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Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Partnership Board’s Integrated Care Strategy 2023-2033
The Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Partnership Board has published its 10 year strategy for health and social care. The document, titled … Read more
Healthwatch England finds six-week postnatal checks failing many new mothers
A Healthwatch England survey of 2,693 new mothers and birthing parents has revealed shortcomings in maternity services, particularly around postnatal care. The … Read more
Report published! The experiences of Solihull residents who try to access urgent care
Our investigation into the urgent care services available for Solihull residents examined the experiences of 422 people. This report found … Read more
Most vulnerable to be offered spring COVID-19 booster
The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has confirmed its advice for a 2023 spring coronavirus (COVID-19) booster programme. … Read more
NHS strikes in March
Strikes are taking place in some parts of the NHS on 2, 3, 6, 8, 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, … Read more
NHS plans to tackle a deepening staffing crisis – Healthwatch England response
NHS England has released its proposal to tackle the ongoing staffing crisis. The proposal to increase the number of places … Read more
Cost of living crisis affecting how people use health and care services
People are increasingly avoiding NHS appointments and prescriptions due to cost of living, Healthwatch England warns. The number of people … Read more
Are you struggling to access health and care services in Solihull this winter?
With the NHS under extra pressure this winter, we need to hear your experiences of care to help services understand … Read more
A&E delays are intolerable – Healthwatch England response to new NHS performance stats
The waiting list for routine NHS care has fallen for the first time since the pandemic began. However, 7.19 million people are … Read more
Patients and public need urgent reassurance on NHS winter crisis and recovery
Healthwatch England is concerned that coverage in recent days showing the NHS at breaking point will exacerbate already-low public confidence … Read more