Healthwatch Halton

'Come in we're hiring. Engaging Communities Solutions. Healthwatch Halton. Healthwatch Warrington.'

🌟Project Co-ordinator – Patient and Public Reference Group

Home-based with travel across Warrington and Halton

Part-time (21 hours/week) – 12-month fixed term (with potential for extension)

£25,000 FTE / Pro Rata £14,189

❗The deadline is Friday.

Apply at: www.healthwatchhalton.co.uk/work-us

'Independent and confidential support for the Armed Forces Community. DMWS. Defence Medical Welfare Service Supporting the frontline. Defence Medical Welfare Service (DMWS) are here for serving personnel, reservists, veterans and their family members/carers through the stress and uncertainty of healthcare treatment. We know it can be hard to ask for help. That's why our support is: Confidential and discreet One to one and unlimited Tailored and personal to you Face to face or over the phone We can help you with: Healthcare concerns Stress and anxiety Feelings of loneliness/isolation Money or housing worries Drug or alcohol issues Family problems How to get in contact Email us: referrals@dmws.org.uk Phone us:0800 999 3697 Visit our website: www.dmws.org.uk COVENANTROYAL AIR FORCE MNWB Defence Medical Welfare Service St John and Red Cross Defence Medical Welfare Service (DMWS) DMWS is a registered charity 1087210 (England & Wales) and SC045460 (Scotland).'

Defence Medical Welfare Service.

Defence Medical Welfare Service (DMWS) is an independent charity providing medical welfare to those who have, and continue to, serve on the frontline. Offering personalised, confidential support.

☎ 0800 999 3697
📱 referrals@dmws.org.uk
🔗 dmws.org.uk

'You and Your General Practice Guidelines. Helping patients to get the best from General Practice. NHS.'

GP practices across England are now following a new national charter: You and Your General Practice (YYGP).

YYGP has been developed to help patients understand what to expect from their general practice and how they can get the best from their GP team.

www.healthwatchhalton.co.uk/advice-and-i...

Have your say on our new strategy!

Your experiences and feedback can help shape our future priorities.

Visit our website before 20 October to complete the survey: orlo.uk/yq27y

'Black History Month 2025. Standing firm in power and pride. This October we unite under the powerful theme honoring generations of resilience, cultural strength and identity within the Black British community. Celebrate the past. embrace the present.'

This year’s #BlackHistoryMonth theme Standing Firm in Power and Pride, calls us to recognise not only the struggles, but the resilience, resistance, and achievements that shape Black British life.

www.healthwatchhalton.co.uk/news/2025-09...

'Sharing feedback leads to change, making care better for everyone. #ShareForBetterCare Healthwatch'

We need your feedback on NHS and social care services. Take a few minutes to share your experience with us.

We make sure NHS leaders and other decision makers hear your voice and use your feedback to improve care, but can only do this with your input.

👉https://healthwatchhalton.co.uk/have-your-say

'Stoptober Stopping starts today. Make it to 28 days smoke free and you're five times more likely to quit for good. NHS.'

Quit Smoking this #Stoptober? 🚭

The day you stop, your body starts clearing itself of nasty toxins and the repair process begins. ❤

Get free local support and advice from Halton Stop Smoking service;
📱HIT@halton.gov.uk 0300 029 0029
Self refer: halton.me/contact-the-...

'Three times and we rethink Reflect Review Rethink'

Jess's Rule launched to save lives.

Jess’s Rule is a primary care initiative to encourage GPs teams to rethink a diagnosis if a patient presents three times with the same symptoms or concerns.

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1 / 2 Have you read the latest National Maternity and Perinatal Audit (NMPA) report, which shows that 2023 saw the lowest number of births in England and Wales since 1977?

Read the full report here: www.hqip.org.uk/resource/545...

'Have you recently had a healthcare experience you'd like to share? We want to hear from YOU! Healthwatch.'

Help your NHS understand what’s working and what’s not when it comes to local services by sharing your feedback confidentially.

You can help improve care for you, your loved ones and your community. 💙

📢 Share your feedback today at: www.healthwatchhalton.co.uk/have-your-say

#ShareforBetterCare

Text on an infographic asking, "Are you eligible for free prescriptions?" Details eligibility criteria such as age, health conditions, and benefits status. Includes the Healthwatch logo.

With living costs so high many people are living under financial strain, and NHS prescriptions cost more than some people can afford. Find out what help is out there to help you. https://www.healthwatch.co.uk/advice-and-information/2025-08-20/what-help-can-you-get-pay-your-nhs-prescription

'Zero Suicide Alliance Because ONE life lost is ONE too many. Open up. Save a life. Take the training.'

Could you help save a life?

Zero Suicide Alliance training aims to support suicide awareness and shares ideas for how you can approach a potentially life-saving conversation.

Take the short, free, online training: zerosuicidealliance.com/suicide-awar...

#SuicideAwareness #WSPD2025

YouTube video by NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Too Much Blue - Get a Review

‘Too Much Blue - Get a Review’ campaign is aimed at helping children and young people manage asthma.

The campaign aims to encourage better self-management of asthma through education, practical tools, and community engagement.

🎞 www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4L3...

🔗 tinyurl.com/3d9cmuzs

Infographic from The Eve Appeal for #GynaeCancerAwarenessMonth. The text reads: “Nearly 3 in 4 people would be willing to take up genetic testing if they were eligible, but widespread misunderstanding was found around what cancers are hereditary.” The Eve Appeal logo is in the bottom left corner, and a large red abstract shape decorates the right side.

This #GynaeCancerAwarenessMonth charity @eveappeal found that nearly 3 in 4 people would be willing to take up genetic testing if they were eligible, but there is wide-spread misunderstanding of what cancers may be hereditary. Find out more on their blog: bit.ly/4g62QiH

Pregnant woman uses tablet device at home.

Pregnant women can now make a simple self-referral to maternity care.

Women across England can now self-refer online to get their first midwife appointments quicker and easier by completing a simple online form.

Learn more at: tinyurl.com/yc67rbef

'Petitions UK Government and Parliament.'

📢What to make sure your voice is still heard?

Protect your right to feed back independently. Sign local Healthwatch national petition calling on the government to protect the independence of local voices in health and care.

👉 tinyurl.com/4x542euy
#ProtectIndependentVoice #YourVoiceMatters

'British Heart Foundation. 1. Click to start RevivR training 2. Learn lifesaving CPR in 15 mins. 3. Use a cushion to practise. 4. Get your certificate.'

Learn CPR in just 15 minutes.

Many of us will witness a cardiac arrest in our lifetime. Be ready for that day with RevivR, the fast, free and easy-to-use online tool.

RevivR ensures you’re ready if a loved one has a cardiac arrest. 🔗https://revivr.bhf.org.uk/

Our webinar “Beyond Medication: Effective Therapies for Managing Arthritis" is now available to watch online. Arthritis Action’s Medical Advisor, Dr Wendy Holden looks at the evidence for some of the lesser-known treatments for arthritis. Watch here arthritisaction.org.uk/webinars/

'What are my rights when it comes to healthcare in the UK? Refugees and people seeking asylum are entitled to NHS care. It becomes more complicated if your application for asylum has been refused. Some types of healthcare are free to everyone, and you can access them regardless of your immigration status. Healthwatch.'

Refugees and people seeking asylum are entitled to NHS care.
Some types of healthcare are free to everyone, and you can access them regardless of your immigration status.

Find advice, information and support services on NHS care: tinyurl.com/3ws85mt5
#RefugeesWelcome

In our latest podcast episodes we discuss the Complaint Standards and explore:

- the value of complaints and feedback
- how the Standards make a difference to complaint handling
- how the Standards can evolve and what's next.

🎧 Listen: orlo.uk/khqRB

'Every story shared with us matters. your feedback can lead to change and help make care better for everyone. Healthwatch.' Graphic of five stars in a speech bubble.

Your feedback has the power to help improve services.

We want to learn about your experiences of NHS and social care. Make your voice heard, and #ShareForBetterCare

👉 Please share your experiences today at healthwatchhalton.co.uk/have-your-say

'Healthwatch. Annual Report 2024-2025 Unlocking the power of people-driven care. Healthwatch Halton.' Images of Healthwatch Halton staff in speech marks smiling with information leaflets.

📣 Our Annual Report 2024–25 is now published!

🗨1,838 people shared their experiences

🔹GP access rose across the region
🔹More support for people facing digital barriers

Read the full report: tinyurl.com/42csmya2

#HealthwatchHalton #YourVoiceMatter

🌟 Our New Programme of Activities is Now Live! 🌟

Looking for ways to boost your wellbeing, meet new people, and try something new? Our latest programme is packed full of FREE, fun and friendly activities.

👉 Call 01928 589 799 or sign up here www.wellbeingenterprises.org.uk/whats-on/

"We are deeply saddened by the Government’s decision to close @healthwatchengland.bsky.social and its network of local Healthwatch organisations" @rachel-p.bsky.social

Read the full statement: buff.ly/eeXUWMA

'Help, support, guidance.' Signpost and graphics of people.

Are you looking for health advice or information?

View our advice and information pages at: www.healthwatchhalton.co.uk/advice-and-i...

A-Z directory for information on useful organisations and services at: www.healthwatchhalton.co.uk/advice-and-i...

"This is clearly a sad day for our staff, volunteers and everyone associated with Healthwatch who have proudly supported people and communities to speak up about their experiences of health and social care. Over the past 12 years, we've helped millions of people raise concerns, access vital advice and influence real change in the services they rely on. By championing the voices of local communities, we've helped drive countless improvements across the NHS and social care - successes I understand the government recognises. Our focus is now on ensuring a smooth transition of our function to the NHS and government, so that the voices and patients and the public continue to be heard." Quote from Louise Ansari, Chief Exceutive at Healthwatch England.

Our Chief Executive Louise Ansari responds to news that #Healthwatch is to be closed down.

"This is clearly a sad day for our staff, volunteers, and everyone associated with Healthwatch who have proudly supported people and communities to speak up about their experiences of health and social care."

'this #RefugeeeWeek #OurSuperPower is... refugee Week 2025 Community a Superpower.'

This #RefugeeWeek, #OurSuperpower is being here to support everyone in our community. 🧡

“Community as a Superpower,” celebrating the incredible everyday. Kindness multiplied to become an unstoppable force!

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'Volunteers Week 2nd-8th June 2025 #VolunteersWeek' Star graphics.

A big thank you goes out to all of our brilliant volunteers! 👏✨

Our volunteers give up their time to support us in many ways, including:
🔹Enter and View visits
🔸Outreach sessions
🔹Promoting our work
🔸Attending meetings
🔹Office support

Volunteers are amazing! 🌟
#VolunteersWeek

A pink graphic with a list of mental health helplines for Mental Health Awareness Week. It includes: Mind: 0300 102 1234 (Open 9am–6pm weekdays) Samaritans: 116 123 (Always open) Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM): 0800 58 58 58 (Open 5pm–midnight) If you're in Wales, CALL: 0800 132 737 (Always open) If you're under 25, The Mix: Text THEMIX to 85258 (Always open) Text at the bottom says: "Share and save this post."

Mental Health Awareness Week has begun 💙

If you’re needing a little support, here’s who to call ☎️ 

Please share far and wide! #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

'Together for good mental health. Join us for Mental Health Awareness Week. 12-18 May 2025. Mental Health Awareness Week. Mental Health Foundation. #ThisIsMyCommunity.' An open door graphic.

This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek celebrates community, together for good mental health. We all need community - what's yours? #ThisIsMyCommunity

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