Sensory impairment report

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Summary of report content

Healthwatch Blackburn with Darwen worked in partnership to explore the views & experiences of those with sensory impairments in regard to local health & social care provision. The report was published August, 2017.

A total of 54 people were engaged with as part of this report. A questionnaire was devised with the support of the project task group, which included volunteers with lived experience & professionals. The questionnaire was completed by staff & volunteers whilst speaking to individuals with a sensory impairment, while also being sent out by post & completed online.

The report makes 12 recommendations and there is a provider response included.

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General details

Local Healthwatch
Healthwatch Blackburn with Darwen
Publication date
Date evidence capture began
Date evidence capture finished
Type of report
Report
Key themes
Caring, kindness, respect and dignity
Staffing - levels and training
Quality of treatment
Service organisation, delivery, change and closure

Methodology and approach

Was the work undertaken in partnership with another organisation?
No
Primary research method used
Interviews

Details of health and care services included in the report

Details of health and care services included in the report
General Practice (GP)
Dentist
Name of service provider
Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust

Details of people who shared their views

Number of people who shared their views
54
Age group
All
Gender
Not known
Is the gender identity of people in the report the same as the sex they were assigned at birth?
Not known
Sexual orientation
Not known
Types of disabilities
Sensory impairment
Does this report feature carers?
Yes
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