News and reports

People across Luton have shared their experiences of booking the booster, and having it at a variety of venues across Luton.

Healthwatch Luton have completed their report on people’s experiences of the vaccine, including vaccine hesitancy and the barriers stopping people from having their vaccines.

Healthwatch Luton contacted GP practices to ask them questions about what they were doing for their PPGs during the pandemic, how this information was shared with the practice and what they were planning to do with their PPGs post pandemic

According to a briefing paper by Public Health Luton, there are an increasing number of women who are within the workforce who are experiencing the menopause, and there are significant impacts to their working life.

Healthwatch Luton created a survey that looked at the experiences of treatment and care of individuals who had been or were going through the menopause, and what they felt they needed more support in.

Pharmacy Website Reviews: An observational review of the NHS pharmacy websites within Luton

Dental Website Reviews: An observational review of the dental websites within Luton

Healthwatch Luton carried out a listening event aimed towards those who were currently going through the menopause, experiencing menopausal symptoms or had already been through it. The purpose of the event was to explore people’s experiences , what they felt worked with regards to support from health and social care services, what hadn’t worked and their thoughts on improving support.

Healthwatch Luton Highlights Ongoing Struggles to Access NHS Dental Care

Healthwatch 10 Year Anniversary and AGM

Healthwatch Luton and EPIC Luton Parent Carer Forum  want to hear from you if you are a parent/carer who has used SEND Services in Luton.

Diabetes is particularly prevalent in Luton, which is likely driven by a higher South Asian population who are at increased risk of this condition.
In addition to high diabetes prevalence, Luton has 24% of neighbourhoods in the 20% most deprived areas in England. These groups are typically under-served by health and care research.[2] 

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