.@MichaelMarmot tells @ShaunLintern the evidence show that people don't fall into poverty because of "poor choices" they fall into "poor choices" because of poverty. If we solve the poverty problem, people will make better choices. #Healthwatch2020
Let's make real change happen this year. #SpeakUp2020 to tell us how you would you like to see your #NHS and social care services improve for you and your loved ones. Complete the survey: healthwatch.co.uk/speak-2020
In partnership with @CareQualityComm, we’re proud to launch our new campaign #BecauseWeAllCare, which aims to encourage more people to share their views with us about their health and social care.
Learn more about how you can get involved here: bit.ly/2BCFWkj
Today we have launched our new campaign to ensure everyone knows if they are entitled to healthcare information they can understand. Help us spread the word #YourCareYourWaybit.ly/3sJwCRS
ALT Two people talking surrounded by question marks showing confusion. "You should be given healthcare information in a way you can access. Join our campaign. #YourCareYourWay
Coming soon: Our work exploring African, Bangladeshi, Caribbean and Pakistani people's opinions of the #COVID19 vaccine. Keen to check out the findings? Come to our webinar on 7 June, we will be joined by @traversepeople@NHS_RHO@BolaOwolabi8 👉 bit.ly/34kxEIf
The NHS is changing and it needs your help. What do you think needs to be improved to services where you live? Talk to your local Healthwatch or fill out our survey bit.ly/2HakpQ7#WhatWouldYouDo
#WhatWouldYouDo to improve your NHS?
Tell us what your local NHS can do to help your community stay well and to make local services better.
📢 NEW REPORT: 590 people's stories of leaving hospital during COVID-19. Getting discharge right will play vital role in reducing readmissions and keeping hospital beds free this winter. Read our joint report with @BritishRedCross: bit.ly/37Hne8E#GetDischargeRight
Long Covid is widening health inequalities already exacerbated by the pandemic. People told us that doctors often don’t consider how pre-existing conditions such as MS affect #LongCovid. Find out more here. bit.ly/3apVR6s
We have kicked off our project that will focus on #mentalhealth at all stages of life. Our first focus is maternal mental health. Are you pregnant or had children in the past 3 years? Help us to help you and take a moment to fill out this survey bit.ly/2n78Xti
Are you pregnant or had a #baby in the past 3 years? Over 2,000 people have already taken part in our short survey to help us better understand maternal #mentalhealth services. Can you help? Spare 5 minutes to help shape future support for new parents bit.ly/2n78Xti
We're delighted to announce that Louise Ansari will be joining Healthwatch England as our new National Director in February 2022. Louise joins us with a strong background in health communications, social policy and local services. Find out more - bit.ly/3CuDMfC
ALT News: Louise Ansari appointed as our new National Director
It's #YoungCarersAwarenessDay. A young carer is anyone under 18 who looks after a relative with a disability or illness. Many don't even realise that they're a carers. Here is how we can better improve support that's available to them @CarersTrustbit.ly/2GLH9aB
What rights do people with dementia have? Under the Care Act, people using long term social care services should be reviewed annually. Our recent findings found a third of people with dementia weren’t reviewed at all last year. Read more at bit.ly/2RKbk3X@alzheimerssoc
Our latest report looks at 200,000 people’s experiences of #GP access. While the shift to digital care has worked for many, some of our most vulnerable people have been left behind. We’re calling on @NHSEngland to conduct a national review bit.ly/39eVeJF#GPAccessForAll
Everyone here at #Healthwatch is very sad today. Our amazing National Director @redmond_imelda is stepping down after five years helping us to champion people's views of NHS and social care
ALT Wishing our National Director, Imelda, a fond farewell from all at Healthwatch
Are #NewParents getting the right support for their #MentalHealth? Read our latest report to find out more about people's experiences, and the changes that services can make to provide better care healthwatch.co.uk/news/2019-…
There are 7 million carers in UK, looking after a family member or friend who needs help. But being a carer can be physically and emotionally exhausting. Take a look at how carers can better look after themselves: bit.ly/2Ppl95v@CarersUK#CarersWeek
Today is #VolunteerRecognitionDay! Thank you to all our #volunteers across the Healthwatch network for helping to improve health and care in your communities.
Have you left hospital since the arrival of #COVID19? Did you know what would happen next? Tell us about your experience to help #NHS services know how they can better support you and your loved ones in our confidential survey: bit.ly/3eumvrc#BecauseWeAllCare
It's not enough for us to just 'ask the public' to share their views. If we really want to know, and we really want to understand the challenges they face, we must go to where they are. It's not enough to expect people to come to us @shutcake#Healthwatch2021
ALT "Are we expecting people to come to us or are we going to where they already congregating? How are we developing the capability of individuals to contribute? It's not enough to have them in the room we need to support them and empower them to contribute."
Fatima Khan-Shah
#NHS111 can offer you advice and book appointments at different health and care services, including A&E if you need urgent care. If you or your loved ones have used 111, tell us your experience in our short online survey: bit.ly/2VTO32p
Our new data shows people are increasingly avoiding NHS appointments and prescriptions due to cost of living pressures. We’re calling on the government and health and care services to work together to help those most vulnerable: bit.ly/3jW0utx#CostOfLivingCrisis
ALT "It is clear that the impact of the cost of living crisis on people's health and wellbeing is beginning to hit home." - Louise Ansari, National Director, Healthwatch England
Are you pregnant or had a #baby in the past 3 years? Help us better understand maternal #mentalhealth services so that we can help shape the support of new parents in the future. Take five minutes to fill out this short survey: bit.ly/2n78Xti
"No one should ever be told it's a virtual appointment or northing, because for some people these other methods don't work. This report confirms what we've been hearing from older people," - @age_uk comments on our report on digital exclusion, via @Daily_Express#GPaccessforall
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty The Queen
ALT “We are deeply saddened by the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who served our nation with so much dignity and dedication during her long years of public service.
“Her contribution will long be remembered, not least by the NHS patients and workers to whom she provided so much support during her reign.
“On behalf of everyone at Healthwatch, we would like to express our deepest condolences to the Royal Family. Our thoughts and sympathy are with you.”
Sir Robert Francis QC, Chair
Louise Ansari, National Director
It's #DementiaActionWeek. Every three minutes someone in the UK develops dementia. Despite many of us knowing someone affected, two-thirds of people living with dementia say they feel isolated and lonely. Do you need support? Contact your local Healthwatch bit.ly/2KdaMOo
Today we have published our annual report, highlighting our work over the last year championing what matters to you. Find out how we have worked with services to help improve care for everyone bit.ly/3GkevqB
ALT Front cover of the Healthwatch England annual report, two women smiling at the camera under the title "Championing what matters to you"
Our final winner of the evening is… @HWLeeds for highlighting the concerns of care home residents during the pandemic and developing a plan for how families could safely visit their loved ones again #Healthwatch2021
ALT In the top left corner the text reads "The winner is". In the centre of the social card it reads "Healthwatch Leeds." In the top right corner the text reads "Healthwatch". The social card has a white background and a pattern of colourful shapes.
Have you ever needed help with your #health and #SocialCare and not known where to go? Finding the right service and support can be worrying and stressful. Take a look at our new video to find out how #Healthwatch can be here for you.
.@DrHNaqvi is up next to talk about tackling ethnic health inequalities. Last year, we worked with @NHS_RHO to understand why vaccine uptake was lower among African, Bangladeshi, Caribbean and Pakistani communities. This was used to inform the vaccine roll out. #KFQuality
ALT Image of Dr Habib Naqvi MBE. Director, NHS Race and Health Observatory.
Today, we call for a funded, long-term plan to reform social care. This should include dedicated funding for local authorities to raise public awareness of social care and proactively reach out to people who may be eligible for support.
bit.ly/3xSse9X#NHS#SocialCare
ALT We are calling for a fully funded, long-term plan to reform social care.
If you know anyone who is concerned about leaving the house because of #Coronavirus, make sure you:
☎️ Stay in touch over the phone.
🛒 See if they need any help shopping.
💊 See if they need help collecting their medications
#BeKind#covid19uk
Everyone living in a care home should be able to nominate an essential care giver to visit them in their home. New resources from @relresuk and @rightsforresid2 aim to raise awareness of this vital role: bit.ly/3mW5gWP#EndIsolationInCare
It’s Carers Rights Day! Across the UK there are millions of unpaid carers supporting their loves ones however there are many who don’t know what they are entitled to. Take a look at our advice and information at bit.ly/2AxUtu9#CarersRightsDay
Across the UK today 6.5 million people are carers. We want to know how #carers in #England have been affected by the pandemic and how support can be improved. It only takes five minutes ⏰ to feedback in our short, confidential survey: bit.ly/3cTD135#BecauseWeAllCare 🌈
NHS Dental Stats for England are out.
"The data confirms what people have been saying to us for over two years. Many people can’t get an NHS dentist appointment. They’re in pain, they’re anxious, some can’t eat or speak properly," via @guardiantheguardian.com/society/2022…
It's Student Volunteering Week, so we want to say a huge thank you to all our fantastic volunteers who give up their time to make health and care better. #Healthwatch#SVW2018
It's #WorldSepsisDay. Sepsis is a deadly reaction to infection. If your child is unwell with a bug of infection - keep an eye on them. This video will help you recognise the signs of sepsis. More info: nhs.uk/sepsis
The NHS is working hard to get people the care they need. But we know you might not be getting enough support to manage your health while you wait. That’s why we want to hear your experience so we can help the NHS improve support for people like you: bit.ly/3jz2BRD
ALT A woman waiting in a hospital waiting room. She has short brown hair, which is tied up. She is wearing a blue fabric mask and a grey and black hoodie. On the right hand side of the photo there are two speech bubbles. The first one is purple and reads "If nobody hears what you've been through, nothing can change." The second speech bubble is blue and read"BecauseWeAllCare". The Healthwatch logo is in the bottom left hand corner.
Today’s the day! Everyone is all ready and raring to go for this year’s conference. Don’t forget to follow #Healthwatch2019 to hear the latest from Healthwatch England, the Healthwatch network, and some special guests.
Our recent poll of almost 2,500 people highlighted that barriers to vaccination go beyond trust issues, with logistical issues such as the location of vaccine centres and having to use public transport being significant barriers. Read more: bit.ly/3slTJjT#Vaccination
Health and social care providers are required by law to make information accessible for people with a disability or sensory impairment. Evidence shows this is not happening.
Key takeaways from our webinar on improving the Accessible Information Standard (thread) #YourCareYourWay
It’s the start of #Healthwatch2021! This week we’ll be sharing insight from our online conference, as well as the amazing work of the Healthwatch network. Use the hashtag #Healthwatch2021 to get involved.
34,000 spoke to us about their #MentalHealth care. Read more about the top issues people share with us, and what we are going to do about, it in our latest report bit.ly/2Pew3dq
.@CarersUK calls for employers to formally recognise the needs of carers, with the latest figures reporting 600 carers a day leave jobs to look after their loved ones. Take a look at our report 'What it's like being a carer?': bit.ly/2RewRRybbc.co.uk/news/education-471…
Andrea’s take home message - “It should be all about the people. It is their experience that matters. People need to have their views listened to and respected”. @Crouchendtiger7@CareQualityComm#Healthwatch2018
Young carers play a vital role in supporting relatives with an illness or disability but, in doing so, they often become vulnerable themselves. Find out four ways they could be better supported. #YoungCarersAwarenessDayhealthwatch.co.uk/news/how-c…
Healthwatch turns six today! Thank you to everyone for sharing your views and experience with us. Together we are making a difference to health and social care across England by putting people at the heart of decisions. #HealthwatchBirthday
Tomorrow marks our 10th anniversary! Thanks to millions of you speaking up over the last decade, together we’ve been able to champion big healthcare changes across England #HealthwatchHerobit.ly/3M1lBHc
"I was told that group bereavement wasn’t appropriate as I’d not lost a ‘loved one’. I was devastated - Ed was a person, he was our son and he was very loved and wanted." - Beth* tells us about her experience of baby loss. bit.ly/2MnrMEN#BLAW2019
Many new mums experience the ‘baby blues’, but for some women this can become postnatal depression. If you experienced #PND did you get any support from your GP, midwife or health visitor? Tell us your story to help improve care for others: bit.ly/3N5aDih@MMHAlliance
ALT Woman holding a young baby. Text says "1 in 4 mums experience mental health problems before and after giving birth #MaternalMHMatters."
'Everyone wants to hold the baby, who holds the mum?'. Kristy and Tim tell us about their experience of having a baby, and the #MentalHealth challenges they faced. Read their story: bit.ly/2lLUSUD
WELL DONE @HWLeeds for winning the award 'The impact our team makes' for their work to help improve access to mental health crisis support. An incredibly important piece of work, well deserved. #Healthwatch2020
And the winners are… Healthwatch in North East London for providing fast, regular and detailed insight about people’s experiences of care with their Integrated Care System @NELHCP! Let’s give them a big round of applause! #Healthwatch2021
ALT The winner is Healthwatch in North East London
Pregnancy is a major life event for any family. It can be joyful and fulfilling but also challenging. If you have been pregnant in the last two years, we want to hear how the NHS supported your mental health: bit.ly/3N5aDih#MaternalMHMatters
ALT Photo of a woman holding a newborn baby. Text says: What was your experience using maternal mental health services? #MaternalMHMatters
Our latest report looks at whether or not people are being reviewed regularly enough to ensure they are getting the right level of care. Here's what we found: bit.ly/2RKbk3X@alzheimerssoc#Dementia
Today’s the day! Our annual report has been laid before Parliament, demonstrating the difference YOUR voices have made to #NHS and #SocialCare services this year, and showing how important it is that services listen to what people want. bit.ly/2O8UtqZ#GuidedByYou
Are #NHS hospitals showing people how their complaints are being learned from? Sir Robert Francis QC says that a lot more can be done to give people the confidence to #SpeakUp. Read more: bit.ly/30qLhmz
Our research shows that carers don’t always get the support they need. As we approach the publication of the government’s Social Care Green Paper, it’s vital that carers’ needs are considered a priority. Find out more in our new briefing bit.ly/2QgeQB4
#WhatWouldYouDo to improve the NHS near you? The Government is investing £20bn a year into the NHS by 2023. Have your say on the changes needed where you live bit.ly/2H4EwPG
We want to find out more about people's experiences of the #MentalHealth support available to new parents. Tell us about your experience in this short survey bit.ly/2n78Xti. If it matters to you, it will matter to someone else. #newparents#parenthood#parenting
THANK YOU to all of the Healthwatch volunteers across the country that take the time to help us in our goal to understand the needs, experiences and concerns of people who use health and social care services. We couldn't do it without you. #InternationalVolunteersDay
Shout out to all our AMAZING volunteers – all 4000 of you! Our volunteers work hard for their communities, helping more people speak up and find the care they need #Healthwatch2020
As the #NHS turns 70, we look towards the future of health and social care. From relationships with your GP to the use of artificial intelligence, we want to know how you think the NHS will look at 80 and beyond bit.ly/2zqaaD2#NHS100
#ClapForCarers is happening again tonight at 8pm. Show your appreciation for all NHS staff, carers and key workers that are working hard for you and your loved ones 👏 💙 #ClapForCarers#ThankYouNHS#ClapForNHS
Our deep-dive analysis of people’s experiences of care shows communication from health and care services has got worse in the last two years. We’ve joined forces with @RNID, @RNIB, @mencap_charity and @SignHealth to say this is not okay: bit.ly/3J4KUEI#YourCareYourWay
ALT Text reads "Two thirds of respondents say their healthcare has got worse since the start of the pandemic. #YourCareYourWay." Graphic illustration of a patient and a doctor. The patient has question marks above their head.
Over the last ten years, you’ve told us the good and bad when it comes to #health and social care. With your help, we’ve improve services together. That’s why, to mark our 10th anniversary, we want to celebrate YOU – our #HealthwatchHerobit.ly/3M1lBHc
ALT Championing health by speaking up - Healthwatch 10 years. Icon of a megaphone
4,700 volunteers gave up their time last year to help improve care for their communities by volunteering with #Healthwatch. Today, some of them will be joining #NHS staff & patients at #NHS70 celebration events in #Westminster and #York#ItStartsWithYou
1. What are the benefits?
2. What are the risks?
3. What are the alternatives?
4. What if I do nothing?
Feel in control of your healthcare with these four questions and make a decision that's right for you. bit.ly/2B0kdQ8#MondayMotivation