Annual Report 2022/23

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Healthwatch Lancashire report on its key achievements for 2022/23.  It:

  • Engaged with 14,338 people, reached 77 seldom-heard groups, produced 40 reports, and made 104 recommendations through its engagement and Enter and View work. 
  • Expanded its Enter and View programme, carrying out 33 visits across care homes, GP practices, day services, hospices and mental health rehabilitation services, leading to at least 25 improvements being implemented by providers. 
  • Influenced future NHS vaccination programmes through a major Covid-19 vaccination hesitancy project, engaging 1,216 people from 19 seldom-heard communities and producing recommendations adopted by NHS partners. 
  • Strengthened engagement with underrepresented communities through Community Champions, work with refugee groups, carers, people with learning disabilities, and other seldom-heard groups across Lancashire. 
  • Improved access and influence in key healthcare issues, including GP access, mental health, disability support, and participation in strategic NHS planning through work with the Integrated Care Board and Integrated Care Partnership. 

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Local Healthwatch
Healthwatch Lancashire
Publication date
Date evidence capture began
Date evidence capture finished
Key themes
Access to services
Health inequality
Integration of services and communication between professionals
Prevention of diseases, including vaccination, screening and public hygiene
Service organisation, delivery, change and closure

Details of health and care services included in the report

Details of health and care services included in the report
Care home
Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) and specialist MH services
General Practice (GP)
Palliative/end of life care
Vaccination clinics, including Covid 19 vaccine

Details of people who shared their views

Number of people who shared their views
14,338
Seldom heard groups
Refugees or asylum seekers
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