HealthwatchWakefield

Healthwatch Wakefield your health and social care champion

[HealthwatchWakefield @healthywakey]

We are your health and social care champion in Wakefield District.
From Airedale to South Kirkby, Overton to Knottingley, and everywhere in between, we make sure health and care decision makers hear your voice and use your feedback to improve care.

[NHS @NHSuk]

The resident doctors' strike that was due to start on Monday has now been called off.

Please continue to attend any appointments as planned and access NHS services as normal if you need them.

[NHS @NHSuk]

Strike action starts from 7am Monday 15 June and runs until 7am Friday 19 June. Some NHS services will be affected.

You will be contacted if your appointment needs to be changed.

Please continue to come forward for the care you need

[HealthwatchWakefield @healthywakey]

It's Carers Week.
Nearly half of unpaid carers feel their role is not understood and valued by their community.
We value you. Talk to us if you need advice, support, or signposting to health and care services and/or help.

[Carers Week @carersweek]

Read our latest research and recommendations for change: https://t.co/3Kkk6M2E0P

Carers Week is made possible through Carers UK working together with six other major charities: @ageuk, @CarersTrust, @lbsorg, @MEAssociation, @mndassoc, @Rethink_

[HealthwatchWakefield @healthywakey]

Our volunteers give so much to our organisation, without them we wouldn’t be able to do what we do. Thank you to our current volunteers and all those who have made a difference over the last 13 years. #VolunteersWeek

[NHS @NHSuk]

Thunderstorms can trigger symptoms for those with lung conditions, like asthma.

If the weather makes your symptoms worse and you need to use your inhaler more, talk to your pharmacist, contact your GP or NHS 111.

[HealthwatchWakefield @healthywakey]

The Department of Health and Social Care has launched a ‘Call for Evidence’ to shape a new cross-government Mental Health Strategy for England.
The new strategy aims to shift care from crisis intervention towards earlier prevention. Find out more:
https://t.co/ctzxcVvHyc

[HealthwatchWakefield @healthywakey]

Lots of change at the moment, but we’re still here listening to you!
The NHS Modernisation Bill, a new Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, and new local Councillors with a remit for local health and care services. Find out more here: https://t.co/DhOokzW6q3

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Tomorrow morning, 10 am, all welcome. Follow the post link for joining details.

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Next Tuesday. All welcome.

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Next Tuesday. All welcome.

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Our next Healthwatch Wakefield Board Meeting in Public is on Tuesday 19 May 2026. You can attend the Board Meeting online through Teams. Find out more including the agenda and how to take part here: https://t.co/NnnRFN61Iw

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‘Brain Health Event’ next Wednesday 20 May at St Catherine's Church.
Kayleigh, from St Catherine's, Cherie Miller from Trinity Healthcare and Joanne Currie from Alzheimer’s Society are holding a ‘Brain Health Event’ as part of Dementia Awareness Week. All welcome!

[HealthwatchWakefield @healthywakey]

We heard 348 experiences of health and care last quarter.
Key issues:
- GP access
- Digital barriers
- Hospital pressures
- Joined-up care
We’re using your feedback to push for change – and improvements are happening.
Keep sharing. We’re listening.
https://t.co/NdYFg1Ptu3

[HealthwatchWakefield @healthywakey]

Our next Healthwatch Wakefield Board Meeting in Public is on Tuesday 19 May 2026. You can attend the Board Meeting online through Teams. Find out more including the agenda and how to take part here: https://t.co/NnnRFN61Iw

[HealthwatchWakefield @healthywakey]

We're keeping this open until next Tuesday to give you a bit more time to take part. Please do! What care staff have already shared with us is so incredible. Thank you for all your hard work.

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Care workers support people every day. We want to support you. Tell us what it's really like to do your job in our short, anonymous survey. Takes a couple of minutes. Enter the draw to win a £25 voucher.
https://t.co/skLG13P3U0

[HealthwatchWakefield @healthywakey]

Have you heard of ‘Dave's Respite Register’?
It can help you find the right respite care for your loved one. You can search real-time availability, compare CQC-rated care homes, and book short-term respite breaks across the UK — all in one place.
https://t.co/JdXFESmX6X

[HealthwatchWakefield @healthywakey]

Care workers support people every day. We want to support you. Tell us what it's really like to do your job in our short, anonymous survey. Takes a couple of minutes. Enter the draw to win a £25 voucher.
https://t.co/skLG13P3U0

[NHS @NHSuk]

With the bank holiday approaching, make sure you order your repeat prescription in advance.

To find out how to do this, visit https://t.co/L0JRpvdQph

[HealthwatchWakefield @healthywakey]

Alone together: Cutting ties and creating new ones
Thursday 25 June 2026, 1-3 pm.
Free workshop on family estrangement with the @WF_RecoveryColl
Online, for those age 16+
Contact the college to enrol
https://t.co/jXEkMIjhPU
[email protected]
01924 316946

[HealthwatchWakefield @healthywakey]

Care workers support people every day. We want to support you. Tell us what it's really like to do your job in our short, anonymous survey. Takes a couple of minutes. Enter the draw to win a £25 voucher.
https://t.co/skLG13P3U0

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@HWKirklees @hwcalderdale

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Getting to appointments shouldn’t be a challenge. But for many, changes to patient transport eligibility last year have made it harder. If you’ve been affected in the past year, we’d really like to hear from you.
Take part here: https://t.co/YuFWEjIy9q
#PatientTransportServices