Latest News in Health and Social Care: February 2026 Newsletter

On 11 November 2025, Healthwatch Nottingham and Nottinghamshire carried out an Enter and View visit to West Lodge Care Home to understand residents’ lived experiences, with a particular focus on spiritual and cultural life, social connection, and emotional wellbeing. Overall, the visit found a warm, inclusive, and caring environment where residents feel safe, respected, and well supported by a compassionate and culturally diverse staff team. While many examples of good practice were observed, a small number of practical issues were identified that, if addressed, could further enhance residents’ day-to-day quality of life.

In our final edition of the year, we include updates on the future of Healthwatch, and an illustration of our organisational strategy. We also introduce our latest Enter and View report, this time based in a GP practice. Our Annual General Meeting highlights are also featured, alongside our earliest project of the new year, focussing this time on the efficacy of the NHS App, and how you can participate. The newsletter also features positive patient feedback, and key issues raised by the community, all aimed at driving meaningful improvements in healthcare across the region.

Key highlights include our updates on the future of Healthwatch, highlights from our new Enter and View report, and details on our upcoming virtual event in relation to our GP Access Report. The newsletter also features positive patient feedback, advocacy updates, and key issues raised by the community, all aimed at driving meaningful improvements in healthcare across the region.