Healthwatch Blackburn with Darwen

12/05/2026

📢 New Enter & View Report Published

We’ve published our latest Enter & View report for Family Practice, sharing what local people told us about their experiences of accessing care, appointments, and support.

The report highlights:
✅ What’s working well
✅ Areas for improvement
✅ Recommendations to help improve patient experience

Your feedback helps shape better services.

👉 Read the full report here:

https://healthwatchblackburnwithdarwen.co.uk/enter-view/enter-and-view-reports-other-healthcare/

11/05/2026

Your voice matters, follow the link below to share your experience 😊

𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐧 #𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐞! Join us for a friendly focus group during . 💙
𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬:
We want to hear your thoughts, opinions and experiences of to help shape our 2027–2032 strategy. 👉 https://ow.ly/FQA250YO5Ub
You don’t need any prior knowledge of to take part, just an interest in improving mental health support and services in Lancashire through your own experiences or the experiences of people you know.
𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬:
Monday 11th May (6.00pm to 8.30pm) or Wednesday 13th May (2.00pm to 4.30pm).
You'll be welcomed to our offices in Leyland for an informal group chat led by our friendly team alongside other members of the community.
• £20 Amazon voucher as a thank you
• Travel expenses covered
• Refreshments provided
• No experience needed
𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐬?
Please complete the quick form to register for the focus group by Thursday 7th May 2026 👉 https://ow.ly/whgk50YO5U9 | Comment or message for direct link or more details.

11/05/2026

It's Mental Health Awareness Week.

We’re shouting loudly that great mental health care isn't just clinical, it's human.

It’s the kind voice at the end of the phone when you’re worried about rent and too unwell to work.

It’s the adviser who listens actively, rather than waiting for their turn to speak. And it's you reminding friends and loved ones that these contact details can save lives.

Please take a look below if you or a loved one is in need of support or visit our website linked below💙

https://bewellbwd.com/a-z-services/mental-health-support-in-blackburn-with-darwen/

Lancashire Mind

11/05/2026

08/05/2026

Did you know that many community pharmacists can now prescribe medicines directly? The National Pharmacy Association wants to hear your views on this change. By taking part in their survey, you can help shape how pharmacy services develop in the future. Share your thoughts by 24 May: https://www.thiscovery.org/landing/npa-t2

08/05/2026

Today is World Ovarian Cancer Day 💜

Ovarian cancer symptoms can be easy to dismiss - which is why knowing them is so important.

This World Ovarian Cancer Day, will you help us raise awareness by doing one simple thing? 👉 Please share this post.

You never know who might see it, recognise the signs, and seek help sooner. 💜

08/05/2026

Find out how to use the NHS App and get help with problems.

07/05/2026

Ever waited far too long for test results? Or felt like NHS staff weren’t really hearing you?

You’re not alone. People tell us that clear communication from the NHS helps them understand their care and feel listened to.

So what are the four things people want most from NHS communication?

Read our new blog: https://bit.ly/48LgVQf

07/05/2026

𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐧 #𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐞! Join us for a friendly focus group during . 💙
𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬:
We want to hear your thoughts, opinions and experiences of to help shape our 2027–2032 strategy. 👉 https://ow.ly/FQA250YO5Ub
You don’t need any prior knowledge of to take part, just an interest in improving mental health support and services in Lancashire through your own experiences or the experiences of people you know.
𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬:
Monday 11th May (6.00pm to 8.30pm) or Wednesday 13th May (2.00pm to 4.30pm).
You'll be welcomed to our offices in Leyland for an informal group chat led by our friendly team alongside other members of the community.
• £20 Amazon voucher as a thank you
• Travel expenses covered
• Refreshments provided
• No experience needed
𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐬?
Please complete the quick form to register for the focus group by Friday 1st May 2026 👉 https://ow.ly/whgk50YO5U9 | Comment or message for direct link or more details.

07/05/2026

Our new ‘Project Zone’ cohort starts this Saturday 16th May! 👀

Here’s what’s on offer:
👶Mini’s Club
🧗Climbing Zone
🏐Netball Zone
🥊Boxing Zone
🍳Cooking Zone
🖌️Pottery Zone

It’s going to be an epic 6 weeks - we can’t wait to get started!

🔗To sign up, click the link and secure your place for the next 6 weeks⬇️
https://ow.ly/8Gob50VWWQL (link in bio)

07/05/2026

Find support for children and young people with their mental health here: https://www.lancashireandsouthcumbria.icb.nhs.uk/goodhealthstarts/athome/mental-health