We know local Healthwatch want to be able to produce their own easy read materials, as part of the Healthwatch commitment to accessibility and inclusion. We have invested in training from Easy Read UK who have already worked with local Healthwatch and receive good feedback.

This training is delivered in two parts and you MUST be able to attend both of the following sessions to take part.

Session one – 10/9 from 9.30am to 1pm

Session two – 24/9 from 1pm to 2.30pm

We know local Healthwatch want to be able to produce their own easy read materials, as part of the Healthwatch commitment to accessibility and inclusion. We have invested in training from Easy Read UK who have already worked with local Healthwatch and receive good feedback.

This training is delivered in two parts and you MUST be able to attend both of the following sessions to take part.

Session one – 11/6 from 9.30am to 1pm

Session two – 25/6 from 1pm to 2.30pm

Many of you requested support with income generation in the 2024 learning needs survey.

This session is an opportunity to explore fundraising opportunities outside of your core Healthwatch contract and to delve deeper into income generation. It is for people with more income generation experience than the ‘Bidding Basics’ session.

It will help you identify how to find new income generation opportunities and make the right bid decisions for your Healthwatch. You will explore how to break into new markets and work in partnership to develop your future sustainability.

Many of you requested support with income generation in the 2024 learning needs survey.

This session is an introduction to bid writing. It will help you understand the bidding process and how to get your Healthwatch bid ready. It will help you gain the skills and confidence to plan a successful bid process, and you will take away hints and tips for writing a winning bid.

Type of event

This is in interactive session with active participation. It will include presentations, information sharing and interactive activities.

This session will be led by Healthwatch Bucks for staff and volunteers who answer phone calls from the public. You will find out how to structure your conversation to best help the caller and to support your wellbeing.

This is an entry level course, which can be followed by sessions on how to manage difficult calls and understanding safeguarding and risk. 

Progress has been made to advance the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals (who make up approximately 1.8 million people) in the UK. Yet we know that growing up LGBTQ+ in an intolerant society, experiencing prejudice and rejection, can exacerbate health inequalities and have a negative impact on health outcomes compared to the general population.

This session will help you understand health inequalities impacting the LGBTQ+ community and help you with inclusive language and understanding to support your engagement activities with LGBTQ+ communities.

Neurodiversity is a word used to describe the different thinking styles that affect how people communicate with the world around them. Around 15-20% of all the people living in the world are thought to have a neuro-difference and no two people will be affected by their condition in the same way.

Education, healthcare, and workplace settings can present significant challenges for neurodivergent people, primarily due to a lack of understanding of their needs. But what does good practice look like and what do we need to consider when engaging and supporting neurodiverse people?

Inclusive language is a way of communicating that aims to avoid expressions or words that might exclude or marginalise certain groups of people. It focuses on using terms that are respectful and considerate of all individuals, regardless of their gender, race, disability, age, or other characteristics. It is crucial for fostering a sense of belonging and respect among diverse groups of people. 

This session will help you think about inclusive language in the context of your own work.