Healthwatch is now operating in Portsmouth
The biggest issue for nearly everyone is the National Health Service which I can understand as health affects everyone. I am really pleased that Healthwatch, the public’s watchdog on the NHS, is now active in Portsmouth and I am on the interim board.
Having spent 9 years on a previous incarnation of Healthwatch called the Community Health Council, I am hoping that experience will help develop the service. Healthwatch will be looking at NHS services and social care. There is also an advocacy service for people that have complaints which have not been sorted originally by the NHS. You can also ring Healthwatch for advice.
It would be great to hear how you would like Healthwatch develop and you can join as a member. We have 600 people signed up as a member so far and anyone can join, it is free.
You can contact them at www.healthwatchportsmouth.co.uk or contact them at 023 9397 7079 if you need any help with a complaint or want to comment on an NHS service.