Annual Report 2022/23

Our year in numbers

In 2022-23:

• 1,052 people shared their experiences of health and social care
  services with us, helping to raise awareness of issues and
  improve care.
• 5,919 people came to us for clear advice and information about topics
  such as mental health and the cost-of-living crisis.
• We published 16  reports about the improvements people would like
  to see to health and social care services.
• Our most popular report was Unpaid Carers Experience of Mental Health
  During the Pandemic which highlighted the struggles people face when taking
  on a caring role.
• We reached 81,271 people on social media.
• We’re lucky to have 32 outstanding volunteers who gave up 119 days to make care better for our community.

Our Top Four priorities for 2023-24 are:

1. Supporting the health needs of marginalised groups
2. Mental health and emotional wellbeing
3. Children and Young Peoples Voice heard in the delivery of health and social care
4. Primary/secondary Care with a strong focus on accessibility