Real voices, real impact - January to March 2026

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Summary of report content

Healthwatch Wakefield report on the impact they've had in the period January to March 2026 and key themes in the feedback they've received.

Four main themes emerged this quarter. These are: 

1. Access to GP care and system navigation 

2. Digital access and exclusion 

3. Hospital pressure and patient safety concerns 

4. Fragmented care and coordination

The report highlights the impact Healthwatch Wakefield has had on stroke services, the closure of Care Link services, amongst other topics.

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Local Healthwatch
Healthwatch Wakefield
Publication date
Date evidence capture began
Date evidence capture finished
Key themes
Access to services
Booking appointments
Follow-on treatment and continuity of care
Integration of services and communication between professionals
Patient/resident safety
Service organisation, delivery, change and closure
Waiting for appointments or treatment; waiting lists for treatment

Methodology and approach

Was the work undertaken in partnership with another organisation?
No
Primary research method used
General feedback
If an Enter and View methodology was applied, was the visit announced or unannounced?
N/A

Details of health and care services included in the report

Details of health and care services included in the report
Discharge lounge/ discharge team/ discharge to assess
General Practice (GP)
Hospital services- not stated
Neurology, neurosurgery and stroke care

Details of people who shared their views

Number of people who shared their views
348
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