Healthwatch Dudley is award winning!
Healthwatch Dudley is independent and local! We are here to give local people and communities a strong and influential voice in health and care. Our 2015/16 annual report shares some of the highlights of how we are reaching out to thousands of people, to listen to their views and experiences and how our strong evidence based reports…
What are the secret ingredients to successful youth involvement: Dudley Youth Health Researchers, our journey…
What makes young people choose to get involved with health and care research? Last spring we teamed up with Dudley Council’s Youth Service to begin a journey to find out. Our two organisations applied for a Youth Voice grant from NHS England and we were successful in our bid to represent the Midlands and East…
Keeping you informed…
How are we involving young people in decision making? Who have we been listening to about health and care? Why are we interested in eye health? How many Information Champions have we trained? What is our proudest achievement? Every three months we are asked to report to Dudley Council and to decision making boards about our…
All Together Better Events – Be in the know and spread the word
Healthwatch Dudley is part of a new local health partnership called All Together Better who want to listen to and learn from local people, about the things that keep communities healthy and well. Every day local community groups and clubs, social enterprises and voluntary organisations are contributing to people being well, healthy and cared for. Health and…
Age Alliance Loneliness and Isolation report launch
Healthwatch Dudley is part of Age Alliance in Dudley, an informal partnership which brings together older people and supporting organisations. Last summer the alliance worked together to listen to older people’s views about loneliness and isolation. Healthwatch Dudley staff and volunteers supported by helping to complete over 450 surveys in supermarkets and town centres. We…
Drop in to Healthwatch Dudley every Friday morning
Healthwatch Dudley has moved to a new community venue in Dudley town centre! You will still be able to find us in Brierley Hill but as our new Dudley office is in the same building as a fantastic community cafe, we thought it would be a perfect place to host weekly Healthwatch Dudley drop-in sessions.…
New monthly event for local carers
We have teamed up with Saltwells Nature Reserve and Dudley Carers Co-ordinators to host a new event for local carers. Our first Saltwells Carers Amble took place in August and we had a great turnout from local carers and the people who they support. Dudley borough carers were invited to join us for a gentle…
Welcome to our second annual report
Healthwatch Dudley is your champion for health and wellbeing. We listen to what you have got to say and share your experiences with people who make important decisions about health and care services in Dudley borough. Every year we produce a report which highlights how we have been making a difference and we are delighted…
The People’s Network – for people who are passionate about care and support
The People’s Network is a partnership between Healthwatch Dudley, Dudley Council, local people and partners in adult social care. Every two months people who access care and support services come together with people who provide local services to: Network in a positive way with people who have similar interests in social care Have discussions and…