Why support for patients with chronic pain must be improved Living with chronic pain can limit your ability to live and work, yet it is a reality for millions of people in England. Find out the problems people are facing and what services can do to better support people living with pain.

Living with #ChronicPain? You’re not alone 💛

Many face long waits and poor access to care but supportive, #HolisticTreatment can help.

Read @healthwatchengland.bsky.social's latest blog on the challenges and how the #NHS can do better: http://bit.ly/41SAu5M

#Healthwatch #HWWF

Seen something about a health event near you?

Popped by a drop-in clinic or screening van lately?

We’re always listening - your feedback helps shape better services for everyone in Westmorland and Furness💬🩺

#Healthwatch #YourVoiceMatters #HWWF #NHS #Healthcare

You told us… and we listened.

In March, we heard from 347 people across Westmorland & Furness.

Your feedback helps us:
✅ Shape our focus
✅ Raise issues with providers
✅ Signpost to support

Share your story 👇
https://f.mtr.cool/bbyabrzbvx

#HWWF #Healthwatch #YouToldUs

Pharmacy opening times: Easter 2025 - Healthwatch Westmorland and Furness Worried about pharmacy opening times this Easter? Find out when and where local pharmacies across Westmorland and Furness are open.

Need a pharmacy this Easter? 🐣🌸

We’ve pulled together a list of local opening times across Westmorland & Furness for the bank holiday weekend.

Find out more: https://f.mtr.cool/mbkcvrlcgb

#Easter2025 #HWWF #Healthwatch #Pharmacy

Multi-coloured pie chart showing which services Healthwatch Westmorland adn Furness heard the most about in March from patients and public. The biggest segment is for GPs, on "9%. This slice is gold.

Spill the tea on your care experience! ☕

Whether it was amazing, not so great, or downright awful — we want to hear it: https://f.mtr.cool/ehxuxovsto

Your feedback helps us shout about brilliant care and speak up where things need to change 💪
 
#HaveYourSay #Healthwatch #HWWF

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TOMORROW! Join us for Conversation & a Cuppa! ☕🍰

Come along from 11 AM – 1 PM for tea, coffee, cake and great company!

Everyone’s welcome – we can’t wait to see you there! 💙

#ConversationAndACuppa #CommunitySupport #BarrowInFurness #HWWF

Health & Wellbeing Event – Coming soon! 🌿

Join us on Tuesday 18th March at Appleby Hub

✨ Discover helpful resources
💬 Get expert advice
🤝 Connect with local services

For more details, check out our event page: https://bit.ly/43BX0RR

#Appleby #HealthAndWellbeing #HWWF #Healthwatch

Join us for Conversation & a Cuppa! 🍰

Come along on 12th March, 11 AM – 1 PM at Cooke’s Studios in Barrow.

It’s the perfect chance to share feedback, have a chat or just enjoy a cuppa in good company💙

#CommunitySupport #BarrowInFurness #HWWF #Healthwatch

We're brightening up the office just in time for spring! 

Nothing like a fresh bunch of flowers to bring a bit of colour and joy to our day 

Are you looking forward to spring? 🌼✨

#HWWF #Spring #Healthwatch

We know many local carers are feeling the same.

Support exists but it’s not always easy to find.

If you're a carer, share your experience to help us push for better services.

Get in touch: bit.ly/3QLoxZw

#Carers #HWWF #Healthwatch

📢 We want to hear from YOU!

At Healthwatch Westmorland and Furness, your feedback is at the heart of everything we do but now we’d love to hear about your experience with us!

Share your thoughts here: https://bit.ly/4gU3f6t

#Healthwatch #WestmorlandAndFurness #HWWF #Cumbria

Feeling overwhelmed by the news? It’s okay to take a step back 💙

Taking breaks doesn’t mean you don’t care - it means you’re protecting your mental health so you can engage in a way that’s sustainable.

The world is heavy, but you don’t have to carry it alone

#MentalHealth #News #Detox #HWWF

Great feedback from locals on their positive GP experiences at Alfred Barrow!

Friendly staff, easy appointments and efficient care are making a real impact.

Check out the full story here 👉 https://bit.ly/41rzpBQ

#HWWF #GPAppointments #GP

MS patients, we want to hear from you!

Have you been switched from Tysabri to Tyruko?

Some patients report unexpected side effects

📢 Tell us how this change has affected you: bit.ly/44FImpK

#MultipleSclerosis #NHS #HWWF

If you're visiting Alfred Barrow Health Centre, come and have a chat with us!

📍 Duke Street, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 2LB
🕜 12:30 – 3:00 PM

We’d love to hear about your experiences with health and social care services - whether good or bad

#Cumbria #BarrowInFurness #HWWF

We're here to make your voices heard, not to be left drowning in the chaos.

What has your experience been like with the health services in our area?  

Comment below or head on over to our Feedback Centre: https://s.mtrbio.com/iejquqanjs

Tell us your tale 💙
 
#HWWF #Healthwatch #Cumbria

Who are Healthwatch?

Not a lot of people know about us but we're the kind of friend you need when local health services aren't treating you right.

To learn more about us, check out our website here: bit.ly/4g6vezt

Or watch our snazzy video below 👇

#HWWF #Healthwatch #Cumbria

We’re finally on Bluesky! 🎉

Do you have an experience with local health or social care services?

Whether it’s positive, negative or somewhere in between, we want to hear it.

Follow us to get the latest on health and social care in Westmorland and Furness💙

#HWWF #Cumbria #WestmorlandAndFurness