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Check out our March newsletter: buff.ly/VWV9Xp8
This month we highlight #ShareforBetterCare Week, The Kings Fund report on ‘The future of patient voice’, and a spotlight article of the Survivors' Network. Thanks for reading! ⭐

#Healthwatch #ShareforBetterCareWeek @healthwatchengland.bsky.social

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A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came to speak to us today at Jubilee Library. It was great to meet you and hear about your experiences of health and care.

#shareforbettercare #shareforbettercareweek #Healthwatch
@healthwatchengland.bsky.social

📍 What's the biggest challenge with local health or social care?
👇 Be honest—comment, DM, or visit healthwatchkirkleesandcalderdale.com/your-views/ 💙
#Healthwatch #Kirklees #Calderdale #LocalVoices #NHSFeedback

Photo of woman smiling with an iPad and a graphic of a stopwatch. The text says: Share for Better Care Week - 23 - 29 March. Take three minutes to share your experiences of health and social care and make a real difference. www.hwbh.co.uk

Your voice matters! Sharing your feedback about NHS and social care can make a huge difference and help staff to deliver the best care possible for our community.

Share your experiences today: buff.ly/B0HfsSp

#ShareForBetterCare @healthwatchengland.bsky.social #Healthwatch

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Thanks @brighton-hove.gov.uk for having us to speak at today's Home Care Forum. It was great to hear from other services and providers, and to share the fantastic work our volunteers do on the Homecare Check project.

#healthwatch #homecare #publicvoice

📢 NEW REPORT: Healthwatch England reveals real experiences in health and social care.
Take a look: www.healthwatch.co.uk/report/2026-03-16/state-...
💬 If you could change ONE thing about local services, what would it be? 👇
#HealthAndSocialCare #Healthwatch

⚠️ Two deaths. A suicide. And a reporting system that failed. How could this happen with a widely used medication? Click to uncover the full story 👉🏿 tinyurl.com/yx8b29p3
#MedicalSafety #GLP1 #WeightLossDrugs #HealthWatch #FDA #Health #Wellness #Ozempic #Wegovy #NovoNordisk #WeightLoss #Diabetes

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This #YoungCarersActionDay focuses on the theme ‘Fair Futures for Young Carers’ and calls for more support in schools for young carers, so they have the same opportunities to thrive and succeed like other young people.

Learn more here: buff.ly/JQfK1C5

#healthwatch #YoungCarer #youngcaregivers

Tomorrow’s AI models are learning from today’s polluted research The research ecosystems AI models train on are changing in ways policymakers aren't yet attuned to.

Source: #Canada #Healthwatch

A prevailing but incorrect assumption is that this is an early-stage glitch. One that will fade as #AImodels grow larger and their infrastructure matures.

#cdnhealthcare #Canpoli #Healthcare #AI

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Quick question 👇
Have you ever used a home testing kit? 🧪
(e.g. COVID-19, sexual health, bowel cancer screening)

What was your experience?
Reply with:
1️⃣ Easy to use
2️⃣ Difficult to use
Or tell us more 👇
Your feedback helps improve local health services
#Healthwatch

A Healthwatch in Sussex report on Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services | Healthwatch Brightonandhove Healthwatch in Sussex delivered a project to learn about patient experiences of the Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service since the 1st April 2025 when the EMED group took over the delivery of the S...

Read the Healthwatch in Sussex report on Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services with our recommendations and statements from the EMED group and NHS Sussex.

Read the report: www.healthwatchbrightonandhove.co.uk/report/2026-...

#Healthwatch #IndependentVoice #IndependentPatientVoice

Healthwatch in Sussex want to hear from you! Let us know what you know about, and your experiences of accessing or trying to access, weight loss injections.

Talk to us: buff.ly/kTkD6RH ⭐
Thanks for taking part!

#Healthwatch #IndependentVoice @sussex-kls.bsky.social #weightlossinjections

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⭐ Read our February newsletter: buff.ly/Gma4skD

This month features a spotlight on a new community health drop-in, as well as reports from our work with Healthwatch in Sussex, plus lots more. Thanks for reading!

#Healthwatch @healthwatchengland.bsky.social @sussex-kls.bsky.social

Join us at our weekly drop‑in sessions. We can help you get the support you need or offer straightforward advice and information.

Share your experiences of local health & social care. We are here to listen and help you access the services that matter to you. #Healthwatch #Bury

Common Sweetener May Damage Critical Brain Barrier, Risking Stroke Found in everything from protein bars to energy drinks, erythritol has long been considered a safe alternative to sugar.

#HealthWatch
Artificial sweetener damages blood brain barrier increasing risk of stroke, heart disease and other crytical life functions says findings by Colorado University
www.sciencealert.com/common-sweet...

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Don't forget to share your views on the creation of a new NHS Online Trust (a virtual hospital): buff.ly/AigUlwB

We will submit your feedback as part of our response to a government consultation. Thank you!

#Healthwatch #IndependentVoice #PatientVoice #NHS #virtualhospital

🌟 Latest news 🌟

Healthwatch has launched a confidential, quick survey to gather feedback on health and social care services in England. Responses won’t affect care and will help inform service improvements.

View the survey:
buff.ly/3P9CM4y

#Healthwatch #HaveYourSay

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People can live with HIV for a long time without any symptoms and testing is the only way to know your status. Testing is quick, easy, confidential, and free for everyone in the UK.

Learn more with the @tht.org.uk and here: buff.ly/9cS1U0F

#ITest #HIVTestingWeek #Healthwatch

Lord Hunt predicts resistance in Parliament on proposals to abolish independent Healthwatch Speaking recently on the HSJ Health Check podcast, Lord Hunt said he expected the government to come under “huge pressure” in the House of Lords over plans to abolish Healthwatch. Drawing on his own…

Recent remarks from Lord Philip Hunt of King’s Heath, a former health minister in the Labour government, signal that the government’s proposed abolition of Healthwatch may face significant resistance in Parliament

#Healthwatch #Research #PatientVoice #ServiceUserInvolvement

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Share your views on the creation of a new NHS Online Trust (a virtual hospital): buff.ly/AigUlwB

We would like to hear your views about this new service so that we can submit your feedback as part of our response to a government consultation.

#Healthwatch #IndependentVoice #PatientVoice #NHS

A list of Healthwatch Northumberland's Here to Hear drop-in sessions in February. In the top left corner there is a woman smiling in a pink circle.

Come and speak to us in person at our #HereToHear drop-in sessions in #February. Tell us about #NHS or social care services you have used as a patient or carer, or pick up some information about local services and support - healthwatchnorthumberland.co.uk/events

#Northumberland #Healthwatch

A Healthwatch Brighton and Hove logo and text saying: In January, we received confirmation of our funding for 2026/27, which will support our continued operation until March 2027 at least. We continue to operate as normal; we are here to listen to your experiences of using health and social care services and to speak up on your behalf. As we learn more about our future, we will keep you updated.

We've received confirmation of our funding for 2026/27, which will support our continued operation until March 2027 at least. We continue to operate as normal and will update you as the situation develops.

Talk to us: buff.ly/9Uea6EK

#IndependentVoice #Healthwatch @healthwatchengland.bsky.social

The deadliest cancer for people under 50 has changed for the first time in a decade, leaving experts shocked Experts say they're stunned by how quickly colon cancer has overtaken other deadly cancers, including lung and breast.

#Discover #News #Cancer #ColonCancer #Health #HealthNews #CancerNews #HealthWatch #Woman

www.yahoo.com/health/condi...

The making of a Health Bill - Lord Hunt on the clashes to come HSJ Health Check · Episode

Lord Hunt recently appeared on HSJ's podcast, discussing the government’s proposed changes to health & social care. He spoke about plans that could affect #Healthwatch and questions about how public voice would be represented if these proposals go ahead.

🎧: open.spotify.com/episode/5CJD...

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Read our first newsletter of 2026: buff.ly/E2hVMuO

We've included our first public Homecare report with @brighton-hove.gov.uk, news from the local area including info about Neighbourhood Mental Health Teams, and a spotlight article with Lara at The Lonely Club.

#Healthwatch #IndependentVoice

One of our young volunteers, Aaliyah, has created a fantastic infographic for our recent Enter and View visit to Grundy Day Care Centre. It’s inspiring to see young people contributing so meaningfully to our projects.

Read the full report: healthwatchbury.co.uk/report/2025-... #Healthwatch

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We had a great night with our wonderful team at the volunteer social last night. Food, drinks, and laughs were had, so thanks to everyone for coming out! 🥰

#Healthwatch #Volunteer

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Don't forget! Share your experiences of local pharmacy services with Healthwatch in Sussex, including Pharmacy First. Take part in our short poll (six questions) here: buff.ly/MuRk6q4

#Healthwatch #BrightonandHove #IndependentVoice

It’s Brew Monday ☕

Sometimes the best thing you can do is stop and have a brew.

Today we’re sharing a cuppa and a reminder that if you’ve ever felt unheard when it comes to health and care, you’re not alone.

We’re here to listen 💙

#BrewMonday #Healthwatch #YouAreNotAlone #BlueMonday

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It's not too late to participate in #DryJanuary as every day is a win, plus Alcohol Change UK have lots of resources and motivational tips to help you along the way.

Learn about the benefits of changing your relationship to alcohol here: buff.ly/cMiQHct

#DryJanuaryChallenge #Healthwatch