During February and March 2023, Healthwatch Hounslow conducted a research project looking at young people's experiences and knowledge of Sexual Health services.
During January 2023, the London Ambulance Service NHS Trust (LAS) invited every local Healthwatch in London to provide input to shape a new organisational strategy for 2023 28.
Bristol Court is a purpose-built extra care housing scheme with 94 beds, where residents have their own self-contained flat and front door with personal care and support services available (depending on their care package). On 11th October 2022 we visited the housing scheme and spoke to residents, family and staff following a previous visit in July 2021.
Ashgrove is a purpose-built care home with 49 beds, offering accommodation for persons who require nursing or personal care, treatment for disease or injury, caring for the over 65yrs and those requiring nursing dementia care. On 20th July 2022 we visited the home and spoke to residents, family and staff.
During April and May 2022, the London Borough of Hounslow asked Healthwatch Hounslow to run co-production workshops, to gather insight from residents and stakeholders to inform the design of the new health and wellbeing service.
The aim of this work was to further understand BAME health inequalities in the borough of Hounslow. The findings of this report have led to a series of recommendations made by Healthwatch Hounslow.