News and reports

People who need urgent NHS care over the Easter weekend are being asked to contact the NHS 111 service, especially on Friday 2 April (Good Friday) and Monday 5 April (Easter Monday) when GP practices will be closed.

On 22nd February 2021 we held a vaccinations focus group with members of the public. The focus group was also attended by a representative from NHS Liverpool CCG who has answered questions which arose about the Covid-19 vaccination process.

Between October and December 2020, we spoke to care home staff and managers, along with members of the public with a loved one living in a care home, to learn more about experiences in Liverpool care homes during the Covid-19 pandemic.

An estimated one in three people contact their GP with concerns that can’t be addressed clinically. Liverpool, always a step ahead, is trailblazing a two-pronged approach to social prescribing, which is unique in the UK...

The local NHS and Liverpool City Council are appealing to unpaid carers whose role currently isn’t recorded, to make themselves known so that they can have the Covid-19 vaccine.

On 18th January 2021, to coincide with 'Blue Monday' we facilitated a small online focus group about Wellbeing during the Coronavirus . This short report summarises our finidings.

On November 26th 2020 we facilitated a small online focus group about Access to Dental Care. This short report summarises our finidings.

After falling ill in March 2020, Healthwatch Liverpool manager, Sarah Thwaites is chronicling her recovery and experiences for the council's Liverpool Express website. We'll be reproducing her blogs here as she gradually builds up her working hours.

Identifying early signs of worsening health in a person with a learning disability – specific training for family carers

This report explores the provision of Homelessness services in Liverpool and how they are viewed by the people who use them.

We are looking to recruit someone to join the Engagement team at Healthwatch Liverpool.

As groups of GP practices in Liverpool continue the roll-out of Covid-19 (coronavirus) vaccinations for priority groups, the local NHS is sharing details of the how the process will work for the city’s residents.