News and reports

In this patient story, we follow Mabel and her experience getting discharged from hospital.

The current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic may cause you to feel worried, anxious, or scared. Read our tips to looking after your wellbeing.

Healthwatch Wigan and Leigh wants to hear about people’s experience of using continence services in the Wigan Borough and we want to hear from you.

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.

Routine dental care has had to change because of COVID-19. Following on from recent discussions with our Local Dental Committee, we are delighted to provide you with an update on accessing NHS dentistry.

Could you be a volunteer member of the Healthwatch Wigan & Leigh Advisory Committee?

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.

We are recruiting up to 16 volunteers to form an Advisory Committee who will review issues relating to Healthwatch in detail and make recommendations regarding its independence, transparency and openness.

In this patient story, we follow Mabel and her experience accessing dressing changes and wound care after her hospital discharge.

DW Stadium's Fit Latics programme is starting Monday 17th May - find out how it can help you lead a healthier lifestyle!

If you’re a member of one of the groups at greater risk of digital exclusion, or know someone else who is, we want to hear your experiences.

Wigan Borough Healthwatch CIC Financial Reserves Policy