Healthwatch Leicester & Healthwatch Leicestershire are the people’s voice.
In order to make a difference, we need to hear YOUR thoughts about services and experiences first hand.
Below are our latest surveys which with YOUR help we can help make a difference.
The Pilot Survey – Home First, is a new type of questionnaire being piloted by a small number of people. Please only complete this survey if you have received an invite.
If you would prefer to go through the questionnaire over the phone or in an online face to face meeting please call Becky on 07732 683453 and she will be happy to assist you.
We want to speak to veterans who have just left the forces or have been out for a while. Our aim is to explore what support you received to return to civilian life and if you received any mental health support.
The aim of the project is to understand how veterans deal with mental health and explore the options available and any improvements that can be made.
Read More about our Veteran Project
Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, a number of temporary changes have been made to health care services across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, in order to delay the spread of the virus.
The three local Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) have teamed up with Healthwatch Leicester, Healthwatch Leicestershire and Healthwatch Rutland to find out how these changes are affecting local patients.
“We want to improve the care we are providing at this very difficult time to ease daily pressure and keep our patients safe. Your experiences of health and social care services are incredibly valuable to us, and will help us to understand what is positive about the changes and what we need to improve. Your feedback will give us insight into how health services are being delivered now and once the pandemic has passed.”
Dr Ursula Montgomery, Chair of East Leicestershire and Rutland CCG, Speaking on behalf of the three CCGs
Temporary changes which have been introduced across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, as a result of Covid-19, include the closure of seven urgent care centres and two healthcare hubs, as well as changes to the way GP practices work, with many consultations taking place by telephone, online or via video, instead of face to face.
“Some people may wonder why new, temporary ways of accessing and receiving health and care have not been used before, because they work so well. Others may have experienced difficulty or confusion, or worse, felt that they can’t seek the health and care they need at this time. What’s essential is that we hear from as many local people as possible to inform and shape our services for the future. I urge you to take some time to complete the survey, and ask your friends and family to do the same”
Dr Janet Underwood, Chair of Healthwatch Rutland
“Understanding what is the reality of using health and social care services has become even more important during these challenging times. Working together with the CCGs and Healthwatch Rutland we are keen to hear first-hand experience from members of the public, who can share their “highs” and “lows” of using services at the moment.”
Harsha Kotecha, Advisory Board Chair of Healthwatch Leicester and Healthwatch Leicestershire
