happy Holidays!🎁
#Christmas2025
We are working with the Lancashire Maternity and Neonatal Services to gather feedback on personalised maternity care across Lancashire.
Pick up a survey at Burnley Royal Hospital, in the Family Planning Clinic, Edith Watson Building.
Your views are crucial.
Pick up a survey at Burnley Royal Hospital, in the Family Planning Clinic, Edith Watson Building.
Your views are crucial.
December 17, 2025 at 11:33 AM
We are working with the Lancashire Maternity and Neonatal Services to gather feedback on personalised maternity care across Lancashire.
Pick up a survey at Burnley Royal Hospital, in the Family Planning Clinic, Edith Watson Building.
Your views are crucial.
Pick up a survey at Burnley Royal Hospital, in the Family Planning Clinic, Edith Watson Building.
Your views are crucial.
Want to keep up with all things Healthwatch Lancashire?📰
Make sure your signed up to our newsletter and never miss an update!❗
From project work, our impact, and enter and view reports, stay up to date by signing up!✅
https://bit.ly/HWLNews
#HealthwatchLancashire
Make sure your signed up to our newsletter and never miss an update!❗
From project work, our impact, and enter and view reports, stay up to date by signing up!✅
https://bit.ly/HWLNews
#HealthwatchLancashire
December 4, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Want to keep up with all things Healthwatch Lancashire?📰
Make sure your signed up to our newsletter and never miss an update!❗
From project work, our impact, and enter and view reports, stay up to date by signing up!✅
https://bit.ly/HWLNews
#HealthwatchLancashire
Make sure your signed up to our newsletter and never miss an update!❗
From project work, our impact, and enter and view reports, stay up to date by signing up!✅
https://bit.ly/HWLNews
#HealthwatchLancashire
What should I do if my GP removes me from their practice?🏥
It's uncommon, but they may remove patients if the relationship between the patient and GP has broken down🩺
More info in this blog from @healthwatchengland.bsky.social 🔗 https://bit.ly/3IU5fRo
It's uncommon, but they may remove patients if the relationship between the patient and GP has broken down🩺
More info in this blog from @healthwatchengland.bsky.social 🔗 https://bit.ly/3IU5fRo
December 2, 2025 at 1:40 PM
What should I do if my GP removes me from their practice?🏥
It's uncommon, but they may remove patients if the relationship between the patient and GP has broken down🩺
More info in this blog from @healthwatchengland.bsky.social 🔗 https://bit.ly/3IU5fRo
It's uncommon, but they may remove patients if the relationship between the patient and GP has broken down🩺
More info in this blog from @healthwatchengland.bsky.social 🔗 https://bit.ly/3IU5fRo
Christmas is just around the corner, and we know that some may need a little extra support over the festive period.
The organisations below are here to guide you and offer support. Please reach out if you need it💙
The organisations below are here to guide you and offer support. Please reach out if you need it💙
December 1, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Christmas is just around the corner, and we know that some may need a little extra support over the festive period.
The organisations below are here to guide you and offer support. Please reach out if you need it💙
The organisations below are here to guide you and offer support. Please reach out if you need it💙
Men often put their health last, but we want to change that.
Our Men’s Health Survey hopes to discover what matters most to men, from daily wellbeing to access to care.
💪 Take a few minutes to share your views with us
https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/6NUH2L/
Our Men’s Health Survey hopes to discover what matters most to men, from daily wellbeing to access to care.
💪 Take a few minutes to share your views with us
https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/6NUH2L/
November 26, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Men often put their health last, but we want to change that.
Our Men’s Health Survey hopes to discover what matters most to men, from daily wellbeing to access to care.
💪 Take a few minutes to share your views with us
https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/6NUH2L/
Our Men’s Health Survey hopes to discover what matters most to men, from daily wellbeing to access to care.
💪 Take a few minutes to share your views with us
https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/6NUH2L/
Have you considered your needs as you age? This can look different for everyone, and you may need people around you or services to support you.
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
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
November 24, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Have you considered your needs as you age? This can look different for everyone, and you may need people around you or services to support you.
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
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
🤰 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/
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/
November 21, 2025 at 2:14 PM
🤰 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/
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/
🤰 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/
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/
November 21, 2025 at 12:15 PM
🤰 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/
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/
Today marks the start of National Safeguarding Adults Week 2025.
The theme of this year's event is 'Prevention - Act Before Abuse'.
Want to know more about what safeguarding is, and how to raise a concern?
Visit the Cumbria Safeguarding Adults Board website at https://bit.ly/4i4xlGJ
The theme of this year's event is 'Prevention - Act Before Abuse'.
Want to know more about what safeguarding is, and how to raise a concern?
Visit the Cumbria Safeguarding Adults Board website at https://bit.ly/4i4xlGJ
November 17, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Today marks the start of National Safeguarding Adults Week 2025.
The theme of this year's event is 'Prevention - Act Before Abuse'.
Want to know more about what safeguarding is, and how to raise a concern?
Visit the Cumbria Safeguarding Adults Board website at https://bit.ly/4i4xlGJ
The theme of this year's event is 'Prevention - Act Before Abuse'.
Want to know more about what safeguarding is, and how to raise a concern?
Visit the Cumbria Safeguarding Adults Board website at https://bit.ly/4i4xlGJ
💬 We’re running a new Men’s Health Survey to understand what really matters to men when it comes to their health and wellbeing.
It only takes a few minutes, but your voice can make a big difference.
👉
#MensHealthMatters #HaveYourSay #YourVoiceCounts
It only takes a few minutes, but your voice can make a big difference.
👉
#MensHealthMatters #HaveYourSay #YourVoiceCounts
November 17, 2025 at 1:01 PM
💬 We’re running a new Men’s Health Survey to understand what really matters to men when it comes to their health and wellbeing.
It only takes a few minutes, but your voice can make a big difference.
👉
#MensHealthMatters #HaveYourSay #YourVoiceCounts
It only takes a few minutes, but your voice can make a big difference.
👉
#MensHealthMatters #HaveYourSay #YourVoiceCounts
🤰 Help improve personalised maternity care and planning support with this survey.
The Local Maternity and Neonatal System (LMNS) are investigating personalised care and support planning by asking women and families to share their maternity experience.
👉 https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/O6660G/
The Local Maternity and Neonatal System (LMNS) are investigating personalised care and support planning by asking women and families to share their maternity experience.
👉 https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/O6660G/
November 16, 2025 at 9:42 AM
🤰 Help improve personalised maternity care and planning support with this survey.
The Local Maternity and Neonatal System (LMNS) are investigating personalised care and support planning by asking women and families to share their maternity experience.
👉 https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/O6660G/
The Local Maternity and Neonatal System (LMNS) are investigating personalised care and support planning by asking women and families to share their maternity experience.
👉 https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/O6660G/
NEWS📢
Resident doctors began a 5-day strike today, which will continue until 6:59 am on November 19th.
NHS England has asked trusts to keep services running as close to normal as possible.
👉 If you have an appointment, please attend as normal unless you’ve been told otherwise.
Resident doctors began a 5-day strike today, which will continue until 6:59 am on November 19th.
NHS England has asked trusts to keep services running as close to normal as possible.
👉 If you have an appointment, please attend as normal unless you’ve been told otherwise.
November 14, 2025 at 3:16 PM
NEWS📢
Resident doctors began a 5-day strike today, which will continue until 6:59 am on November 19th.
NHS England has asked trusts to keep services running as close to normal as possible.
👉 If you have an appointment, please attend as normal unless you’ve been told otherwise.
Resident doctors began a 5-day strike today, which will continue until 6:59 am on November 19th.
NHS England has asked trusts to keep services running as close to normal as possible.
👉 If you have an appointment, please attend as normal unless you’ve been told otherwise.
🧠 After our Women’s Health Project’s success, we’re gathering information on #MensHealth and exploring the experiences and priorities that shape their health and well-being.
💬 Share your thoughts in our short survey.
👉 https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/6NUH2L/
#HealthResearch #HaveYourSay
💬 Share your thoughts in our short survey.
👉 https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/6NUH2L/
#HealthResearch #HaveYourSay
November 10, 2025 at 12:01 PM
🧠 After our Women’s Health Project’s success, we’re gathering information on #MensHealth and exploring the experiences and priorities that shape their health and well-being.
💬 Share your thoughts in our short survey.
👉 https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/6NUH2L/
#HealthResearch #HaveYourSay
💬 Share your thoughts in our short survey.
👉 https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/6NUH2L/
#HealthResearch #HaveYourSay
Do you experience incontinence?
The Spinal Injuries Association are working with 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
The Spinal Injuries Association are working with 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
November 7, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Do you experience incontinence?
The Spinal Injuries Association are working with 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
The Spinal Injuries Association are working with 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
Don't miss the Public and Community Transport Information Drop-In with South Ribble Council, Lancashire County Council and The Centre for Ageing Better!🚐
This drop-in will provide support about public transport.
📆 December 4th
⏰ 11am-1pm
📍 British Commercial Vehicle Museum #Leyland
This drop-in will provide support about public transport.
📆 December 4th
⏰ 11am-1pm
📍 British Commercial Vehicle Museum #Leyland
November 4, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Don't miss the Public and Community Transport Information Drop-In with South Ribble Council, Lancashire County Council and The Centre for Ageing Better!🚐
This drop-in will provide support about public transport.
📆 December 4th
⏰ 11am-1pm
📍 British Commercial Vehicle Museum #Leyland
This drop-in will provide support about public transport.
📆 December 4th
⏰ 11am-1pm
📍 British Commercial Vehicle Museum #Leyland
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 & when needed.
We want to feed back to services about your needs & expectations💙
Share your views here🔗 https://bit.ly/AgeingWellHWL
It's important that services are ready to support these individuals as & when needed.
We want to feed back to services about your needs & expectations💙
Share your views here🔗 https://bit.ly/AgeingWellHWL
November 3, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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 & when needed.
We want to feed back to services about your needs & expectations💙
Share your views here🔗 https://bit.ly/AgeingWellHWL
It's important that services are ready to support these individuals as & when needed.
We want to feed back to services about your needs & expectations💙
Share your views here🔗 https://bit.ly/AgeingWellHWL
🤰 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/
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/
October 30, 2025 at 12:42 PM
🤰 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/
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/
On Monday Cora and Steve attended the Cosy Homes Affordable Warmth Forum at Lancashire County Council!
The day was filled with speaks who help homes across Lancashire stay warm and speak up for affordable living costs!
The day was filled with speaks who help homes across Lancashire stay warm and speak up for affordable living costs!
October 29, 2025 at 1:16 PM
On Monday Cora and Steve attended the Cosy Homes Affordable Warmth Forum at Lancashire County Council!
The day was filled with speaks who help homes across Lancashire stay warm and speak up for affordable living costs!
The day was filled with speaks who help homes across Lancashire stay warm and speak up for affordable living costs!
Everyone has the right 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
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
October 28, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Everyone has the right 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
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