Residents across Cheshire and Merseyside are being urged to make their voices heard and help shape the future of local GP and health services by taking part in a new survey launched by local Healthwatch.
Plans to improve patient access to primary care services were launched in spring 2024. They want to see what change, if any, people have noticed since then in their experience of GP services.
The nine Healthwatch organisations across Cheshire and Merseyside have come together to create the survey, with information gathered to help inform and shape future primary care services across Cheshire and Merseyside.
The survey, open to all residents, will allow individuals to share their personal experiences of using, or attempting to use, GP services in the past 12 months.
The information gathered will be used to identify gaps in services, highlight areas of improvement, and provide recommendations directly to service commissioners, ensuring that the voice of the community is reflected in service planning and delivery.
With over 2.7 million people living in Cheshire and Merseyside, it is vital that everyone has the opportunity to influence the future of their healthcare. Whether you’ve had positive or negative experiences with local services, your feedback can make a difference in the way care is delivered for you, your family, and your community.
The survey will remain open over winter. The results and recommendations will be published on local Healthwatch websites and shared with Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care Board
Share your experiences of GP services in Cheshire & Merseyside. Your feedback will help shape future healthcare delivery:
https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/HWSTHGPSURVEY/