Healthwatch Leicester and Healthwatch Leicestershire

Healthwatch Leicester and Healthwatch Leicestershire πŸ“’ We make sure your voice is heard about NHS and social care services. Surveys and feedback.

Did you know that local Healthwatch organisations help make sure people's experiences of health and care services are he...
07/09/2026

Did you know that local Healthwatch organisations help make sure people's experiences of health and care services are heard and acted upon?

In Leicester and Leicestershire, we've worked with local communities to identify issues, influence improvements and support people to access information about health and care services.

Want to see what we've achieved?
2025/26 Annual Report:
https://www.healthwatchll.com/sites/healthwatchll.com/files/Healthwatch%20Leicester%20and%20Leicestershire%20Annual%20Report%202025-26%20FINAL.pdf

2024/25 Annual Report:
https://www.healthwatchll.com/sites/healthwatchll.com/files/2025-07/Healthwatch%20Leicester%20and%20Leicestershire%20Annual%20Report%202024-25%20FINAL%202.pdf

2023/24 Annual Report: www.healthwatchll.com/sites/healthwatchll.com/files/Healthwatch-Leicester-and-Healthwatch-Leicestershire-Annual-Report-2023-24-FINAL_0.pdf

As Parliament debates the future of Healthwatch, we're proud of the difference local Healthwatch teams make every day.


Dr Luke Evans - for Hinckley and Bosworth, Alberto Costa, Liz Kendall, Amanda Hack MP, Neil O’Brien Shockat Adam we'd encourage you to take a look at the impact being delivered locally.

πŸ’Š Have you filled in our Pharmacy First survey?You may or may not know that your chemist can give you prescribed  treatm...
01/09/2026

πŸ’Š Have you filled in our Pharmacy First survey?

You may or may not know that your chemist can give you prescribed treatment for 7 common ailments.
This is known as Pharmacy First.
The Government intends to add 5 more common ailments to the list for treatment.

What do you think of this?
Fill in our Pharmacy First survey by THIS Friday!
It's just a few questions and it will help us to find out if people are using the service.
https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/Pharmacy1st/

27/08/2026

πŸ‘‹ Our outreach officers, like Andy, love to get your feedback about NHS services but they also want you to feel at ease.

We're here to listen to you. When you give us feedback, it's anonymous.

On the 29th July 2026, Baroness Louise Casey, Chair of the Independent Commission on Adult Social Care, launched the Big...
26/08/2026

On the 29th July 2026, Baroness Louise Casey, Chair of the Independent Commission on Adult Social Care, launched the Big Conversation on Care, asking the question:

"When we are old or disabled, or have a serious illness, who should support us and how?".

Do you want to help shape the future of care?
Submit your views and vote on others'.
Have your say: https://caseycommission.co.uk/bigconversation/take-part/

25/08/2026

‼️ Community notice ‼️

A Community Health & Wellbeing Event is taking place on Saturday 5th September to help raise awareness of men's cancers.

There are talks and advice sessions taking place throughout the day on how to spot signs and symptoms, and why early diagnosis is important.

πŸ“… Saturday 5th September
πŸ“ The Gate Hangs Well & Seasons, Carlton (CV13 0DB)
πŸ•š From 11am

You can find out more about the event from one of the organisers here πŸ‘‡

The event is being organised to raise awareness of men’s cancers, with a particular focus on prostate cancer and testicular cancer.

The aim of the day is to encourage open conversations around these illnesses, promote awareness of the signs and symptoms, and highlight the importance of early diagnosis.

A number of us will be delivering short talks throughout the event, sharing information about these cancers, discussing the impact they have on individuals and families, and encouraging men to seek medical advice promptly if they have any concerns.

25/08/2026

Did you know when you go to the chemist you can be treated with prescription medicine for certain ailments?

This is known as Pharmacy First.

We'd like to know your experience.
Fill in our survey: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/Pharmacy1st/

Reasons to follow or unfollow us. Can we ask that you do not unfollow us please, despite having to chat to you in some v...
19/08/2026

Reasons to follow or unfollow us.

Can we ask that you do not unfollow us please, despite having to chat to you in some very cold places πŸ₯Ά

Haymarket Shopping Centre we appreciate you. πŸ™‚

It's kinda chic to be skilled at making balloon models! Andy our Outreach officer was doing a brilliant job at Snap Drag...
12/08/2026

It's kinda chic to be skilled at making balloon models!

Andy our Outreach officer was doing a brilliant job at Snap Dragon festival in Hinckley last week. 🎈

He made a lot of balloon dogs 🐢

What's your favourite balloon model?

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Leicester

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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+441162574999

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