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Healthwatch Knowsley is your local spotlight on Health & Social Care Services in Knowsley.

02/11/2026

Today, the Government announced that local Healthwatch organisations and Healthwatch England will be retained and strengthened, ensuring that patients’ and the public’s experiences play a greater role in improving health and social care services.

We are delighted that the Government has recognised the value of Healthwatch and our role as an independent champion for patients and the public.

This decision also recognises the outstanding work and professionalism of staff and volunteers across Healthwatch England and local Healthwatch organisations, particularly during what has been a challenging period.

We would like to thank everyone who has continued to work with Healthwatch and support our work. Your commitment helps ensure that people’s voices are heard and that their experiences can contribute to better health and social care services. Read our full response in the comment.

07/09/2026

Did you know that local Healthwatch organisations help make sure people's experiences of health and care services are heard and acted upon?

In Knowsley we've worked with local communities to identify issues, influence improvements and support people to access information about health and care services.

Want to see what we've achieved?
2025/26 Annual Report:https://www.healthwatchknowsley.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Healthwatch-Knowsley-Annual-Report-25-26.pdf

2024/25 Annual Report:https://www.healthwatchknowsley.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/HWKnowsley-Annual-Report-Final-24-25.pdf

2023/24 Annual Report:https://www.healthwatchknowsley.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/HWKnowsley-Annual-Report-Final-24-25.pdf

As Parliament debates the future of Healthwatch, we're proud of the difference local Healthwatch teams make every day.

Derek Twigg MP, Ian Byrne MP, Anneliese Midgley MP, Marie Rimmer MP, Maria Eagle, Kim Johnson MP we'd encourage you to take a look at the impact being delivered locally.

14/08/2026

🗓️ The next Responsible Dog Ownership Event takes place at Craigs Community Centre, Little Moss Hey, Stockbridge Village, between 9am to 2pm next Wednesday

🐕 Access free microchipping, 'check your chip' service, behavioural training advice and more!

🐶 All dogs - and owners - welcome

28/07/2026

We are at Whiston Hospital this morning to gather patients' and visitors' views and experiences of the trust, alongside Healthwatch Knowsley. 🗨

📱 You can also feedback anytime using our short, confidential form at: https://www.healthwatchhalton.co.uk/have-your-say

Mersey & West Lancs Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Healthwatch Knowsley

10/07/2026

Our latest e-bulletin is out now: https://www.healthwatchknowsley.co.uk/news/healthwatch-knowsley-e-bulletin-friday-10th-july-2026/

25/06/2026

Public Engagement: Maternity & Gynaecological services
NHS Cheshire and Merseyside (ICB) has launched a six-week public engagement, running between 2 June - 14 July 2026, on where high risk and complex gynaecology and maternity care happens in Liverpool.

Currently most of these services happen at Liverpool Women’s Hospital, on a separate site from other adult hospital services including critical care, emergency care and specialist surgical teams. This situation can cause significant problems in providing safe and timely care to women, particularly the most seriously ill patients.

To help address these issues, the NHS is proposing that in the future a small number of very high-risk births and complex gynaecology operations would take place at the Royal Liverpool Hospital, rather than at Liverpool Women’s Hospital.

The NHS is encouraging people to learn more and share their views on these proposed changes, between 2 June and 14 July 2026, by completing a short questionnaire at: www.gynaeandmaternityliverpool.nhs.uk

Those who would like help completing the questionnaire, need a paper copy or need the information a different language or format, can request this by calling: 0151 702 4353 (Monday to Friday, between 8.30am and 4pm) or by emailing: [email protected]

There will also be three public information events taking place, which will be an opportunity for people to hear more about the plans, ask any questions they might have, and get help completing the questionnaire if needed. One of these has been arranged to take place in Knowsley.

Event details

Date: Monday 29 June
Time: 11.00am
Venue: Old School House, St John's Road, Huyton, L36 0UX

You can find further details and register to attend an event here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=pYow-jZ_XkeMaaQCkBmMpj0-wJHdTJ1KuriKg9TebetURjRRS0lMMEMwUDIzVE4yT0FKV1ZDOVZHVC4u&route=shorturl

18/06/2026

📢 Have you shared your views on proposed changes to high risk and complex hospital gynaecology and maternity services in Liverpool yet?

💻 Find out more and complete our short questionnaire at: https://orlo.uk/00psN

18/06/2026

NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool (UHL) Group: 2030 Big Conversation Event

You’re invited to UHL 2030 Big Conversation – helping shape changes in healthcare

Healthwatch Knowsley, working in partnership with NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool (UHL) Group, is inviting patients, carers and members of the public to take part in a Big Conversation Patient and Public Engagement Session. UHL Group includes:

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital and Royal Liverpool University Hospital)
Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust

The UHL Group 2030 Strategy rethinks how and where care is delivered to improve the health and quality of life of people across the Liverpool City Region. Through this Big Conversation, we want to hear directly from the people of Knowsley so that local insight, experiences and priorities help shape future changes and improvements.

This event is an opportunity for local people to share their views on how our hospitals can continue to improve the care they provide, the experience of patients and families, and how services work more closely with local communities.

Event details
Date: Tuesday 23 June 2026
Time: 10.30am–12.30pm
Venue: Old School House, St John's Road, Huyton, L36 0UX

Please let us know if you require transport to and from the event or have any accessibility needs, including if you require an interpreter.

To book a place or get more information, please get in touch with Healthwatch Knowsley by calling 0151 449 3954 or emailing: [email protected]

There’s no preparation needed – we simply want to hear your views and what matters most to you.

Your voice matters. What you tell us will directly inform future plans and decisions across the UHL Group.

19/05/2026

We’ve published Knowsley’s Best Start Local Plan 🌟

A shared commitment to give every child the best start in life.

The plan strengthens how health, early years, education and community services work together – with Best Start Family Hubs at the heart of help for families, making support easier to access and helping children thrive from the earliest years.

Find out more on Knowsley News. Link in comments

19/05/2026

Illnesses such as measles and whooping cough can be serious. Vaccinating your child can help protect them and others. To check if they are missing any vaccines, look in their red book or speak to your GP practice.

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Huyton With Roby
L360UX

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http://www.healthwatchknowsley.co.uk/

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