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Healthwatch Kirklees & Calderdale
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Your local health and social care champions. We make sure services hear your voice and use your feedback to improve care.​
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Sign our national petition calling on the government to protect the independence of local voices in health and care. We ask for your support: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
Petition: Review decision to abolish independent local Healthwatch
We are asking the government to: • Revisit its decision to abolish local independent services that speak up for the public • Consult with the public to codesign a service which meets their needs and s...
petition.parliament.uk
August 7, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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At Healthwatch Kirklees and Calderdale, we are sad to share the news that Healthwatch is to be closed down. However, we remain committed to supporting our community and championing those whose voices are often unheard in Kirklees and Calderdale💙
healthwatchengland.bsky.social Healthwatch England @healthwatchengland.bsky.social · Jun 28
Our Chief Executive Louise Ansari responds to news that #Healthwatch is to be closed down.

"This is clearly a sad day for our staff, volunteers, and everyone associated with Healthwatch who have proudly supported people and communities to speak up about their experiences of health and social care."
"This is clearly a sad day for our staff, volunteers and everyone associated with Healthwatch who have proudly supported people and communities to speak up about their experiences of health and social care. Over the past 12 years, we've helped millions of people raise concerns, access vital advice and influence real change in the services they rely on. By championing the voices of local communities, we've helped drive countless improvements across the NHS and social care - successes I understand the government recognises. Our focus is now on ensuring a smooth transition of our function to the NHS and government, so that the voices and patients and the public continue to be heard." Quote from Louise Ansari, Chief Exceutive at Healthwatch England.
June 30, 2025 at 8:17 AM
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Our Chief Executive Louise Ansari responds to news that #Healthwatch is to be closed down.

"This is clearly a sad day for our staff, volunteers, and everyone associated with Healthwatch who have proudly supported people and communities to speak up about their experiences of health and social care."
"This is clearly a sad day for our staff, volunteers and everyone associated with Healthwatch who have proudly supported people and communities to speak up about their experiences of health and social care. Over the past 12 years, we've helped millions of people raise concerns, access vital advice and influence real change in the services they rely on. By championing the voices of local communities, we've helped drive countless improvements across the NHS and social care - successes I understand the government recognises. Our focus is now on ensuring a smooth transition of our function to the NHS and government, so that the voices and patients and the public continue to be heard." Quote from Louise Ansari, Chief Exceutive at Healthwatch England.
June 28, 2025 at 9:37 AM
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Mental Health Awareness Week has begun 💙

If you’re needing a little support, here’s who to call ☎️ 

Please share far and wide! #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
A pink graphic with a list of mental health helplines for Mental Health Awareness Week. It includes: Mind: 0300 102 1234 (Open 9am–6pm weekdays) Samaritans: 116 123 (Always open) Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM): 0800 58 58 58 (Open 5pm–midnight) If you're in Wales, CALL: 0800 132 737 (Always open) If you're under 25, The Mix: Text THEMIX to 85258 (Always open) Text at the bottom says: "Share and save this post."
May 12, 2025 at 7:56 AM
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On Monday, we joined Overgate Hospice at The Shay to hear your views on health & care 💬
Great feedback on the Hospice and the Hub’s support across Calderdale 💙
We helped someone with the NHS App, ran bookmark art & joined a fun chair dance with Bamford Belles & Beaus!
Three seperate images from the Overgate Hospice Hub. One image is of a rainbow bookmark on a table. Another is a selfie, our engagement officer took in front of the building. And the other image is of a banner promoting the Overgate Hospice Hub.
May 12, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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Exciting News! We’ve just launched our brand-new website! 🎉
Visit our new site to find out what we can do to help you and leave feedback on local health and social care services! 💙
www.healthwatchkirkleesandcalderdale.com
We have a new website! Head to our new page to leave feedback on local health and social care services. www.healthwatchkirkleesandcalderdale.com
March 27, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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Joining us as a member of West Yorkshire Voice means you will receive information about opportunities to share your experiences and ideas. You will also hear about ways your voice is helping to make change.

See our latest newsletter for recent updates: re-url.uk/WP1G
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February 7, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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We have made the move to BlueSky.

Follow us to find out about ways you can be involved in sharing your experiences and voice to feed into decision making about Health and Care Services across West Yorkshire!

Also make sure to follow @healthwatchleeds.bsky.social and @hwkirkcal.bsky.social.
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February 4, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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Have you ever tried to quit smoking? What worked for you? What didn’t?
Take our survey and share your thoughts
www.surveymonkey.com/r/smokersand...

#StopSmoking #HealthyKirklees #HaveYourSay #Smoking #QuitSmoking #Kirklees #Healthwatch
Smokers and ex-smokers we need you! Share your real-life experiences and opinions to shape the future of support for those on their journey to quit! Fill out our survey and have your say on stop smoking services in Kirklees.
January 24, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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Explore eye-opening insights in our latest report with Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust: Opening Doors: Enhancing Hospital Visits for Patients, Visitors, Carers, and Staff🏥
healthwatchkirklees.co.uk/report/openi...
Would you like to know what people told us about visiting patients at Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary? Our report ‘opening doors: enhancing hospital visits for patients, visitors, carers, and staff is out now!
November 28, 2024 at 1:16 PM