Walsall Priorities Report
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The report is for Healthwatch Walsall to find out what its work focus for engagement and research should be for the coming year.
In order to achieve the objective of making sure that the views of the public and people who use services are taken into account within Walsall, Healthwatch Walsall have carried out an annual public survey between August and December 2016 to identify key priority areas for 2017/18. The survey was available online and promoted by; Twitter, Facebook and email. The survey was also promoted at various community groups, groups supporting hard to reach people, church groups, health settings, the hospital and in schools as part of a forum exercise.
The top 5 prioirities identified by respondents were; Accident and emergency, GP access and out of hours appointments, mental health, adult and childrens social care assessments and cancer care.
The priorities identified will help to shape the research and engagement activities carried out over the next 12 months by Healthwatch Walsall.