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Jen, star baker and member of the Healthwatch Liverpool team writes about what we do to promote mental wellbeing in the workplace... -
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Jen, a member of the Healthwatch Liverpool team and herself an unpaid carer, takes a look at what we're doing for Carers Week 2018. -
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Find out what happens at one of our Listening Events where we gather patient feedback about NHS services. -
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Samuel has been volunteering with Healthwatch Liverpool since 2013. Here's his story. -
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As part of our Liverpool Care Matters project we've been asked to gather the experiences of people who use Crown Street Hub and its role in their life and wellbeing -
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One of our key areas of work for 2018-19 is looking at Care Home provision in Liverpool. -
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Natalie, our Liverpool Care Matters Engagment Officer writes about why social care is important to all of us. -
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We've blogged about the hit BBC documentary series 'Hospital' as its enlightening look at Liverpool's trusts has drawn to a close. -
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In the first of a series of blog posts taking a closer look at some of the different wellbeing activities in the city, Ruth looks at the different ways communities in Liverpool are trying to combat social isolation. -
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This month's blog sees Ruth trying the Japanese therapy of Shinrin-Yoku or 'Forest Bathing' with Growing Sudley in South Liverpool. -
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Today is World Mental Health Day 2019. In her latest blog, Ruth asks some of her Healthwatch Liverpool colleagues what they do in their free time to help improve their mental wellbeing. -
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In this month's blog, Ruth writes about some of the free lunchtime concerts taking place regularly in the city centre. -
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In her latest blog, Ruth, who works on our Wellbeing Liverpool project has written about how she's been looking after her own wellbeing while staying at home. -
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Many of us are looking out for positive news and ways to improve our wellbeing during lockdown so I'm contacting organisations I usually work with in the community to see how they are staying connected in lockdown. Today it's TLC Transforming Lives -
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Welcome to another Life in Lockdown interview. This time I found out what the Lister Steps project, who are based in L13, have been up to. -
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Welcome to another Life in Lockdown interview. This time it's the wonderful Smile and Experience TLC. -
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In the latest Life in Lockdown interview, we speak to L8 a Better Place who are based at Kuumba Imani Millennium Centre. -
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Our Chief Officer, Sarah Thwaites introduces a guest blog by Paul Garner, Professor at Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine in which he tells his story of Covid-19 symptoms over the past weeks and months which mirror her own experiences of the virus -
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In the latest Life in Lockdown interview, we speak to Michelle Barrett from The Reader, a charity working with communities across the Liverpool City Region and nationally, based in Calderstones Park, South Liverpool. -
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Our Wellbeing Liverpool Officer tries a litter pick with a difference... paddling round the Albert Dock! -
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Community Hub Love Wavertree are asking people to 'Gift a Shift' in their ReLoved shop in the run up to Christmas so I went along to see how I could help. -
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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. -
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To coincide with National Deaf Awareness Week 2019, our short animations about the Healthwatch network are now available with BSL translation and subtitles. -
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As part of their work to improve local health care, NHS Liverpool CCG have been engaging with communities about their communication needs can be met. -
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Here's where you can find all the information you needs to stay well while you're studying in Liverpool in 2019/20. -
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Read the latest advice and information from the Government, NHS England and Public Health England about the Coronavirus. -
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Sign Health, the Deaf Health Charity are producing BSL translations of important information during the Coronavirus pandemic. -
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The current Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic may cause you to feel worried, anxious, or scared. We've collected some links to useful information about looking after your wellbeing. -
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If you're a child or young person and the current news on coronavirus is making you feel anxious, concerned or stressed, here are some links that you might find helpful. -
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We've created a dedicated page on our website where you can go to find information and resources that you might find useful during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak -
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Self-isolation, social distancing and shielding have been introduced by the Government to help you and your loved ones stay safe from COVID-19. Find out what they mean in practice and what applies to you. -
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If you have cancer, it’s understandable you might feel anxious about COVID-19. The Government and the NHS have both confirmed that cancer treatment should continue to be prioritised during the response to the COVID-19 emergency. -
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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. -
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A year ago the Accessible Information Standard came into force. It requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate in a way that everybody can understand. Here's a reminder of what you should expect. -
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We know from our conversations with the public that some patients report feeling rushed during appointments and struggling to make themselves heard. Here are some tips that could help you get the most out of visiting your GP. -
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The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services? -
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Everyone should be able to access good quality NHS dental services. Take a look at our top tips to help you get the most out of your next dental appointment.