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Enter and View at Tendercare Oldbury March 2026
Staff at Tendercare go all out for their residents in a show of fun and support by dressing in inflatable animal costumes, putting on sing along music and encouraging the residents to dance and join in.
Our Authorised Representatives said…
Our Authorised Representatives said…
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Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year
Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year from the Healthwatch Sandwell Team!
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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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Enter & View at Bartholemew February 2026
We recently visited Bartholemew Lodge Nursing Home where staff members told us they "enjoy the ongoing connection they have with residents,…
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Patient engagement event in support of Neuroblastoma UK
Dr N U Haque & Partners are thrilled to share that they raised over £500 from our recent event! All donations will go directly to Neuroblastoma…
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Sandwell residents aged 55 and over, Sandwell Council want to hear from you!!
We want to hear from you!
Are you aged 55 or over and living in Sandwell?
We’d like your views on the kind of support that can…
Are you aged 55 or over and living in Sandwell?
We’d like your views on the kind of support that can…
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Enter and View at Tendercare March 2026
This report presents the observations and insights obtained during the Enter and View visit. The findings represent the perspectives of those who shared their views with us during the visit and should not be considered reflective of all individuals within the service. We anticipate that the recommendations provided will contribute to strengthening service delivery and improving outcomes for the people who use the service.
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Enter and View at Bartholemew Lodge Nursing Home February 2026
Bartholomew Lodge Nursing Home is a 30 bed care home located at 1 Trouse Lane, Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 7HR. It provides a range of care services including nursing, dementia, palliative, respite and physical disability care.
This report presents the observations and insights obtained during the Enter and View visit conducted on 26th January 2026. The findings represent the perspectives of those who shared their views with us during the visit and should not be considered reflective of all individuals within the service. We anticipate that the recommendations provided will contribute to strengthening service delivery and improving outcomes for the people who use the service.
This report presents the observations and insights obtained during the Enter and View visit conducted on 26th January 2026. The findings represent the perspectives of those who shared their views with us during the visit and should not be considered reflective of all individuals within the service. We anticipate that the recommendations provided will contribute to strengthening service delivery and improving outcomes for the people who use the service.
Find out more