Healthwatch Blackpool

19/03/2026

Feeling a bit off lately?

If you’re registered with Highfield Surgery, Stonyhill Medical Practice, Arnold Medical Centre, or Abbey Dale Medical Centre, and something doesn’t feel right, don’t ignore it.

🌸Drop-in Early Cancer Diagnosis Clinic🌸
• Confidential chat with the team – no examinations, no immediate diagnosis. Just a supportive ear to listen to your concerns and guide you on possible next steps.
• Every Monday: 9:30am–12:30pm
• The Hub South Shore, 120 Highfield Road, Blackpool, FY4 2JF
• No appointment needed – just drop in.

Check it, don’t chance it - act now on cancer!
Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board Blackpool South Primary Care Network The Hub at South Shore

12/03/2026

We are excited to be growing 🌱

We have two roles available within our Healthwatch Blackpool team, working to address health inequalities within our community.

We'd love to hear from you if you are passionate about working alongside people to create positive change.

We are an organisation that believes everyone — without exception — should be seen, heard, and supported.

We strive to create an environment where people can thrive and flourish.

We deliver our support through a range of services and projects, but we always keep it human.

We’re inspired by lived experience, and we go above and beyond to support our people.

Take a look at the details on our website https://empowermentcharity.org.uk/careers/

06/03/2026

🌸Cervical Screening Drop-In Clinics in March🌸

The cervical screening bus is visiting various locations within Blackpool. Cervical screening saves lives. This is your chance to get it done quickly and easily - no appointment needed!

📍 Clinic locations (11.00am–4.00pm):
-Thursday 5th March: Lidl, 127 Devonshire Road, Blackpool FY3 8B
-Wednesday 11th March: Tesco Clifton Retail Park, Clifton Road, Blackpool FY4 4UJ
-Wednesday 18th March: The Range, 1 Parkinson Way, Blackpool FY4 2AZ
-Friday 27th March: Sainsbury’s, Bispham, 80 Red Bank Road, Bispham, Blackpool FY2 9HH

👉 Find out more: https://www.blackpool.gov.uk/Campaigns/Mobile-cervical-screening-clinics.aspx
Live outside Blackpool? The cervical screening bus is also visiting other locations within Lancashire 👉 Find out more: https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/livingwellservice

• CERVICAL SCREENING DROP-IN CLINICS • Is your cervical screening test (smear test) due or overdue?

The NHS is bringing a mobile cervical screening service to Blackpool, making it easier for you to attend locally.

The test takes around 10 minutes and is carried out in a private, discreet setting by trained, female clinicians. No appointment needed - just drop in!

*️⃣ Thurs 5 Mar, Lidl Devonshire Rd
*️⃣ Weds 11 Mar, Tesco Extra
*️⃣ Weds 18 Mar, The Range
*️⃣ Fri 27 Mar, Sainsbury's Bispham

All clinics open between 11.00am to 4.00pm.
Find out more: www.blackpool.gov.uk/CervicalScreening

04/03/2026

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20/02/2026

ICB non‑executive board member and audit chair Steve Spill spent the day in Blackpool this week to see how population health work is making a real difference in local communities.

Steve is pictured with Helen Mason, primary care network manager at Blackpool Central West, and Amy Butler, engagement and partnerships manager at Empowerment Charity.

His short tour included:

✅ a stop at the leisure centre to meet the MSK and Active Blackpool team
✅ time with the priority ward team in Claremont
✅ a visit to the Recovery Hub to see support in action

The day highlighted how population health work, strong partnerships, and community insight are shaping better outcomes for Blackpool residents.

16/02/2026

Between November and December 2025, Healthwatch Blackpool partnered with Trinity Hospice & Palliative Care Services to gather feedback from patients, families, and carers about their experiences of care. Through surveys and one-to-one conversations, we heard very positive experiences, highlighting the compassionate, high-quality care provided by Trinity Hospice, as well as some opportunities for continued development.

We are pleased to share that the Trinity Hospice – Your Voice Matters report has now been published.

You can view and download the full report using the following link:
https://healthwatchblackpool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Trinity-Hospice-Full-Report.pdf

We are grateful to everyone who contributed to this project and shared their valuable experiences!

13/02/2026

The Mobile Cervical Screening Unit is coming to @ the Grange. 2a Dinmore Avenue, Blackpool, FY3 7RW

📅 Date: Wednesday 18th February 2026
🕘 Time: 11am to 4pm
📍 Location: @ the Grange. 2a Dinmore Avenue, Blackpool, FY3 7RW

Cervical screening saves lives. It’s quick, simple, and could prevent cancer.

Drop in, no appointment needed.

Spring North

05/02/2026

🌸Cervical Screening Drop-In Clinics in February🌸

The cervical screening bus is visiting various locations within Blackpool. Cervical screening saves lives. This is your chance to get it done quickly and easily - no appointment needed!

📍 Clinic locations (11.00am–4.00pm):
Monday 9th February - Sainsbury's, 80 Red Bank Road, Bispham, Blackpool FY2 9HH
Wednesday 18th February - At the grange Blackpool 2a Dinmore Avenue, Blackpool FY3 7RW
Wednesday 25th February - Bickerstaffe Plaza, Number One Bickerstaffe Square, Blackpool, FY1 3AH

👉 Find out more: https://www.blackpool.gov.uk/Campaigns/Mobile-cervical-screening-clinics.aspx

Live outside Blackpool? The cervical screening bus is also visiting other locations within Lancashire 👉 Find out more: https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/livingwellservice

29/01/2026

Last year, Healthwatch Blackpool were commissioned by the NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board’s Blackpool Population Health team, working alongside the Lancashire and South Cumbria Cancer Alliance, to explore cancer awareness and the barriers to early diagnosis in Blackpool.

The project focused on understanding local experiences and challenges, helping to inform future work to improve early cancer detection and outcomes for our community.

We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who took part through one-to-one conversations, focus groups, and survey responses. Your voices are vital in helping to drive meaningful improvements locally.

We’re extremely pleased to share the full report below:

28/01/2026

There is still time to share your experiences on Urgent Treatment Centres (UTCs) before the survey closes this Friday!

Whether you have attended an Urgent Treatment Centre or never used one, your voice matters and we want to hear from everyone! 💬

👉Fill in the survey here: https://forms.office.com/e/U4i9RNLifp
All responses are anonymous. Thank you for supporting this important work!

20/01/2026

FCMS are working to make bowel screening more accessible for people with learning disabilities across Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre 💚

Their free service offers flexible support, easy-read information, phone discussions, and home visits to help people feel confident and informed about bowel screening.

If you’re aged 50-74 with a learning disability, or you support someone who is, get in touch to find out how they can help.

📞 07985 231022
📧 fcms.bowelscreening@nhs.net

20/01/2026

There is still time to share your insight on Urgent Treatment Centres (UTCs)!

Healthwatch Blackpool, in partnership with FCMS are exploring how people across the Fylde Coast use and experience UTCs.

We’d love to hear from you, even if you’ve never visited a UTC.

Your feedback will help us understand:
• Awareness of UTCs
• Barriers to accessing care
• Satisfaction and experiences
• Ideas for improving services

👉 Fill in the survey here: https://forms.office.com/e/U4i9RNLifp
All responses are anonymous. Thank you for supporting this important work! 🙏

💬 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐔𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬 (𝐔𝐓𝐂𝐬)!

Healthwatch Blackpool, in partnership with FCMS, are excited to launch our new project exploring how people across the Fylde Coast use and experience UTCs.

We’d love to hear from you, even if you’ve never visited a UTC.

Your feedback will help us understand:

• Awareness of UTCs
• Barriers to accessing care
• Satisfaction and experiences
• Ideas for improving services

👉 Fill in the survey here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=u2TY94aWU0uEpGJ924WmvWGDy_WYAypPsnqWbRs1LZhUN0RJOUxUQVg3NjJHSzlRVUhETE05T0FMSy4u&route=shorturl

All responses are anonymous. Thank you for supporting this important work! 🙏