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Have your say on local pharmacy services.
Have your say on local pharmacy services!
Sandwell Council would like to hear your thoughts about the pharmacy services near you. Your feedback will help to shape the Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA), which looks at whether local…
Sandwell Council would like to hear your thoughts about the pharmacy services near you. Your feedback will help to shape the Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA), which looks at whether local…
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Midland Met Hospital changes to services - Punjabi
The Midland Metropolitan University Hospital opened on 6 October. On the same day Sandwell Hospital's accident and emergency department closed.
Are you Punjabi speaking and need information and advice on this?
Are you Punjabi speaking and need information and advice on this?
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Cervical Screening My Way - Women in England ask for at home screening kits
A self-testing kit, which detects human papillomavirus (HPV), a group of viruses that can lead to cervical cancer, helps women carry out cervical screening in the privacy and convenience of their own homes. HPV home kits are currently available to buy at…
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New five-year Healthwatch Sandwell contract awarded to ECS
SANDWELL Metropolitan Borough Council has awarded the new Healthwatch Sandwell contract to existing provider Engaging Communities Solutions Community Interest Company.
This means ECS (Engaging Communities Solutions) will continue to deliver the…
This means ECS (Engaging Communities Solutions) will continue to deliver the…
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Come along and talk to Melissa at one of the locations shown below! We want to listen to your patient experiences. We can also offer information, advice and support.
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Community Chats
Come and say hello to Leanne and Melissa who are offering advice, information and signposting the second Thursday of every month! Leanne and Melissa are also hear to listen to your Health and Social Care experiences.
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Unlocking the Power of People Driven Care - Healthwatch Sandwell Annual Report 24/25
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…
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Your Voice - Our Action. Healthwatch Sandwell Listening Survey Responses 2025
At the beginning of this year, we conducted our listening survey. We listening to peoples experiences of health and social care services and asked…
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Your experiences of NHS Pelvic Health Care - DURING & AFTER PREGNANCY
The Black Country LMNS (Local Maternity and Neonatal System) are currently working to improve the Pelvic Health Care that you receive from the NHS…
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Latest reports and publication
Healthwatch Sandwell Annual Report 2024-2025
In 2024–2025, Healthwatch Sandwell reached an incredible 24,117 people through outreach, face-to-face engagement, and digital platforms. We continued to listen to local people, amplifying their voices across health and social care. Our team has worked consistently to ensure that the experiences and concerns of Sandwell residents help shape and improve local services.
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March Insight 2025
Take a look at what Healthwatch Sandwell have been doing during March !
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