Reflecting on the conclusion of Maternity and Neonatal Independent Senior Advocacy service.

We are deeply disappointed by the decision to end the Maternity and Neonatal Independent Senior Advocacy (MINSA) service pilot. Over the past 2 years, this service has provided…

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Addiction support: Closing the care gap

On Friday 23rd January, Chloe and Caitlin from the Healthwatch Cumberland team went to Newcastle for an incredibly powerful conference, centred around lived experience of…

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Jess's Rule

Have you heard of Jess’s Rule? This week, posters about Jess’s Rule were placed in every GP surgery across the UK. This action serves as a reminder to healthcare staff that repeat…

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Healthwatch Cumberland: Fighting the January Blues

January can be a month of reflection and resolution, during which we start a-fresh and launch ourselves into the new year ahead. However, with the cold winter nights and dark days…

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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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