Healthwatch Blackpool
Independent voice for social care
Ensuring that our community voices are at the heart of shaping health and care services locally.
We believe that the best way to do this is by providing the people of Blackpool with opportunities to share their views and experiences.
Healthwatch Blackpool are the independent voice for health and social care. Our team exists to ensure that we hear from people who are rarely listened to.
We work closely with NHS leaders and decision-makers to ensure that feedback is responded to and acted upon, with the aim of improving care. Our team are also a source of reliable and trustworthy information and advice, helping people to find appropriate and timely support.
Through heartfelt conversations, community events and co-produced projects, we’ve heard directly from people across Blackpool.
Through heartfelt conversations, community events and co-produced projects, we’ve heard directly from people across Blackpool.
Time and time again, they’ve told us what matters most to them and we’ve acted on it. We’ve seen and felt the difference that real involvement makes, not only in shaping better services, but in restoring confidence to people finding their way around health and care systems.
People have shared how their communication with health and care providers has improved and how they’ve become more aware of the services available to support them and their loved ones following guidance, reassurance and the right advice.
We have prioritised building strong local relationships this year on a foundation of a collective drive for change. Partners, including the NHS Population Health Team and Public Health Blackpool, have worked alongside our team to influence positive changes to local services, rooted in the needs of our residents.
Healthwatch in numbers last year
Stories listened to, helping shape health care needs
People received advice to support wellbeing
Young people involved to help inform LGBTQ+ education in schools
People came forward to tell their stories around menopause and perimenopause
Healthwatch stories...
At Empowerment, we recognise that every journey is unique, and we’re proud to support individuals in achieving their personal goals. We celebrate each step forward, no matter how big or small.
Robbies's story
Robbie is now receiving the right support for his health, finances and future.