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Every woman’s health matters: Help shape the future of local women’s health and care services
Healthwatch Leicester and Leicestershire (HWLL) and Healthwatch Rutland (HWR) are calling on women and girls of all ages, backgrounds and communities to take part in a new survey about their experiences of health and care services in Leicester,…
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Every Woman's Health Matters
Healthwatch Leicester and Leicestershire (HWLL) and Healthwatch Rutland (HWR) is calling on women and girls of all ages, backgrounds and communities to take part in a new survey about their experiences of health and care services. We want to gather real…
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Healthwatch Leicester & Healthwatch Leicestershire Annual Report 2025
Healthwatch Leicester and Leicestershire publishes Annual Report 2024–25: Championing community voices to improve care
More than 10,400 people have shared their experiences with Healthwatch Leicester and Leicestershire over the past year…
More than 10,400 people have shared their experiences with Healthwatch Leicester and Leicestershire over the past year…
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Speak Up, Be Heard: A Recap of Our 2025 Conference
On 11 March 2025, we hosted a dynamic and engaging conference at the College Court Conference Centre, bringing together 83 delegates from local community groups, healthcare professionals and members of the public.
Themed “Speak Up, Be…
Themed “Speak Up, Be…
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AccessAble Guides: Making Hospital Visits Easier for Everyone
In partnership with University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, AccessAble have created free, Detailed Access Guides for Leicester’s hospitals,…
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Men would come forward for prostate cancer screening
Healthwatch England has published new research showing most men would attend testing if the government introduced a national screening programme for…
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Need help fast and it isn’t life-threatening?
The NHS in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland has issued new advice to help you get the right NHS care when you need it quickly and recommends…
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Latest reports and publication
The Wycliffe Medical Practice
Our team carried out an Enter and View at The Wycliffe Medical Practice. See the attached report available for download.
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Getting there: Bus access and patient care
Our latest insight report, Getting there: Bus access and patient care, explores how changes to local bus routes have affected people’s ability to reach local health services.
When the number 15 bus was diverted away from Ibstock High Street in 2022, residents in Ibstock and Heather lost a direct link to GP surgeries, pharmacies, dentists, shops and regular connections to nearby towns.
When the number 15 bus was diverted away from Ibstock High Street in 2022, residents in Ibstock and Heather lost a direct link to GP surgeries, pharmacies, dentists, shops and regular connections to nearby towns.
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