Healthwatch Solihull is a local consumer champion for health and social care. We ensure the public voice is heard.
Solihull, West Midlands
Joined March 2013
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The cost-of-living crisis is putting many people under financial strain, and prescription costs are more than some people can afford. Find out what help is available to you - bit.ly/3qN5Gnl #Healthwatch #PrescriptionCosts #CostOfLivingCrisis
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Many of you have told us that you have experienced problems registering with a GP. Read our advice article that explains more about your rights and what to do if you are refused the right to register. bit.ly/3OeVKMn
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Today our Chief Executive joins other Healthwatch staff at Westminster Abbey to celebrate all that the NHS has done for us in the last 75 years and reflect on how it can remain fit for the future. @HWBrum @HWLambeth @HealthwatchRBKC @hwluton
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'We share the CQC’s concerns around staffing levels, training issues, morale and failure to learn from mistakes having a detrimental impact on patient safety.' Statement from our & @HealthwatchSol Chair @RichardBurden27 about maternity services @uhbtrust healthwatchbirmingham.co.uk/…
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'UHB now has no excuse and no time to waste in challenging and changing a toxic culture that has persisted for far too long' - read a statement from our & @HealthwatchSol chair @RichardBurden27 on the #Bewickreview into @uhbtrust healthwatchbirmingham.co.uk/…
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.@HWBrum and @HealthwatchSol have been informed that publication of the findings of the investigation will take place today
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We are thinking of all mums today 💙🧡
Please be gentle with yourself and do what is right for you.
Our Helpline is open from 10am -12pm today if you need to talk.
➡️ sands.org.uk/mother-day
➡️ sands.org.uk/support
#AlwaysAMum #MothersDay #BabyLoss #PregnancyLoss
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'These allegations around bullying and patient safety.... are extremely worrying and it is imperative they are investigated seriously'. Statement from our &
@HealthwatchSol chair @RichardBurden27 on
@BBCNewsnight & @bbcmtd investigation into
@uhbtrust healthwatchbirmingham.co.uk/…
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Many new mums experience the ‘baby blues’, but for some women this can become postnatal depression. If you experienced #PND did you get any support from your GP, midwife or health visitor? Tell us your story to help improve care for others: bit.ly/3N5aDih @MMHAlliance
ALT Woman holding a young baby. Text says "1 in 4 mums experience mental health problems before and after giving birth #MaternalMHMatters."
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We’re so thrilled to see so many of you supporting #SpotLeukaemia !❤️
‘ @HealthwatchSol Manager Natalie is wearing spots again this year in aid of blood cancer awareness month, something very close to her heart.’
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Our joint research with @traversepeople - VacciNation: Exploring vaccine confidence - has been published in the Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities. Read it here: bit.ly/3wa8lH8
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Hear today’s BBC report on NHS dentistry in #r4today ? @HWBrum and @HealthwatchSol recently published the results of our own investigation into people’s experiences getting to see NHS dentists in Birmingham and Solihull. Read our report here healthwatchbirmingham.co.uk/…
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Do you live in the North or Midlands, and have had to pay for an operation or medical treatment in 2022?
If the answer is yes, then we urgently want to speak to you for a news story we're working on.
Please email [email protected] if you want to get involved.
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@AcornsHospice @Sufcsolihull @Edwardstrust @BirminghamSands @ali_rea For any dads that have and are going through babyloss. You are not alone.
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⭐Happy #SignLanguageWeek2022 everyone! 🙌
🟩This years theme will be all about how #BSLBringsusTogether.
🟦Tune-in to our social media this week from 14th-20th March 🗓 to see our latest #SLW posts.
🟪Show us your support by liking and sharing our posts with your friends.
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Good to hear the Secretary of State @sajidjavid talking about meaningful choice for patients - including providing help with accommodation and travel if the NHS can treat you faster at a different hospital
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Today we have launched our new campaign to ensure everyone knows if they are entitled to healthcare information they can understand. Help us spread the word #YourCareYourWay bit.ly/3sJwCRS
ALT Two people talking surrounded by question marks showing confusion. "You should be given healthcare information in a way you can access. Join our campaign. #YourCareYourWay
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Today we have published our annual report, highlighting our work over the last year championing what matters to you. Find out how we have worked with services to help improve care for everyone bit.ly/3GkevqB
ALT Front cover of the Healthwatch England annual report, two women smiling at the camera under the title "Championing what matters to you"
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Struggled to get dentistry care? We want to hear your experiences.
Have your say in our new investigation into access to NHS dentistry. Take part in our survey 👉 it doesn’t take long and your voice makes a difference - surveymonkey.co.uk/r/K9CHY55
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Solihull's rates the highest in the region and are set to go over 1,000 per 100,000k very soon.
Please plan what you do & who you see very carefully.
Test before you go.
Plenty of space at vaccination sites so don't delay!
@SolihullCouncil @SolihullUpdates @NHSBSolCCG