A year of listening at Healthwatch Westmorland and Furness

Reflecting on 2024: A year of listening, supporting and making a difference in health and social care As Christmas and the new year approach, we look back on a transformative 12…

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Reflecting on 2024 at Healthwatch Lancashire

Healthwatch Lancashire Manager, Jodie, reflects on a year of progress for Healthwatch: As the new year approaches, this is the perfect opportunity to reflect on the work that…

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Healthwatch Stockton reflecting on 2024

Healthwatch Stockton Manager, Natasha, shares her reflections on 2024, the changes, challenges and the successes that has happened over the last 12 months. As we approach the end…

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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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Healthwatch Lancashire: November Newsletter

Welcome to the Healthwatch Lancashire monthly newsletter. Winter is well and truly here but that isn't stopping our team from getting stuck in with various events in Lancashire…

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Do you have an Adult Safeguarding concern?

What is safeguarding?  ‘Safeguarding’ is the term given to measures and actions that are taken to protect specific groups of people, such as children, young people, and adults…

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Safeguarding Adults through collaborative partnerships.

Collaborative partnerships are vital for effective adult safeguarding, making sure people at risk of harm receive the support and protection they need to live a life free from…

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Understanding County Lines and Protecting Vulnerable Adults

As we support Adult Safeguarding Week, it’s vital to shed light on serious issues that threaten the safety and well-being of vulnerable adults. One such issue is county lines - a…

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One Year of the Maternity and Neonatal Independent Senior Advocate Pilot in the North East and North Cumbria

August 2024 marked the end of our first year of work on the Maternity and Neonatal Independent Senior Advocate pilot. Our team has taken time to reflect on how things have…

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