Healthwatch Wigan & Leigh

Do you need support making a complaint? Contact Family welfare for the best support on your advocacy journey 👍 #FamilyWelfare #AdvocacySupport #ComplaintHelp #SupportJourney #CommunityCare #SpeakUp #GetHelp #YouAreNotAlone

Happy spring! 🌸 While the flowers are blooming, so is hay fever season. Find out how to manage your symptoms and enjoy the season in our latest article. Read more on our website. healthwatchwiganandleigh.co.uk/suffering-from…

☘️ Happy St Patrick’s Day to everyone in Wigan & Leigh! Whether you're celebrating or just enjoying a touch of green, take care of your health and wellbeing today. Your feedback matters: 📧 info@healthwatchwiganandleigh.co.uk 📞 01942 864888

Many people struggle to get timely care from the NHS. So more people are turning to private care. We are calling for change to prevent a slide towards a two-tier system where those who can afford to pay for care and those who can't are left waiting. healthwatch.co.uk/report/2026-03…

❤️This Valentines Day, show your heart some love❤️ A simple blood pressure check can make a big difference. Take that first step to keep your heart strong. 🔎Search 'find a pharmacy that offers free blood pressure checks'

Sunny’s conducting very serious Healthwatch research… on snowflake production efficiency! 🧐❄️ #Healthwatch #Research #SnowflakeProduction #Efficiency #SunnyResearch #WinterWonderland #Snowflakes #ScienceInNature #EnvironmentalStudy #SeriousResearch 🧐❄️

Our little elf has found the perfect spot to remind everyone: there are only 3 weeks left to complete your Pharmacy First responses. Have your say! #ElfOnTheShelf #PharmacyFirst #HaveYourSay #CountdownToDeadline #CommunityEngagement #HealthMatters #ThreeWeeksLeft ⏳✨

Sunny has decided that Charlie needed some holiday ‘redecorating.’ Paper snowballs included. We hope he's feeling more at home now! Happy Day 2! 🎄😅 #ElfOnTheShelf #HolidayRedecorating #CharlieTheElf #SnowballFun #HappyHolidays #DayTwo #FestiveVibes #ChristmasCheer

Sign our national petition calling on the government to protect the independence of local voices in health and care. We ask for your support so the government review their decision to close Healthwatch down. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/7329…

Anyone else at the #Wigan10k today? Just another way we're out and about in the community - today we walked, jogged and sprinted our way through the Joining Jack #Wigan10k2025! We love getting out there and supporting the community - did you see any of us out there today?

Let's Save Healthwatch! Want to make sure your voice in healthcare is still heard? Protect your right to feed back independently. Sign the Healthwatch petition calling on the government to protect the independence of local voices in health and care! petition.parliament.uk/petitions/7329…

🚀 Exciting news! We're launching our #PharmacyFirst campaign! 💊 Share your experiences with local pharmacies that made a difference for you & your family. Your stories matter! ✍️📞 info@healthwatchwiganandleigh.co.uk | 01942 834666 #YourStoryMatters #HealthWatchWiganAndLeigh

Sign our national petition calling on the government to protect the independence of local voices in health and care. We ask for your support so the government review their decision to close Healthwatch down. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/7329…

It really is your last chance! Our homecare survey ends on the 31st - just a few days away. If you've worked in homecare, experienced it or been around it, please, tell us what you think. Help us make a difference. survey.typeform.com/to/xgVTseK6?ty…

Do you need help getting back and forth to your appointments? We've compiled a bit of information to help you, see what services you can use on the Healthwatch England website! healthwatch.co.uk/advice-and-inf…

Starting on the 25th, resident doctors are going on strike across Greater Manchester. This should not impact your care in any significant way, however, if you are concerned please see the article on our site for further information... healthwatchwiganandleigh.co.uk/resident-docto…

We're still here - and the homecare project is still running! If you want to tell us about your experience of homecare across the Wigan Borough, please, fill in the survey ASAP before it closes! Help us out! survey.typeform.com/to/xgVTseK6?fb…

Happy St. Swithens day! 🤔 🤔 Are we excited about the weather?