Healthwatch Sandwell is undertaking a project about understanding people’s experiences of optometry and ophthalmology. We want to hear people’s experiences of specialist eye care services in Sandwell. Share your feedback by taking part in our survey here.
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Cervical Screening My Way
Three-quarters of women who are hesitant about cervical screening would use a self-testing kit if it was…
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Pharmacy First
Healthwatch Sandwell is delivered by Engaging Communities Solutions CIC (ECS). ECS deliver seven local…
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"As Chair of the Sandwell Health and Wellbeing Board I sincerely thank Healthwatch Sandwell and all the Carers that offered their precious time to contribute to this report which will inform how Carers in Sandwell have been impacted through COVID-19and how the Council, alongside its partners, can support them in the future"
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Spotlight on NHS Youth Worker pilot project
Healthwatch Sandwell collaborated with the NHS Youth Worker Team…
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September Independent Strategic Advisory Board Meeting
Join us at our next Independent Strategic Advisory Board meeting. All…
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Bereavement support in the Black Country
Edward’s Trust is a specialist bereavement charity based in Birmingham, providing counselling and holistic support to families in the West Midlands.…
Cervical Screening - My Way - How to make cervical screening (a smear test) work for you
Cervical screening, previously known as a smear test, saves over 4,000 lives every year in the UK. However, some women find it uncomfortable, so it…
Get vaccinated at a pop-up clinic in the Black Country
As winter approaches and viruses spread, flu and COVID-19 pop-up vaccination clinics are being set up to encourage people to get winter strong. The…