The input of local people, partners and local organisations is invaluable to us in shaping healthcare services.
We often have involvement exercises running, and the details of any that are currently active will be available below - simply click the title to read more.
Current ICB involvement opportunities
Get Involved: Help Shape Translation and Interpretation Services in the Black Country
Are you a local group supporting people with learning disabilities, autism or neurodiversity in the Black Country? If so, we’d love to hear from you.
Why we need you
We’re working to improve interpretation and translation services across the Black Country. With support from the community and voluntary sector, we’re creating a new contract for providers, but we want to make sure the voices of people with learning disabilities, autism and neurodiversity are at the heart of it.
What’s on offer
We’re offering small grants of £300 to local groups to:
- Hold a community conversation or event to gather feedback on what “good” looks like for your group.
- Send a representative to a short workshop where we’ll co-design the new service specification together.
Key dates
- Wednesday 23 July: Deadline to submit your expression of interest
- Friday 25 July: Successful applicants notified
- 26 July – 12 August: Host your conversation or event
- Wednesday 13 August: Attend our online workshop
How to apply
The application process is quick and simple, click to download. Submit your expression of interest by Wednesday 23 July to involve.
Let’s work together to build services that work for everyone.
Current partner consultation/engagement activities
Dudley Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA) is a report that assesses the current and future pharmaceutical service needs of a local population. It's a statutory document, usually produced every three years that helps Health and Wellbeing Boards to understand where pharmaceutical services are needed and where they might be lacking. This information is then used to make decisions about commissioning new NHS-funded pharmacy services and ensuring adequate provision of pharmaceutical care.
Dudley is currently seeking views from members of the public and other stakeholders on whether they agree with the contents of this draft PNA and whether it addresses issues that they consider relevant to the provision of pharmaceutical services, by completing an online survey. Feedback gathered will be presented in the final report in September.
The full draft Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment, patient and public guide and link to the survey is available at: https://www.dudleyhealthandwellbeing.org.uk/pna2025
The Black Country Provider Collaborative (BCPC) - a partnership between Dudley, Sandwell and West Birmingham, Walsall and Wolverhampton NHS Trusts - is currently developing ideas to improve planned (elective) care through the creation of surgical hubs.
The BCPC is working to:
- Manage rising demand for services
- Improve access and patient experience
- Deliver more joined up (integrated), patient-centred care
Patients who are currently waiting for surgery, have recent experience of elective care, or simply want to help shape a better future for local health services can find out further information and complete the survey. It is open until 27 July - all responses will be independently analysed and used to inform future elective care improvements.
Share your views and experiences.
Complete our survey (available in English text and BSL) by 20 July 2025 https://bit.ly/45jKmb8
Get in touch
info@healthwatchwolverhampton.co.uk
healthwatchwolverhampton.co.uk
Healthwatch know that young carers like you play a vital role in supporting family members or loved ones, but young carer needs and experiences can go unheard. This survey is young carer’s opportunity to share your thoughts about the support available - whether from schools, healthcare services, or the community. Feedback will help us highlight what's working well and where improvements are needed.
Tell us how using your pharmacy works for you. Take part in a short survey and you may help with the development of Walsall Pharmacy services in the future.
