The days are getting ever so slightly longer, and we're convinced we saw a peak of sunshine this week!🌞
Spring is on the horizon, and there is no slowing down at Healthwatch Lancashire! Scroll down for an update on our current vacancy, new website and projects⭐
The Impact of Social Media on Young People
Our latest project is FLYING! We are so grateful for all of the responses and feedback we have received so far!
Until the end of March, we are investigating the impact of social media on young people when it comes to making decisions about their health🏥
We want to understand young people's perception of their health and how this can be affected by social media content. Additionally, we hope to hear from parents and if they have any concerns about their children using social media for advice/information on their health.
Our New Website
Our website has moved!
We want to share that our website has now moved to become a part of the We Are People First website.
We have worked closely with People First for over 7 years now, and have taken this opportunity to revisit our current website and hopefully make this easier for our community to use.
You can still find all of our reports, project information and news updates - just in a different space📣
Catch up on our previous reports👇
Last year was super busy at Healthwatch Lancashire, and we've finally concluded all of our research project work after the publication of Disability, Transport and Accessibility.
This report presents our findings. We were interested specifically in the challenges disabled people face organising transport, physically attending services, and accessing those services upon arrival.
Missed one of our other reports? Check them out here⬇
🔵 Women's Health Phase 2
🔵 Disability, Transport and Accessibility Phase 1
We are hiring!
Healthwatch Lancashire is hiring an Engagement Officer to support our organisation and highlight the challenges facing our local communities when it comes ot health and social care services.
The role involves gathering feedback from patients and the public on the quality of health and social care services in Lancashire, highlighting local issues and promoting greater involvement in shaping and scrutinising services to improve integration and outcomes.
It also includes working with community groups, the voluntary sector, NHS partners and local authorities, carrying out Enter and View visits, and providing free information and signposting to help people understand their options and access appropriate support.
Full description and how to apply below👇
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Thanks for reading, see you next month🎉