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.
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
As you age, would you be comfortable choosing appropriate care? For those without family or an immediate support network in #Lancashire, it can be difficult to navigate these decisions alone📍👩🦳🧑🦳
Share your thoughts: https://bit.ly/AgeingWellHWL
Share your thoughts: https://bit.ly/AgeingWellHWL
October 24, 2025 at 12:12 PM
As you age, would you be comfortable choosing appropriate care? For those without family or an immediate support network in #Lancashire, it can be difficult to navigate these decisions alone📍👩🦳🧑🦳
Share your thoughts: https://bit.ly/AgeingWellHWL
Share your thoughts: https://bit.ly/AgeingWellHWL
Yesterday, Steve & John headed to Whitworth Medical Practice for an Enter and View Visit🩺
Our Enter and View visits involve talking to patients and staff about the practice, and help us to identify any gaps in the service or things that could be improved🔍
Keep an eye out for the full report👀
Our Enter and View visits involve talking to patients and staff about the practice, and help us to identify any gaps in the service or things that could be improved🔍
Keep an eye out for the full report👀
October 22, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Yesterday, Steve & John headed to Whitworth Medical Practice for an Enter and View Visit🩺
Our Enter and View visits involve talking to patients and staff about the practice, and help us to identify any gaps in the service or things that could be improved🔍
Keep an eye out for the full report👀
Our Enter and View visits involve talking to patients and staff about the practice, and help us to identify any gaps in the service or things that could be improved🔍
Keep an eye out for the full report👀
🤰 Help shape the future of maternity care
Your experiences matter. Your maternity journey and voice can guide improvements in personalised care and support.
Take a few minutes to share your experience:
👉 https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/O6660G/
Your experiences matter. Your maternity journey and voice can guide improvements in personalised care and support.
Take a few minutes to share your experience:
👉 https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/O6660G/
October 22, 2025 at 9:12 AM
🤰 Help shape the future of maternity care
Your experiences matter. Your maternity journey and voice can guide improvements in personalised care and support.
Take a few minutes to share your experience:
👉 https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/O6660G/
Your experiences matter. Your maternity journey and voice can guide improvements in personalised care and support.
Take a few minutes to share your experience:
👉 https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/O6660G/
Today Louise and Cora are at Preston College today for their Fresher’s Fair!🥳
They’re here until 1pm to talk to students about the future of their health and accessing local services🩺
Make sure to pop down and say hello👋
They’re here until 1pm to talk to students about the future of their health and accessing local services🩺
Make sure to pop down and say hello👋
October 22, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Today Louise and Cora are at Preston College today for their Fresher’s Fair!🥳
They’re here until 1pm to talk to students about the future of their health and accessing local services🩺
Make sure to pop down and say hello👋
They’re here until 1pm to talk to students about the future of their health and accessing local services🩺
Make sure to pop down and say hello👋
What does ageing well without a family look like to you? Have you thought about your future plans?💭
We want to hear your views on ageing well in Lancashire and understand what support you may need from local services🏥
Have your say👉 https://bit.ly/AgeingWellHWL
We want to hear your views on ageing well in Lancashire and understand what support you may need from local services🏥
Have your say👉 https://bit.ly/AgeingWellHWL
October 21, 2025 at 1:02 PM
What does ageing well without a family look like to you? Have you thought about your future plans?💭
We want to hear your views on ageing well in Lancashire and understand what support you may need from local services🏥
Have your say👉 https://bit.ly/AgeingWellHWL
We want to hear your views on ageing well in Lancashire and understand what support you may need from local services🏥
Have your say👉 https://bit.ly/AgeingWellHWL
Yesterday, Sue attended the Communities Together Festival of Culture in Lancaster chatting about Healthwatch and our work supporting local residents💭
This event celebrated Lancaster's diverse community, with stallholders from various organisations! Thank you so much to everyone who engaged with us💙
This event celebrated Lancaster's diverse community, with stallholders from various organisations! Thank you so much to everyone who engaged with us💙
October 20, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Yesterday, Sue attended the Communities Together Festival of Culture in Lancaster chatting about Healthwatch and our work supporting local residents💭
This event celebrated Lancaster's diverse community, with stallholders from various organisations! Thank you so much to everyone who engaged with us💙
This event celebrated Lancaster's diverse community, with stallholders from various organisations! Thank you so much to everyone who engaged with us💙
How can organisations meet the Accessible Information Standard (AIS)?
The AIS self-assessment framework helps health & social care providers make sure everyone can access and understand health information
The AIS self-assessment framework helps health & social care providers make sure everyone can access and understand health information
October 18, 2025 at 9:01 AM
How can organisations meet the Accessible Information Standard (AIS)?
The AIS self-assessment framework helps health & social care providers make sure everyone can access and understand health information
The AIS self-assessment framework helps health & social care providers make sure everyone can access and understand health information
The #AccessibleInformation Standards are a legal requirement and commit to ensuring that services are more inclusive for all🧏
Ensure your services are compliant with these steps;
- Ask
- Record
- Flag
- Share
- Act
- Review
More information on the NHS website🔗 https://bit.ly/46wcpnX
#AIS
Ensure your services are compliant with these steps;
- Ask
- Record
- Flag
- Share
- Act
- Review
More information on the NHS website🔗 https://bit.ly/46wcpnX
#AIS
October 17, 2025 at 10:02 AM
The #AccessibleInformation Standards are a legal requirement and commit to ensuring that services are more inclusive for all🧏
Ensure your services are compliant with these steps;
- Ask
- Record
- Flag
- Share
- Act
- Review
More information on the NHS website🔗 https://bit.ly/46wcpnX
#AIS
Ensure your services are compliant with these steps;
- Ask
- Record
- Flag
- Share
- Act
- Review
More information on the NHS website🔗 https://bit.ly/46wcpnX
#AIS