🧠 We want to hear from men about their health. We’re gathering information on men’s health and exploring the experiences, challenges, and priorities that shape men’s health and well-being. 💬 Help us by sharing your thoughts in our short survey. 👉 https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/6NUH2L/

PARENTS📣 Does your child use social media regularly? With the rise of AI content and the influence of social media, we want to understand how it is affecting young people and their decision-making. Have your say here: https://bit.ly/HWLSocialMedia

📣UPDATE on Autism and ADHD Assessment Pathways in Lancashire and South Cumbria📍 We are aware of recent changes that have caused significant concern for families and young people currently waiting for assessment. For support and to provide feedback: https://bit.ly/UpdateADHDAutismHWL

💬 We’re running a new Men’s Health Survey to understand what really matters to men when it comes to their health and wellbeing. It only takes a few minutes, but your voice can make a big difference. 👉https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/6NUH2L/

Earlier this week, Steve was joined by Debra, one of our volunteers in Accrington at the Park Family Hub. They were talking to families about their maternity experience and personalised care plans🤰  Take part in the survey here: https://bit.ly/4r7VjEz

Have you ever come across advice on social media related to a diagnosis or your overall health?📱  We want to hear about it from health advice, supplements, or learning about a condition you have. Share your views & be enter into a draw to win a £15 Love2Shop voucher🎫 https://bit.ly/HWLSocialMedia

Today, Emmy is at Ribbleton Family Hub talking to families about maternity care🤱 She will be around until 11:30am. Throughout your maternity journey, it's important that your care is personalised to you and your needs. Share more about your experience here: https://bit.ly/4r7VjEz

Want to keep up with all things Healthwatch Lancashire?📰 Make sure your signed up to our newsletter and never miss an update!❗  From project work, our impact, and enter and view reports, stay up to date by signing up!✅ https://bit.ly/HWLNews

Emmy has been busy this week and visited the Young Carers Group with Banardos!💚  She was talking to them about social media, which platforms they're using and how it is impacting how they make decisions.

On Tuesday, Emmy visited the West Lancs & Merseyside Myeloma Support Group to listen to people's experiences and talk about our services, including signposting. Thank you to everyone in the group who shared their personal experiences with us💙

🤰 Help improve personalised maternity care and planning support with this survey. The Local Maternity and Neonatal System (LMNS) are investigating personalised care and support planning by asking women and families to share their maternity experience.  👉 https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/O6660G/

Don't miss your monthly dose of Healthwatch, straight in your inbox!📨 Our newsletter is the perfect way to keep up to date with our ongoing projects, Enter and View visits and more. Sign up here🔗  https://bit.ly/HWLEmailNewsletter

This week, life-saving posters will be displayed in GP surgeries to raise awareness of Jess’s Rule🩵 Jessica Brady passed away in 2020 after cancer was not identified despite 20 GP consultations. Now, a new “3 strikes” rule hopes to ensure earlier diagnosis and prevent more lives from being lost.

Parents📣  Do you have any concerns about your child using social media for advice / information on their health?  We want to hear your views on how young people are being influenced by social media content. If you would like to take part click here➡ https://bit.ly/HWLSocialMedia

Has social media influenced you when it comes to your health?📱 From supplements, to healthy eating, we want to understand whether social media affects your decision-making when it comes to your health🫀  Share your views here👉 https://bit.ly/HWLSocialMedia

We've got BIG plans for this year and you don't want to miss them👀 Make sure you are signed up to our monthly newsletter so you never miss an update📨  📨 https://bit.ly/HWLNewsletter

Emmy is back out and about today in Leyland! She is at the Civic Centre for the Winter Warmers event🧣 🕒 10 am - 3pm 📍Civic Centre West Paddock Leyland Lancashire PR25 1DH Come say hello, have a catch up and Emmy is on hand to listen to your experiences and signpost you to helpful local services➡

Happy New Year!🎊 The first of January signifies unbound opportunities to make this year at Healthwatch Lancashire the best yet😃 We are looking forward to seeing what we can achieve this year and working ever closely with you, our community across Lancashire💙 #NYD #NewYearsDay

We will be attending the Warm Hearts, Warm Homes event next week with South Ribble Borough Council. This event aims to support our ageing population and ensure they receive adequate support over the winter months. 📆 January 6th ⏰ 10am - 3pm 📍 The Civic Centre, West Paddock

Wishing all our community, colleagues, contacts and volunteers a happy and healthy #ChristmasDay🎅🤶 We hope you have a wonderful day🎄  #Christmas2025

Support doesn't stop at Christmas. Below are some amazing organisations that specialise in offering various support for individuals across Lancashire📍  Christmas can be lonely, but please reach out if you need someone💙

We are officially closed for Christmas🎄 Thank you to all our community, colleagues and contacts across Lancashire who have played a part in making 2025 at Healthwatch Lancashire so special💙  We will reopen on January 2nd at 9am. Have a happy, healthy Christmas🎁

This #Christmas, our team will be taking a well-deserved break to celebrate and spend time with family and friends🎉 Please familiarise yourself with our opening hours over the festive period🎄 Happy Holidays!🎁  #Christmas2025

We are working with the Lancashire Maternity and Neonatal Services to gather feedback on personalised maternity care across Lancashire. Pick up a survey at Burnley Royal Hospital, in the Family Planning Clinic, Edith Watson Building. Your views are crucial.

Want to keep up with all things Healthwatch Lancashire?📰 Make sure your signed up to our newsletter and never miss an update!❗  From project work, our impact, and enter and view reports, stay up to date by signing up!✅ https://bit.ly/HWLNews #HealthwatchLancashire

What should I do if my GP removes me from their practice?🏥 It's uncommon, but they may remove patients if the relationship between the patient and GP has broken down🩺  More info in this blog from @healthwatchengland.bsky.social 🔗 https://bit.ly/3IU5fRo

Christmas is just around the corner, and we know that some may need a little extra support over the festive period. The organisations below are here to guide you and offer support. Please reach out if you need it💙

Men often put their health last, but we want to change that. Our Men’s Health Survey hopes to discover what matters most to men, from daily wellbeing to access to care. 💪 Take a few minutes to share your views with us https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/6NUH2L/

Have you considered your needs as you age? This can look different for everyone, and you may need people around you or services to support you. If you live alone or don't have an immediate support group locally, please consider sharing your thoughts in our survey. 👉 https://bit.ly/AgeingWellHWL

🤰 Your voice can shape better #maternity care. Whether you’re expecting, have recently had a baby, or are supporting someone who is, sharing your experience can help improve personalised maternity care and support by completing this quick survey: 👉 https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/O6660G/

🤰 Your voice can shape better #maternity care. Whether you’re expecting, have recently had a baby, or are supporting someone who is, sharing your experience can help improve personalised maternity care and support by completing this quick survey: 👉 https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/O6660G/

Today marks the start of National Safeguarding Adults Week 2025.  The theme of this year's event is 'Prevention - Act Before Abuse'.  Want to know more about what safeguarding is, and how to raise a concern? Visit the Cumbria Safeguarding Adults Board website at https://bit.ly/4i4xlGJ

💬 We’re running a new Men’s Health Survey to understand what really matters to men when it comes to their health and wellbeing. It only takes a few minutes, but your voice can make a big difference. 👉  #MensHealthMatters #HaveYourSay #YourVoiceCounts

🤰 Help improve personalised maternity care and planning support with this survey. The Local Maternity and Neonatal System (LMNS) are investigating personalised care and support planning by asking women and families to share their maternity experience.  👉 https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/O6660G/

NEWS📢 Resident doctors began a 5-day strike today, which will continue until 6:59 am on November 19th. NHS England has asked trusts to keep services running as close to normal as possible. 👉 If you have an appointment, please attend as normal unless you’ve been told otherwise.

🧠 After our Women’s Health Project’s success, we’re gathering information on #MensHealth and exploring the experiences and priorities that shape their health and well-being. 💬 Share your thoughts in our short survey. 👉 https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/6NUH2L/ #HealthResearch #HaveYourSay

Do you experience incontinence? The Spinal Injuries Association are working with the Urology Foundation and the Urology Trade Association to find out people's thoughts on continence care.  You can let them know your thoughts by filling in this survey: https://bit.ly/continence-care-survey

Don't miss the Public and Community Transport Information Drop-In with South Ribble Council, Lancashire County Council and The Centre for Ageing Better!🚐 This drop-in will provide support about public transport. 📆 December 4th ⏰ 11am-1pm 📍 British Commercial Vehicle Museum #Leyland

Ageing well can look different for those without an immediate support network or family🧑‍🦳👩‍🦳 It's important that services are ready to support these individuals as & when needed. We want to feed back to services about your needs & expectations💙 Share your views here🔗 https://bit.ly/AgeingWellHWL

🤰 Your voice can shape better #maternity care. Whether you’re expecting, have recently had a baby, or are supporting someone who is, sharing your experience can help improve personalised maternity care and support by completing this quick survey: 👉 https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/O6660G/

On Monday Cora and Steve attended the Cosy Homes Affordable Warmth Forum at Lancashire County Council! The day was filled with speaks who help homes across Lancashire stay warm and speak up for affordable living costs!

Everyone has the right to live a fruitful life as they age. For those without an immediate support network, this can be difficult. If you live alone or don't have an immediate support group locally, please consider sharing your thoughts in our survey.  👉 https://bit.ly/AgeingWellHWL

As you age, would you be comfortable choosing appropriate care? For those without family or an immediate support network in #Lancashire, it can be difficult to navigate these decisions alone📍👩‍🦳🧑‍🦳 Share your thoughts: https://bit.ly/AgeingWellHWL

Yesterday, Steve & John headed to Whitworth Medical Practice for an Enter and View Visit🩺 Our Enter and View visits involve talking to patients and staff about the practice, and help us to identify any gaps in the service or things that could be improved🔍  Keep an eye out for the full report👀

🤰 Help shape the future of maternity care Your experiences matter. Your maternity journey and voice can guide improvements in personalised care and support. Take a few minutes to share your experience:  👉 https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/O6660G/

Today Louise and Cora are at Preston College today for their Fresher’s Fair!🥳 They’re here until 1pm to talk to students about the future of their health and accessing local services🩺 Make sure to pop down and say hello👋

What does ageing well without a family look like to you? Have you thought about your future plans?💭 We want to hear your views on ageing well in Lancashire and understand what support you may need from local services🏥  Have your say👉 https://bit.ly/AgeingWellHWL

Yesterday, Sue attended the Communities Together Festival of Culture in Lancaster chatting about Healthwatch and our work supporting local residents💭 This event celebrated Lancaster's diverse community, with stallholders from various organisations! Thank you so much to everyone who engaged with us💙

How can organisations meet the Accessible Information Standard (AIS)? The AIS self-assessment framework helps health & social care providers make sure everyone can access and understand health information

The #AccessibleInformation Standards are a legal requirement and commit to ensuring that services are more inclusive for all🧏 Ensure your services are compliant with these steps; - Ask  - Record - Flag - Share - Act - Review  More information on the NHS website🔗 https://bit.ly/46wcpnX #AIS