Levelling up listening

Health inequalities will likely be exacerbated by the cost of living crisis. Resourcing for engagement is inconsistent and not always prioritised for the people who face the most inequality. As a result, the most disadvantaged people are often listened to the least. So, how can we level up listening? We’ll explore the impact of this disparity in resourcing and what change is needed to better listen to the communities worst affected. 

Who is the session suitable for: All local Healthwatch staff and volunteers. 

What you’ll learn:  

• Hear candid reflections from our panel representing the breadth of health and care services.  
• Find out what more we can do to meaningfully listen to communities who are seldom heard.  

Break

Healthwatch – our strategy and shared direction of travel

Join us for a two-part discussion about Healthwatch’s future focus. This will build on the issues raised in the earlier session.  

11.15 – 11.45: Our National Director, Louise Ansari, will set the scene for our new strategy.  

Who is the session suitable for:  All local Healthwatch staff and volunteers.

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Our Strategy Workshop

Split into breakout rooms to explore what priorities we should focus on, and how we each play a role in strengthening the Healthwatch network. 

Who is the session suitable for:  All local Healthwatch staff and volunteers

• Discuss Healthwatch’s next steps, and how everyone across the network can help to shape our strategy.  
• Share your experience and ideas in small group discussions to help ensure the strategy makes a greater difference to your communities.

Lunch

The difference we’ve made – Healthwatch Impact Awards showcase

Come along and hear from Healthwatch who have been shortlisted for an award. Find out about the fantastic projects that have positively changed local communities and the details of what made them a success. 
 
The showcase will take place daily during Healthwatch Week, so you can hear from everyone shortlisted.

Who is the session suitable for: All Healthwatch staff and volunteers. 

What you’ll learn: 

• Hear the story behind projects shortlisted for an award – including the challenges Healthwatch faced, and how they made a difference. 
• Get inspiration for tried and tested methods you can take back to your own Healthwatch. 

Close of day