1. Report -

    Find out about Healthwatch Warwickshire's engagement work related to the NHS Long term plan in 2019.
  2. Report -

    “Great advocates for people in their community”
  3. Blog -

    Visiting providers of health and social care services is the most hands-on way that any local Healthwatch has to ensure that local services are fit for purpose.
  4. Report -

    Our Engagement Charter sets good practice for when patients, carers and members of the public are asked to give their views, or get involved in their services.
  5. News -

    We love to hear from you directly, when you get in touch to share your experiences.
  6. Advice and Information -

    To help hospitals cope with winter pressures and also keep patients and staff safe whilst Covid-19 remains in circulation, there is a new way of accessing urgent and emergency care in Warwickshire.
  7. Blog -

    Chris Bain, Chief Executive of Healthwatch Warwickshire presented the findings of our Covid-19 survey to the Warwickshire County Council - Adult Social Care & Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee (OSC).
  8. Report -

    We asked the local people of Shipston and the surrounding villages on their feelings towards the proposed development of a Health and Wellbeing Centre.
  9. News -

    An opportunity to use your experiences of caring for a family member, friend or neighbour to help improve services.
  10. Report -

    Find out more about the Government's plans to reform the funding of Adult Social Care.
  11. Advice and Information -

    The Health and Care Act has received Royal Ascent and the launch date for the new Integrated Care System is July 1 2022.
  12. News -

    All over the UK, your local NHS organisations have joined forces with local councils.
  13. Advice and Information -

    Information can be found here on who to contact in a crisis, A&E waiting times, how to find a Walk in Centre, cost of living support and more.
  14. Report -

    In April 2023 we held an online event for residents of Warwickshire who use Adult Social Care Services, or care for someone who does.
  15. News -

    Have your say on the Health Visiting service in Warwickshire.
  16. Advice and Information -

    Find out what support is available to help you travel to your hospital appointments.
  17. Blog -

    Healthwatch Warwickshire has signed up to the Armed Forces Covenant.
  18. News -

    10th December is World Human Rights Day and in 2019, marked a year to the day that we started our ambitious project to improve access to healthcare services for those who are experiencing homelessness.
  19. Report -

    Healthwatch Warwickshire has completed wave 1 of our Rights to Access project - Warwick District.
  20. Blog -

    Read about our visit to Leamington Night Shelter.
  21. News -

    Barnardo’s has launched a new support service specifically for Black, Asian, and minority ethnic children, young people and their families impacted by Covid-19.
  22. Report -

    Read all about our Rights to Access Healthcare Project (RAP), as phase 1 has drawn to an end.
  23. News -

    We have been researching what it is like for hearing-impaired people in Warwickshire to access health care services.
  24. Advice and Information -

    If you have a disability, organisations have a duty to take positive steps to make their services as accessible to you as they are to a non-disabled person.
  25. News -

    Find out about the #MadeForMe campaign.
  26. Report -

    This survey is now closed and you can read our findings below. We would still like to hear your experiences of using services in Warwickshire.
  27. Advice and Information -

    An e-booklet, aiming to improve information and support available for neurodivergent people and their families is now available on the news page of the 'Dimensions of Health and Wellbeing' website.
  28. Report -

    We spent a morning with Heart of England Mencap Ambassadors finding out what is important to them about their health and wellbeing.
  29. Advice and Information -

    Around 7,500 people are diagnosed with ovarian cancer each year.
    The sooner ovarian cancer is detected, the easier it is to treat.
    Find out how to recognise the symptoms, what treatment is available and what you can expect from an appointment.
  30. Advice and Information -

    Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the womb grows in other places, such as the ovaries, fallopian tubes, on the bladder or around the pelvis. It can affect people who have periods, at any age.

  31. Blog -

    Following our survey in 2022, we spoke to four Deaf people about what it is like for them accessing health care in and around Warwickshire. Gillian, Shane and Terry are pictured below.
  32. News -

    From January 2024, Healthwatch Warwickshire will be asking for ex-armed forces veterans across North Warwickshire, Nuneaton and Bedworth to tell us about your experiences of visiting GPs and other health care professionals, and taking care of your health.

    We are working with the WCC Armed Forces Covenant Officer and other partners to understand and improve access to primary care, including to physical health checks, for people who have previously served in the UK Armed Forces.
  33. Report -

    Thank you to everyone who shared their experiences of menopause services across Warwickshire with us.
    You can read our findings in the report below.
  34. Report -

    The Mencap Heart of England Reach Out Group are Ambassadors for Adults with Learning Disabilities.

    In January 2024 we visited the group to find out what they had to say about Adult Social Care.
  35. Advice and Information -

    A year ago the Accessible Information Standard came into force. It requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate in a way that everybody can understand. Here's a reminder of what you should expect.