Have your say: Help shape the future of palliative and end-of-life care

Talking about death is something many people find difficult but your views can make a genuine difference to how support is given at one of the most important moments in life. The…

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Healthwatch Lancashire: December 2025 Newsletter

Happy New Year!It's time to welcome in the New Year. Over the last 12 months, our team at Healthwatch Lancashire has been working non-stop!From projects to events, navigating…

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Why not try Dry January?

Are you trying out Dry January this month? Maybe you’ve decided to cut down on what you would usually drink? Or perhaps you’re just curious about how reducing your alcohol intake…

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Bellweathers Exhibition - Fragility and Survival

Up in the hills around us the bellwether sheep go out ahead of their flocks testing the edges of their world, sounding warnings and finding new possibilities. But who are our…

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Your Healthwatch making national headlines

Our work highlighting how hard it is to get an NHS dental appointment made the national news this week. Both The Independent and The Guardian led with articles on how people…

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We had fun learning some Makaton

On Tuesday 16th December, the Healthwatch Cumberland team had a great time learning some Makaton with Pamala Odell from The Makaton Charity. We learned some key signs and symbols,…

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Building Community Care Together: Becky's reflections from the last few months at the Cumberland Collective

Over the past few months, I’ve had the privilege of stepping into the role of managing The Cumberland Collective, and what an inspiring start it has been. At its heart, the…

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Do you have a right to a second opinion?

A second opinion is when you choose to request the expertise of another healthcare professional after you've been given a diagnosis or treatment plan. What are the new rules about…

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Advice and Support: Winter Time

Low mood and symptoms of depression during Christmas time is more common then you might think. Cold weather, short days, no sun and the Christmas stress can actually take a toll…

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