1. News -

    HWS were hearing from local people about how Covid -19 was affecting their mental health, so decided to conduct a study into access to mental health and well-being services in Sandwell during COVID - 19 pandemic.
  2. Report -

    Healthwatch Sandwell often hears from patients saying that it is very difficult to get an appointment at a GP Surgery.
  3. Report -

    During the period January to March 2021, Healthwatch Sandwell has collated patient experiences. These are sourced from: phone contact with residents/patients, focus groups we facilitate, focus groups we attend, local online forums and service user groups. In addition, we have received service user experiences/feedback via our web-based ‘Feedback Centre’ and since its inception in July 2019 we have received over 274 experiences/comments shared across NHS and Social Care Services.
  4. Report -

    Throughout the year a total of 9 Youth Healthwatch volunteers have been recruited and attending regular meetings.
  5. Report -

    During the period April to June 2021, Healthwatch Sandwell has collated patient experiences. These are sourced from phone contact with residents/patients, focus groups we facilitate, focus groups we attend, local online forums, and service user groups and service user experiences/feedback via our web-based ‘Feedback Centre’.
  6. Report -

    Our Healthwatch activities involve signposting the public to relevant support agencies to assist them with their concerns.
  7. Advice and Information -

    Healthwatch Sandwell Advisory Board
    27 January 2021 – Virtual Microsoft Teams
    Public Board Meeting Agenda
  8. Report -

    Healthwatch Sandwell Advisory Board Meeting Minutes
    Microsoft Teams Virtual Meeting 27th January 2021
  9. Report -

    Healthwatch Sandwell Advisory Board
    4 May 2021 2021
    Public Board Meeting Agenda
  10. Report -

    Minutes of Healthwatch Sandwell Advisory Board
    4 May 2021, 2021