Unlocking the Power of People Driven Care - Healthwatch Sandwell Annual Report 24/25

News - 3 July 2025

We have published our Annual Report for 2024/25, showcasing the voices of local people and the impact of their feedback on health and social care services. From GP access to SEND support, the report highlights the real experiences of Sandwell residents and how their views have helped shape improvements across the system.

This year’s report, themed “Unlocking the Power of People-Driven Care,” captures the outcomes of key projects, including work with foster carers, Digital Access of NHS apps, and ongoing engagement with underserved groups. It also outlines how Healthwatch Sandwell has worked in partnership with the NHS, local authority, and voluntary sector to ensure that people’s voices lead to meaningful change.

 

Read our report here - https://www.healthwatchsandwell.co.uk/report/2025-06-30/healthwatch-san…

Your views are making a difference

It's easy to think "what's the point, nothing ever changes". But your views, along with millions of others, have already helped to improve health and social care. Take a look and see what's changed thanks to people speaking up.

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