News

Statement on Care Quality Commission (CQC) rating Birmingham Women and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust (BWC) as ‘Requires Improvement’

March 7, 2023

The CQC inspection shows BWC must accelerate improvements to mental health support for children and young people.


Is the cost of living affecting your health?

December 19, 2022

We want to know what impact rising costs are having on people’s access to health and social care services, as well as their mental and physical health.


Statement on investigation into University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB)

December 9, 2022

Investigation into UHB must be transparent and independent, says Healthwatch Birmingham & Healthwatch Solihull.


Welcome to our new Board members

December 8, 2022

We are delighted to announce Ruby Dillon and Marcus Parsons as new Non-Executive Directors of Healthwatch Birmingham and Healthwatch Solihull.


Statement on allegations around bullying and patient safety at University Hospitals Birmingham

December 2, 2022

Serious allegations made by former and current UHB staff require urgent investigation, particularly regarding the impact on patient safety.


What we heard about health & social care in July to September

November 22, 2022

People are continuing to raise similar issues about the services they use, but we have been hearing more about positive experiences of care.


What should the new Health Secretary’s priorities be?

November 10, 2022

Access to GP services is the biggest concern for people in Birmingham.


We’re looking for new people to join our Board

November 7, 2022

We need a Board with a wide range of backgrounds, skills and experience.


Share your views on the Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Strategy

November 4, 2022

Help to ensure that health and social care services can make a real difference to local people, patients and communities.


Have you been discharged from hospital with regular medication?

November 2, 2022

NHS pharmacists want to hear your views on research being developed around the management of medicines after coming home from hospital.


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