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Birmingham City Council carried out a third phase of consultation on the future of its Residential Care Centres, building on feedback from earlier rounds. This phase introduced a new alternative preferred option and included updated Health and Equalities Impact Assessments. Healthwatch Birmingham & Solihull submitted a response to ensure that the views and experiences of patients, residents, and carers continued to shape the proposals and decision-making.

NHS England consulted on updates to the service specification for haemophilia and related bleeding disorders. Healthwatch Birmingham responded to ensure that the voices of patients, carers, and families shaped the proposals.

Consultation by: Birmingham City Council
Birmingham City Council consulted on its Creating a Mentally Healthy City 2025 strategy, which outlines a vision and plan to improve mental health and wellbeing across the city. The strategy includes priorities across four key areas — People, Families, Communities and Places — as well as a strand focused on suicide prevention. Healthwatch Birmingham responded to the consultation to ensure that the views of local people are reflected in the final plan.

Consultation by: UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and NHS England

UKHSA and NHS England sought views to shape the next national action plan for Tuberculosis (TB) in England, focusing on prevention, detection, control, and workforce. Healthwatch Birmingham responded to emphasise the importance of patient involvement, accessible communication, and continued service quality.

Consultation by: Birmingham City Council

Birmingham City Council carried out a second phase of consultation on the future of its Residential Care Centres, following public feedback on the initial consultation. This phase included additional information, a Health Impact Assessment, and streamlined questions. Healthwatch Birmingham submitted a response to highlight considerations important to patients, residents, and carers.

Consultation by: UK Government / NHS England

The UK Government consulted on the development of a new National Cancer Plan. The plan aims to improve prevention, early diagnosis, treatment, patient experience, and outcomes, with a focus on reducing health inequalities. Healthwatch Birmingham responded to ensure the voices of people in Birmingham are reflected in national cancer policy.

Consultation by: NHS England

NHS England consulted on further proposed changes to the NHS Standard Contract for 2025/26, including updates on Indicative Activity Plans (IAPs), Activity Management Plans (AMPs), and the introduction of a new provider escalation process. Healthwatch Birmingham responded to highlight the importance of public understanding and patient experience in the development and implementation of these proposals.

We shared feedback from the Healthwatch Birmingham report Experiences of NHS Community mental health services in South and East Birmingham – Healthwatch Birmingham as well as feedback we have heard from the people of Birmingham and Solihull between April 2023 and December 2024. 

Healthwatch Birmingham and Healthwatch Solihull shared with Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board a summary of what we have heard about UTCs across Birmingham and Solihull from 2022 – 2025.

Healthwatch Birmingham’s response to Birmingham City Council’s consultation on plans for council-run residential care centres.