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Is local Healthwatch accountable to Healthwatch England?

No, your local Healthwatch is commissioned by their local authority and will be accountable to them.

However when something is a problem and other local Healthwatchs are experiencing it too, Healthwatch England will gather evidence to look at the problem on a regional or national basis.

On this page you will find various documents to download that will help you with you healthcare needs.

How Can I Take Control Of My Health and Wellbeing?

Part of the local Healthwatch duty is to carry out Enter & View visits. Local Healthwatch representatives carry out these visits to health & social care services to find out how they are being run and make recommendations where there are areas for improvement.

An explanation about the work of Healthwatch St Helens provided in BSL by Signing Solutions.

We can’t recommend a Dentist or GP, however, NHS choices has a section on their website where you can search for practices in your area:

Although most people using the health service are happy with their care and treatment, things can sometimes go wrong. If you're not satisfied with the service you've experienced from a hospital, doctor, dentist, local surgery or other NHS provider, you are entitled to complain about it.

Being Dad Podcast - Weekly discussions with dads around different experiences and themes related to parenting and managing mental health.

Parents in Mind peer support – mothers, birthing parents, dads & partners

Are you pregnant or have a child aged 0-5 years? If so then download the CATCH app. You’ll find useful health information from the NHS, national charities and organisations, along with details of local services and support.

ChatHealth, a confidential text messaging service for young people in St Helens, is now available.

St Helens Council Youth Services have been consulting with members of the St Helens Youth Council to create an online Mental Health Toolkit –aimed at educating young people about the importance of self-care.

#GrowYourHappy is an easy to read, navigate, fun, pressure-free online space, full of swipe able recommendations, resources, support services and mood-boosting content.