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To observe, and capture the experiences of service delivery from the residents' and relatives’ points of view.

The latest NHS data shows that a record number of people are waiting for care. However, our new research indicates that there is also a hidden waiting list, and more needs to be done to understand what it's like for people trying to get referred.

New NHS data indicates that over seven million people are on waiting lists for specialist clinical care or surgery.

Those eligible for the COVID-19 spring booster vaccine are:

People aged 75 and older
Residents in care homes for older people
Those aged 5 and over who have weakened immune systems.
If you are eligible for a spring booster, you will be contacted by the NHS by letter, text message or via the NHS App. Appointments can be booked via the National Booking System or NHS App, with first appointments available from Monday 17 April.

The last date you will be able to book a spring booster will be 29 June, with the last spring vaccinations on offer the following day, 30 June.

To book for yourself or a family member, go to www.nhs.uk/CovidVaccination , visit the NHS App, or call 119 for free.

On the 3rd of March Healthwatch Walsalls, First Friday Focus meeting was around bereavement services. Download a summary of that meeting.

Your monthly catch-up on health and social care experiences, topics, and themes, and useful information.

Your monthly catch-up on health and social care experiences, topics, and themes, and useful information.

Diabetes UK, the UK’s leading national charity for people living with and affected by diabetes, has teamed up with Healthcare Professionals to provide advice in English, Urdu and Sylheti, to support you in making the right decision about whether or not to fast in this holy month.

Our advice is culturally tailored, acknowledging the difficult decision that thousands of Muslims have to make about whether they should fast, and the impact of this if they are living with a long term condition such as diabetes.

Also included is advice on small changes that you can make to your food throughout Ramadan and beyond, to help you and your family have a healthier Ramadan.

If so, please share your views using the link to survey: https://forms.office.com/e/DzzJDzWJET

Free & Confidential NHS tests: Cholesterol, Blood Sugar, Blood Pressure, BMI, Lifestyle Advice

Friday 12th May 10.00am - 3.00pm at The Crossing at St. Pauls, Darwall Street, Walsall.

A copy of our public meeting/ minutes.

On the 3rd of February Healthwatch Walsall saw the return of our First Friday Focus. Members of the public joined us to discuss their experiences of Health and Social Care services in Walsall and tell us what they think.

Your monthly catch-up on health and social care experiences, topics, and themes, and useful information.