Healthwatch Blackpool

11/08/2026

Could this be your next opportunity? We'd love to hear from talented people who want to be part of our amazing team. 💙

23/07/2026

Get the whole family cycling this August!

Whether you're learning to ride, building confidence, or enjoying a relaxed family bike ride, Move Together Blackpool has a FREE session for you!

- Wednesdays: Family-Led Bike Ride (1pm–3pm)
- Fridays: Have a Go at Cycling! (1pm–3pm)

✅ Suitable for all ages and abilities
✅ Bikes and helmets available to borrow
📍 Stanley Park Arena, Blackpool Sports Centre

📲 Book your free place via Eventbrite:

Active Travel Blackpool

15/07/2026

Could you help improve care for people with persistent heartburn, acid reflux or indigestion?

Heartburn Health, supported by the NHS and Cancer Research UK, is recruiting participants in Preston, Blackpool, Blackburn and Chorley.

If you're a man aged 55–79 or a woman aged 65–79 with these symptoms, you could help shape future care.

Find out more and sign up at https://www.heartburnhealth.org/

09/07/2026

We're excited to share our latest report: Urgent Treatment Centres: Insights from the Community!

Between December 2025 and February 2026, Healthwatch Blackpool worked in partnership with FCMS (Fylde Coast Medical Services) to explore local people's awareness, access to, and experiences of Urgent Treatment Centres (UTCs) across Blackpool and the Fylde Coast.

Thank you to everyone who completed our survey, took part in a focus group, or shared their experiences with us through 1-1 conversations. Your feedback has been invaluable, ensuring the voices of local people are heard.

Read the report here:

08/07/2026

Yesterday, Charlotte attended the community drop in at Blackpool FC Community Trust where she had the opportunity to speak with local residents about the support available through Healthwatch Blackpool at Empowerment.

It was fantastic to see organisations coming together in one place to provide local residents with advice, information, and support.

A big thank you to Blackpool FC Community Trust for having us! 🧡

A huge thank you to our amazing community visitors for joining us at our Community Club and supporting our local members! 🧡

It was fantastic to welcome Empowerment, Healthwatch, NatWest, Cosy Homes, and The Big Food Truck. Your advice, support, and services make a real difference to our community, and we truly appreciate your time and commitment.

Together, we're building a stronger, more connected community. 🌟

Blackpool FC | HealthWatch | NatWest | Cosy Homes | The Big Food Project | | EFL in the Community

06/07/2026

📣The cervical screening bus is back this summer! 📣

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

📍Clinic locations and dates can be seen below (drop-in opening times 11.00am–4.00pm):

• Friday 17th July: Sainsbury’s Bispham, 80 Red Bank Road, Bispham FY2 9HH

• Tuesday 28th July: Tesco, Clifton Retail Park, Clifton Road, Blackpool FY4 4UJ

• Friday 7th August: Lidl, Bloomfield Rd, Blackpool FY1 6JW

• Tuesday 18th August: Sainsbury’s Bispham, 80 Red Bank Road, Bispham FY2 9HH

• Friday 4th September: Lidl, Bloomfield Rd, Blackpool FY1 6JW

• Thursday 10th September: Lidl, 127 Devonshire Road, Blackpool

• Friday 18th September: Tesco, Clifton Retail Park, Clifton Road, Blackpool FY4 4UJ

📣 The cervical screening bus is back this summer!

More dates have now been added across Lancashire and South Cumbria, making it easier than ever to get your screening done at a time and place that suits you. No appointment needed.

Cervical screening helps prevent cancer by detecting changes early, and only takes a few minutes.

Visit our website for the full timetable.

06/07/2026

03/07/2026

We're delighted to share our Healthwatch Blackpool Annual Report 2025–26!

Read it here: https://healthwatchblackpool.co.uk/annual-report-2025-26/

This report celebrates an incredible year of listening to local people, influencing positive change and working collaboratively with partners to improve health and social care services. We are extremely proud of what we’ve achieved together, highlighting community voices and making a real difference to people’s lives.

A huge thank you to our community, partners and commissioners for your continued support. Together, we're putting people at the heart of health and care, and we look forward to building on this momentum in the year ahead!

25/06/2026

This afternoon, Charlotte attended the Fylde Coast Health and Social Care Career Academy at Bickerstaffe House, where she spoke with health and social care students about the range of services provided by Empowerment. She also shared information about the important work carried out by Healthwatch Blackpool and Empowerment Charity in supporting local communities, tackling health inequalities and ensuring resident voices are heard.

Students had the opportunity to learn about potential career pathways within the sector, as well as volunteering opportunities. Thank you so much for having us.

Be sure to keep an eye on our vacancies page for upcoming opportunities to join our teams and make a difference in our local communities: https://empowermentcharity.org.uk/careers/

24/06/2026

Thank you to The Blackpool Sixth Form College for inviting us to be part of such an inspiring and engaging day with the Health and Social Care students on Monday.

It was fantastic to work collaboratively alongside Trinity Hospice & Palliative Care Services, Together in Tune and Blackpool Advocacy Hub at Empowerment, highlighting the range of support available locally, sharing knowledge and the importance of partnership working.

The workshop focused on providing awareness and education around dementia care through a range of interactive activities, including pebble decorating, Boccia, dementia lived-experience case studies, and music sessions. These activities helped students gain a greater understanding of dementia, the importance of person-centred support, and the positive impact meaningful activities can have on wellbeing.

Thank you again to the staff and students for making us feel so welcome, it is always a pleasure. We look forward to supporting future events and inspiring the next generation of health and social care professionals!