People First calls for independent advocacy to be part of national response to maternity and neonatal harm

People First are deeply saddened by the findings of the independent review into maternity and neonatal services at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, published on 24 June…

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Ormskirk District General Hospital (02.06.2026)

On Tuesday 2nd June 2026, Healthwatch Lancashire attended an engagement event at Ormskirk District General Hospital. Our Senior Engagement Officer, Emmy, spoke with patients about…

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Chorley and South Ribble Hospital (16.06.2026)

On Monday 16th March, Healthwatch Lancashire attended an engagement event at Chorley and South Ribble Hospital. Senior Engagement Officer Emmy spoke with patients about their…

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Chorley Hospital Pop up (11.06.2026)

On Thursday 11th June 2026, Healthwatch Lancashire attended an engagement event at Chorley and South Ribble Hospital. Senior Engagement Officer Emmy spoke with patients about…

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Physiotherapy Focus Group Skelmersdale

Senior Engagement Officer Emmy supported a member of the MSK physiotherapy team within Ormskirk hospital to understand residents' experience of using the physiotherapy service in…

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Health passports: why do they matter?

What is a health passport? A health passport is a document that can help explain your medical needs and care and communication preferences. This helps make sure that you receive…

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Supporting Carers in an Emergency: The Lions “Message in a Bottle”

We are always looking for simple, practical ways to support carers and the people they look after. That’s why we’re pleased to share an important safety initiative that could make…

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We interviewed Helen, Manager of Restore

We recently visited Restore in Carlisle for the Big Lunch, to talk to local people and organisations about community work being done in our local area, and to interview the shop’s…

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