Evolving Communities CIC

10/07/2025

We’re still here for you.
We want to assure our communities, partners and stakeholders that we remain fully committed to delivering the important work of our local Healthwatch teams. Our staff will continue to deliver essential services and support to local communities across Dorset and Wolverhampton.
https://evolvingcommunities.co.uk/healthwatch-is-still-here-for-you/

Healthwatch England Healthwatch Dorset Healthwatch Wolverhampton

27/06/2025

Our annual report is now published, highlighting how we’ve listened to you and shared your feedback to help NHS and social care services prioritise the issues that matter most to local people. Every story makes a difference, so thanks for sharing. Find out how we’ve worked together to make care better https://bit.ly/3HYIbAa

Healthwatch England Wolverhampton Today NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board Black Country Integrated Care System - ICS The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust WVCA - Wolverhampton Voluntary & Community Action Express & Star

27/06/2025

Our annual report is now published, highlighting how we’ve listened to you and shared your feedback to help NHS and social care services prioritise the issues that matter most to local people. Every story makes a difference, so thanks for sharing. Find out how we’ve worked together to make care better https://bit.ly/4eiDDjY

Healthwatch England NHS Dorset Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust University Hospitals Dorset Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust BCP Council Dorset Council

27/06/2025

We have gathered insights from local people who either support or are part of the local Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities, to amplify their voices about health and care services.
Read our blogs and watch our videos https://bit.ly/3I2ztkh

KushtibokDorset Friends, Families and Travellers

25/06/2025

Evolving Communities CIC has been reappointed by NHS Devon to deliver the Devon Maternity Voices Partnership (MNVP) - providing the voice of service users to inform development of maternity and neonatal care across the county. Devon MNVP supports the system to ensure services are delivered in a kind, personal and safe way by making sure the service user voice is central to all decision making and quality oversight. Find out more https://bit.ly/4kX7XDh

Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

02/06/2025

Our Kernow Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership has released their new 15 Steps report about community maternity services in . Read more about the valuable work the team do https://bit.ly/45CSNhH

In our 15 Steps report published today, we evaluate community maternity services facilities from the perspective of those using services in . "It’s important that all our maternity care spaces and facilities, whether in hospitals or community settings, contribute to quality care experiences that are safe, inclusive and supportive for all families; the 15 Steps visits enable us to guide improvements where they are needed." Read more https://bit.ly/45CSNhH

NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Kernow Maternity Services

02/06/2025

Our Healthwatch Dorset team are marking by celebrating the valuable contribution of their volunteers with some great events to say Thank You.

We start today by celebrating the spirit of volunteering that enriches communities each year. Over the last year, our 70 volunteers gave us 548 hours of their time and supported us with our project and engagement work around . Find out more https://bit.ly/3HfZWdZ

01/05/2025

Our new report highlights the challenges faced by some local people in accessing and receiving mental health care. This work draws on feedback from patients, family, carers and mental health professionals that we gathered via a survey and during a visit to Penn Hospital. Read more https://bit.ly/434nn18

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

30/04/2025

Our new report published today highlights the need for improvements to essential pharmacy services in . Over 900 local residents shared their experiences with us and our findings offer valuable insights that can help improve service delivery and the Pharmacy First scheme. Read more https://bit.ly/3YSuPuK

NHS Dorset Dorset Council BCP Council

07/03/2025

Devon Maternity Voices Partnership are hiring three new roles in their team. Are you passionate about working with people from diverse communities, service users and NHS providers, and putting their lived experience at the heart of local improvements in maternity and neonatal care? Please share.

02/12/2024

Our new report highlights how community support and connection can improve the health and wellbeing of people living with and chronic respiratory disease in Somerset and beyond. Read about our community engagement project to help NHS Somerset understand how to improve COPD diagnosis, care and support. https://bit.ly/3OzsIGF

Research Your Way Asthma + Lung UK Primary Care Respiratory Society UK - PCRS

18/11/2024

In its new 15 Steps report, Somerset Maternity and Neonatal Voices evaluates maternity facilities at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust from the perspective of those using services in . "We know the NHS faces many challenges, but the warmth, friendliness, and dedication of the staff we met is reassuring." Read more https://bit.ly/4ezrjdR