Patient and Public Reference Group: Better Care Together

Healthwatch Warrington and Healthwatch Halton have come together to create a Patient and Public Reference Group to support the integration under the Better Care Together Programme. 

This is an exciting opportunity to really improve our patients' and staff's lives, while also strengthening and making their services more resilient.

What is the Patient and Public Reference Group?

The PPRG is run by Healthwatch Warrington and Healthwatch Halton, who are the independent and impartial health and social care champions. It is led by Project Co-ordinator Dennis Dewar.

What is the point of the PPRG?

This group is all about listening to local voices. Together, we’ll shape the group’s purpose, set the agenda, and encourage others to share their views on health topics that matter to them. Early themes include:

• Infant feeding
• Cardiovascular health

• Chronic pain management
  
  As a single organisation with almost 6,500 dedicated and skilled staff, North Cheshire and Mersey will deliver hospital and community services for those living in Warrington, Halton and the surrounding areas. 

  By joining up hospital and community teams, people can expect to see new and improved ways of providing services, as soon as it is clinically possible, with better use of digital tools and more choice in how to access care and support – helping to reduce unnecessary hospital visits, provide a better experience and improve health outcomes.