Healthwatch flags waiting times at Worcestershire mental health services

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 06:01 · Archive

Healthwatch Worcestershire has raised concerns over waiting times and access to mental health services in the county in its response to the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust's 2025/26 Quality Account.

The watchdog highlighted access to children's and community mental health services as areas needing improvement. It also raised issues around waiting times, communication with patients and carers, co-production, organisational culture and whether services were sufficiently responsive to diverse communities.

The trust said the feedback provided 'valuable insight' and that it remained committed to involving patients and carers in improving services. Healthwatch also acknowledged progress made by the trust in areas including service development, patient experience and partnership working.

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• Healthwatch raises concerns over mental health waiting times in WorcestershireCONCERNS have been raised over waiting times and access to mental health services in Worcestershire.Worcester News · 19 Oct, 05:03
• Healthwatch raises concerns over mental health waiting times in WorcestershireCONCERNS have been raised over waiting times and access to mental health services in Worcestershire.Malvern Gazette · 19 Oct, 05:03

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