1. Report -

    Find out the difference we've made to health and social care services this year.
  2. News -

    We are working in collaboration with The Royal Association for Deaf People to organise an inclusive event with BSL interpreters as part of their Building Better Opportunities (BBO) project.
  3. Report -

    You need services that work for you, your family and your friends. That is why we want you to share your experiences of using health and care with us – both good and bad. We use your voice to encourage those who run services to act on what matters to you.
  4. News -

    We are excited to announce that we are finalists for the Digital Transformation Award at the Staffordshire Chambers Business Awards 2022!
  5. News -

    We have been recognised for our swift adaptation in utilising digital platforms to continue providing our services, and were announced winners of the Digital Transformation Award!
  6. News -

    Our call for NHS dental reforms has once again been featured in the media.
  7. Report -

    Due to the outbreak of the Coronavirus Pandemic and the former suspension of the Enter and View Programme, Healthwatch Stoke-on-Trent took the opportunity to pilot a series of virtual visits to ensure that public conversations, experiences and concerns can continually be shared with their local Healthwatch.
  8. Report -

    We organised an announced virtual visit to Dresden House between 18 October and 5 November 2021. Read all about our visit in this short summary report which details a background, the methodology utilised, an outline of the findings and a selection of experiences from participants.
  9. Advice and Information -

    Engaging Communities Solutions (CIC) is contracted by Stoke-on-Trent City Council to deliver Healthwatch Stoke-on-Trent.
  10. News -

    Our CEO responds to the death of Queen Elizabeth II
  11. News -

    Last week, we hosted our Annual Public Meeting in the Jubilee Hall. But, in case you missed it, we’ve put together a summary of the event.
  12. News -

    If you are looking to share your stories and experiences of local health and social care services with us over Christmas, keep in mind our opening hours and other ways to get in touch.
  13. News -

    Each year, your local Healthwatch puts together a work programme that reflects the health and social care needs of the area.
  14. News -

    Healthwatch Stoke-on-Trent appeals for more people to feedback on NHS care.
  15. Report -

    Together we’re making health and social care better.
  16. News -

    Our priority project on Parkinson's disease is now coming to a close.
  17. News -

    Our priority project on carers is now coming to a close.
  18. News -

    October is World Menopause Month, and October 18th celebrated as World Menopause Awareness Day, with the focus this year on cardiovascular health. Established in 2009 by the International Menopause Society in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), World Menopause Month aims to raise awareness of the menopause and the possible associated health issues, whilst promoting support options available to improve the health and wellbeing of those navigating the menopause transition.

    To show our support to colleagues experiencing menopause, Healthwatch Stoke-on-Trent, delivered by Engaging Communities Solutions (ECS), is a signatory of the Workplace Menopause pledge:
  19. Advice and Information -

    If you are looking to share your stories and experiences of local health and social care services with us over Christmas, keep in mind our opening hours and other ways to get in touch.
  20. Blog -

    ‘Share for Better Care’, a new campaign launched by Healthwatch, aims to help address health inequalities across England.
  21. Blog -

    To champion the public's views, we act on clear, informed evidence of their health and social care experiences. Find out what evidence we use and how.
  22. Report -

    In the city we have 53 GP Surgeries, 122 Care homes (nursing and residential) 70 Pharmacies, 37 Dental Practices, 30 Opticians.
  23. Report -

    This year it came to our attention that homeless individuals in our City were finding it difficult to access GP services and receive the treatment that they required.
  24. Report -

    The most common themes we hear about are GP services, Mental Health Services, Social Care, and Hospitals and to ensure that we
    address your concerns and compliments we share your stories with relevant people and incorporate your priorities into our work programme.
  25. Report -

    Enc-02-Public-Advisory-Board-Action-Record-2021-2022-20-07-01
  26. Report -

    HW Advisory Public Board meetings include an opportunity for members of the public to feedback issues about local
    Health and Social Care issues at the end of the meeting.
  27. Report -

    Minutes and Action log from Public Board Meeting held on 20 April 2021 MD and SF agreed last minutes were a correct record.
  28. Report -

    Public Advisory Board Action Record 2021 – 2022 Enc 02 Public HAB 20 April 2021
  29. Report -

    HW-Stoke-on-Trent-HAB-Public-Agenda-20-April-2021
  30. Report -

    Healthwatch Stoke-on-Trent Advisory Board Meeting Public Minutes – 20 January 2021
  31. Report -

    This has been scoped with our mental health group and we have contacted key stakeholders to obtain an update on local strategies and services. This will be moved forward to our 2021/22 work plan.
  32. Report -

    HW Advisory Public Board meetings include an opportunity for members of the public to feedback issues about local
    Health and Social Care issues at the end of the meeting.
  33. Report -

    Healthwatch Stoke-on-Trent Public HAB Minutes 13 October 2020 at 10am via Zoom
  34. Report -

    Healthwatch Stoke-on-Trent Advisory Board Meeting Public Papers.
  35. Report -

    Healthwatch Stoke-on-Trent Advisory Board Public Agenda 13 October 2020 at 10 am to 11.15 am
  36. Report -

    Healthwatch Stoke-on-Trent Public HAB 21 July 2020 at 12pm Minutes
  37. Report -

    Healthwatch Stoke-on-Trent Advisory BoardPublic Agenda 21 July 2020 at 12 pm to 1 pm
  38. Report -

    Healthwatch Stoke-on-Trent Advisory Board Meeting Public Papers
  39. Report -

    Healthwatch Stoke-on-Trent Advisory Board Meeting


  40. Report -

    Health Advisory Board Meeting Wednesday 11 September 2019 - Meeting-Agenda
  41. Report -

    Health Advisory Board (HAB) Public Meeting held on Wednesday 11 September 2019 - Minutes
  42. Report -

    Health and Wellbeing Board update
  43. Report -

    HAB-Public-Meeting-Items-June-2019
  44. Report -

    Health Advisory Board (HAB) Meeting held on Wednesday 20 February 2019