Healthwatch Wirral

11/03/2026

Today is No Smoking Day.

Help is available to support people in Wirral to quit smoking.

More information 👉 https://www.wchc.nhs.uk/health-care/improve-health/i-want-to-stop-smoking/

With the right help, you're up to 3x more likely to quit smoking for good this No Smoking Day. Read more in comments.

10/03/2026

09/03/2026

Our next BRIDGE Forum takes place this Wednesday, 11 March, from 11am–12:30pm, and we’ve got a great line-up of guest speakers and updates from local organisations.

Topics include:
• Norovirus updates from the Infection Prevention and Control team at Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
• Blood, platelet and plasma donation with NHS Blood and Transplant
• The NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme – Healthier You (Cheshire & Merseyside)
• Empowering Parents, Empowering Communities (EPEC) and support for Wirral parents
• Updates from Wirral Foodbank
• News from North West Ambulance Service
• Open forum for local updates and information sharing

The BRIDGE Forum brings together community groups, organisations and partners across Wirral to share information and support local health and wellbeing.

The meeting takes place online via Microsoft Teams.
To request the joining link, email: spare5@healthwatchwirral.co.uk

You can also read notes from our previous meeting here:

Read the February 2026 BRIDGE Forum summary from Healthwatch Wirral, featuring insights from health, care, and community representatives.

16/02/2026

Have you used an NHS or social care service recently?

Healthwatch wants to hear about your experience. This could be a GP, dentist, pharmacy, hospital, or any care service.

You can tell us what went well, what did not work, or what could be better. Your feedback helps services understand what people are experiencing and where improvements are needed.

Share your experience here: https://speakout.healthwatchwirral.co.uk

You can also contact us directly on 0151 230 8957 or email info@healthwatchwirral.co.uk

30/01/2026

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside are inviting people to share their views on palliative and end of life care.

If you are currently receiving palliative or end of life care, or if someone close to you has received this care in the last two years, you may be able to take part. There are separate surveys for people currently receiving care, relatives and friends and people who have been bereaved.

The surveys are available to be completed until 31st March 2026.

If you feel able to take part, details and support links are available here:

Share your experience of palliative and end of life care in Wirral. Take the Wirral palliative care survey to help improve local support.

29/01/2026

Have you used health or social care services in Wirral recently?

Your experiences help shine a light on what needs attention and what’s working well. We share feedback with the organisations that plan and deliver local services to make sure people’s views are heard.

Whether it’s GP access, hospital care, mental health support or social care, your voice has the power to influence how services develop in Wirral.

Sharing your experience is quick, confidential, and can help make a real difference.

Share your experience here: https://speakout.healthwatchwirral.co.uk

28/01/2026

If you're 60 or over, you could get extra help with your NHS health costs.

Find out more and apply online: https://apply-for-help-with-nhs-costs.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/apply-online?utm_campaign=Health+Exemption+Services&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=NHS+Business+Services+Authority&utm_content=Health+Exemption+Services+-+Organic+-+2025%2F26

28/01/2026

What does Healthwatch Wirral actually do?

We are the independent voice for people who use health and social care services in Wirral.

We:
- Listen to local people’s experiences
- Share what’s working and what’s not
- Raise issues with the NHS, council and providers
- Help services understand what needs to change

Everything we do starts with what local people tell us.

Find out more about what we do: https://healthwatchwirral.co.uk

Share your experience here: https://speakout.healthwatchwirral.co.uk

27/01/2026

Most GP appointments are just 10 minutes long. That doesn't give you much time to explain your symptoms, get a diagnosis, discuss treatment and get your questions answered. Check out our tips for getting the most out of your appointment - https://bit.ly/3NqsR25

27/01/2026

You’re not alone. Many people face mental health challenges - getting the right support can make all the difference.

🎥 Take a look at our Readiness for Therapy video to see how Talking Therapies can help: watch in the comments below.

27/01/2026

We’ve refreshed our ‘Trying to find an NHS dentist’ page with the latest information for Wirral residents, including how to access new emergency appointment slots and what steps you can take if you’re struggling to get care.

Whether you’re looking for a regular NHS dentist or urgent help, this page brings the latest local guidance together in one place.

Find out more: https://healthwatchwirral.co.uk/trying-to-find-an-nhs-dentist/

Please let us know if you have questions or personal experiences to share.

You can email us at info@healthwatchwirral.co.uk or leave feedback anonymously on our Feedback Centre at https://speakout.healthwatchwirral.co.uk

When registering with a dentist, you can choose to use any dental surgery that is convenient for you, whether it's near your home or work.

22/01/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended last week’s BRIDGE online forum, the first of 2026, and what a great start to the year it was! We’re very grateful for all the valuable and informative input from all of the speakers and attendees.

If you weren’t able to pop along this month, there were updates from organisations including The Oliver King Foundation, Wirral University Teaching Hospital, Neston Community Youth Centre (NCYC) and Reverse Northwest CIC.

You can find out more about what was discussed at last month’s meeting and previous meetings on our website at https://healthwatchwirral.co.uk/report-category/bridge-forum-reports/

If you’re interested in attending next month’s BRIDGE Forum, which will be held on MS Teams on Wednesday 11th February from 11am - 12.30pm - or would like to present an update from your organisation, please do get in touch at spare5@healthwatchwirral.co.uk