Throughout 2020-2021, we engaged with 2,872 people across the Wigan Borough regarding their experiences with health and social care. This report highlights our activities within 2020-2021.
Locked out: Digitally excluded people’s experiences of remote GP appointments
In this qualitative research project, Healthwatch England wanted to speak to groups traditionally more likely to experience digital exclusion to understand why and how this can impact their healthcare experiences, especially during the pandemic.
Every year Healthwatch Wigan and Leigh (HWWL) puts in place a work plan that sets out what we are going to focus on to ensure our work reflects the issues that matter to local people.
The 10 Healthwatch in Greater Manchester have come together to compile a report highlighting the views of residents on the challenges faced during the coronavirus pandemic Healthwatch felt it was important to consider Greater Manchester as a whole and put forward recommendations that could benefit people across the area.
Do you have experience of working with children and young people and do you understand the challenges they face? Are you passionate about empowering young people to have their voices heard?
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Young Person’s Engagement Officer to develop our new Young Healthwatch project.
Share your views online, or contact us via email or phone. The more people share their ideas, experiences and concerns about NHS and social care, the more services can understand what works and what doesn't.
Find out more about the ways we're helping to improve people's experiences of health and social care services in our latest project around hospital discharge?
I would say to anyone currently looking for a job – volunteering is a great way to start. Healthwatch Wigan and Leigh has helped me to use my skills and get the job I wanted.
