Reports, Publicity, and Strategic Documents
Annual Reports
2016/17 Annual Report
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2015/16 Annual Report
2014/15 Annual Report
2013/14 Annual Report
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Engagement Reports
targeted engagement projects with seldom heard residents
Great Practice Report - August 2017
In August we published a report on GP Experiences. Have a look for more information
Sensory Impariement Report - August 2017
In August we published a report looking at residents with a sensory impariement. Have a look for more information.
#personfirst: Blackburn with Darwen's Homeless Population
In May 2017 we published our #Personfirst Blackburn with Darwen's Homeless Population report.
Snapshot of local services
In August 2016 we published our small area engagement summary report. The engagement was conducted in 8 of the most deprived neighbourhoods in Blackburn with Darwen.
Blokes Views: Giving seldom heard men a voice on local health & social care to help make a change
In May 2016 we published our report from engement with men in pubs and clubs.
Amplify: A snapshot of Young People's perceptions of Health Services
In May 2016 we published a report from engement with young residents.
infographic:
Mental Health, Stigma & Lived Experience
In March 2016 we published a report from engement with residents with experience of mental health services and support.
Learning Disability
In September 2015 we published a report investigating the experience if local residents with Learning Disabilities accessing health and social care services.
Our film can be found here: 
Asylum Seekers and Refugees
In June 2015 we published a report investigating the experience of local Asylum Seekers and Refugee residents accessing health and social care services
Story of Darwen
In May 2015 we published a poster highlighting the key assests and ideas of Darwen residents to improve their health and social careDarwen Neighbourhood Engagement
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender (LGBT)
In June 2014 we published a report in partnership with Lancashire LGBT investigating the experience of local LGBT residents accessing health and social care services.
Young Residents
In June 2014 we published a report in partnership with Blackburn College investigating the experience of young residents accessing mental health, GP, and sexual health services.
In May 2013 we published a report in partnership with Blackburn College investigating the experience of young residents accessing GP, Dental, and Sexual Health services
Downloads
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender (LGBT)
amplify_report_-_youth_experience_of_health_and_social_care_services.pdf
healthwatch_bwd_homeless_report_may_2017_.pdf
Deprived Neighborhoods Engagement
Small Area Engagement
Each year Healthwatch BwD develops a targeted engagement project to engage with residents living in the most deprived neighbouthoods.
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Special Enquiries
Adult Carers Report - November 2016
Diabetes Report
Diabetes: The Experience and Provision of Local Services Published July 2016
The Harbour Conversation
In April we worked with Healthwatch Lancahsire and Healthwatch Blackpool to listen to the views of people in Lancashire Care Foundation Trusts mental health facility in Blackpool.
Macmillan Cancer & Healthwatch on Tour
Understanding views and raising awareness on cancer and cancer services from Asylum Seekers and Refugees in Blackburn with Darwen. Published in July 2016
Macmillan Cancer & Healthwatch on Tour
Understanding views and raising awareness on cancer and cancer services from young BAME Residents in Blackburn with Darwen. Published in July 2016
Physical Health: Rheumatic & Inflammatory Conditions
In May 2016 we published our report looking at rheumatic and inflammatory conditions, such as arthritis and fibromyalgia.
The Impact of Unemployment on Mental Health and Wellbeing
In February 2016 we published a report of the impact of unemployment on mental health and wellbeing
Home Care Serivces in Blackburn with Darwen
In February 2016 we published a report of residents expeirence with home care services
Infographic:
The Impact of Falls on Residents and their Carers
In August 2014 we published a report in partnership with the 50+ Partnership investigating the impact of falls on 50+ residents and their carers
From Hospital to Home
In June 2015 we published a report in partnership Lancashire mind investigating patient experience of mental health care
Patient Participation Groups
In February 2015 we published an infographic of local resident’s experience with their GP Patient Participation Group
Downloads
The Impact of Falls on Residents and their Carers
the_impact_of_unemployment_on_mental_health_wellbeing_report.pdf
Enter & View Reports
Darwen Ward, Pendle View
Please click on link below for the lastest report
pendle_view_e_v_report_21.06.17.pdf
Moorland View Care Home
Linden House
Pendle View Mental Health Unit
Fracture Clinic - East Lancashire Hospital Trust
St Margarets Court
In December 2015 we completed an Enter and View visit to St Margarets Court
Birchfield Care Home
In December 2015 we completed an Enter and View visit to Birchfield Care Home
Royal Blackburn Hospital Fracture Clinic
In Novermber 2015 Healthwatch BwD and Healthwatch Lancashire completed a joint visit to a fracture clinic at the Royal Blackburn Hospital
Springfield Cottege Enter and View
In October 2015 we completed an Enter and View visit to Springfield Cottege
Longfield Residential Home
In November 2015 we completed an Enter and View visit to Longfield Residential Home
Heathcotes Residential Service
In November 2015 we completed an Enter and View visit to Heathcotes Residential Service
Royal Blackburn Hospital Emergency Department
In July 2015 we published a report following an Enter and View visit of the Emergency Department at East Lancahsire Hosptial Trust.
Greenways
In April 2013 we completed an Enter and View visit to Greenways Care Home.
Feniscliffe Bank
In June 2013 we completed an Enter and View to Feniscliffe Bank Care Home
Downloads
longfield_residential_home_enter_and_view.pdf
Strategic Documents
2016-2020 Strategy: strategy_2016-20_.pdf
Guide for Local Healthwatch on using NICE resources: guide_for_local_healthwatch_on_using_nice_resources.pdf
A Case Study: Community Engagement Approach to Developing a Local Healthwatch: blackburn_with_darwen_healthwatch_fullreport_3.pdf
Healthwatch BwD Business Plan:business_plan_.pdf
Healthwatch BwD Engagement Strategy:engagement_strategy.pdf
Healthwatch BwD Governance: governance.pd
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Publicity
Healthwatch BwD Easy Read Document: a_guide_in_easy_read.pdf
Healthwatch BwD Leaflet: 106120_healthwatch_bwd_leaflet.pdf
