Healthwatch St Helens joins 131 local Healthwatch to oppose Government plans to undermine independent public voice.

Free instant access digital mental health support is now available across St Helens  for everyone aged 18+. The NHS commissioned service provides free, safe, and anonymous online mental health support whenever you need it.

Free instant access digital mental health support is now available across St Helens for everyone aged 10-25. The NHS commissioned service provides free, safe, and anonymous online mental health support whenever you need it.

The Government has announced that it wants to change the law to:

1. Transfer the work of Healthwatch England to the Department of Health and Social Care.

2. Transfer the work of local Healthwatch services to the NHS and local authorities.

What does this mean right now?

While these changes will happen over time, the law has not yet been changed.

This means we are still here, open, and working for you.

We continue to:

1. Listen to your experiences of health and social care.

2. Share what we hear with those in power to help improve services.

3. Provide advice and information to help you find the support you need.

We will keep you updated as more details become available. In the meantime, thank you for your continued support.

Healthwatch St Helens continue to work hard in the ever changing landscape of health and social care for the communities of St Helens. We ensure that NHS leaders and decision-makers hear your voice and use your feedback to improve care. We can also help you find reliable and trustworthy information and advice.  Over the year we’ve been out and about in the community listening to your stories, engaging with partners and working to improve care in St Helens.

Share your views online, or contact us via email or phone. The more people share their ideas, experiences and concerns about National Health Service (NHS) and social care, the more services can understand what works and what doesn't.

Find out more about the ways we're helping to improve people's experiences of health and social care services.

We are here to make sure that those running services, and the government, put your views at the heart of care.