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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 and see us!
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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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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Experiences of Cancer Services in Sandwell
Healthwatch Sandwell is working to understand the experiences of people affected by cancer in our area. By sharing your story through our survey, you…
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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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Latest reports and publication
Dovedale Enter and View Report July 2025
Part of Healthwatch Sandwell remit is to carry out Enter and View visits. Healthwatch Sandwell Authorised Representatives (AR) will conduct these visits to health and social care premises to find out how they are being run and make recommendations where there are areas for improvement.
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April - June Insights 2025
Our Insight Report is now LIVE! See what the team have been doing during April - June this year!
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