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When deaf patients persevere with the consultation without a BSL interpreter it invariably results in misinformation and then misdiagnosis.

In total HWS engaged with 68 people, the findings from both surveys have been amalgamated for this report

Healthwatch Sandwell Advisory Board (HAB) Public Meeting.

Held on Tuesday 10th March 2020 2.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m.
Central Avenue, Tipton, Sandwell

Horseley Heath Medical Centre is situated in Tipton area of Sandwell. They also have another surgery, Tandon Medical Centre in Upper Gornal. They see 11,400 patients across the two practices.

The Black Country Family Practice is situated in Tipton area of Sandwell. It provides care for 14,000 patients.

Healthwatch Sandwell Advisory Board (HAB) Public Meeting

Held on Thursday 9th January 2020 2.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m.
Central Avenue, Tipton, Sandwell

Charnat Care is a day service for people with learning disabilities and or autism. The service is accessed by people from Sandwell and Dudley. The service is open Monday to Friday from 9.00am until 5.00pm

Regis Medical Centre is within the Health Partnership is a GP led partnership that comprises
Oakham Surgery, Carters Green Medical Centre and Whiteheath Medical Centre.

Healthwatch Sandwell Advisory Board (HAB) Public Meeting.
Held on Thursday 7th November 2019 2.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m.
Central Avenue, Tipton, Sandwell

Sandwell & West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust Lyndon Ward 4.

Healthwatch Sandwell Advisory Board (HAB) Meeting held on Thursday 18 July 2019, 2.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m.
Central Avenue, Tipton, Sandwell

Hawthorns Medical Centre is situated in Smethwick area of Sandwell. It provides care for 3,500 patients with the support of the HUB that was initiated by the Sandwell and West Birmingham Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG). The HUB links them with Lodge Road Surgery and Victoria Health Centre, both in Smethwick.