Great Practice
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This is a report by Healthwatch Blackburn with Darwen that looks at GP services in the region. The report concerns the Blackburn and Darwen area.
Four methods were used in the report:
Questionnaire
A questionnaire was devised with support from the project task group, this was then completed both in person & online.
Drop in
A series of drop in’s were implemented in GP surgeries in which HWBWD staff & volunteers could speak to residents whilst they accessed their surgery.
Door to Door
Door to door questionnaires were carried out within three localities, Audley, Darwen & Shadsworth. 416 questionnaires were completed in this way.
Enter and View
An unannounced Enter and View took place to gather resident’s views
As series of 9 recommendations are made in the report, the service provider Blackburn with Darwen CCG has responded to these.