Calling all new mums and mothers-to-be
Are you pregnant or a mother of a child (children) under the age of 3? If so, Healthwatch Leicestershire wants to hear from you. The health watchdog has developed a survey that asks questions about a mother’s journey through pregnancy…
Check-in at the new Adults Leicester Royal Infirmary Emergency Department
On April 26 2017, Leicester Hospitals officially opened the £48 million purpose built Emergency Department (ED) to the public, with the intent of making it easier for patients to understand where they need to go and what they can expect…
An insight into local people suffering from Fibromyalgia
Healthwatch Leicestershire were made aware in January 2016 that local services for people with Fibromyalgia are not meeting their needs. Today they launch ‘It’s not in my head’ report at Leicestershire County Council Health and Wellbeing Board. The report details…
Fibromyalgia Awareness Day 12 May 2017
To help raise awareness for the long-term condition called fibromyalgia, Healthwatch Leicestershire is releasing key findings from their recent survey of local people who suffer from this debilitating disease.
Final countdown to opening of £7.5 million St Luke’s Treatment Centre
The countdown is on to the opening of the new £7.5 million St Luke’s Treatment Centre in Market Harborough, Leicestershire, with final preparations being made this week ready to welcome the first patients through the doors.
How long are patients waiting to be discharged, asks local Healthwatch
The latest report from Healthwatch Leicestershire (HWL) provides an independent insight into some of the issues of hospital discharge that remain important to local patients, carers and staff.
Supporting patients after treatment is crucial, says local Healthwatch
Healthwatch Leicestershire (HWL) has released the results of their recent survey, which listened to the experiences of cancer patients from diagnosis to treatment and beyond.