World Health Day

On a dark blue background, in the centre of the image are the words ‘World Health Day 2024: My Health, my rights, and then the words ‘Our Helpdesk provides information and signposting to local residents for health and social care, including access to healthcare’. Dotted around the image, in different coloured circles, are different icons representing health care services. At the bottom right is the Healthwatch Surrey logo.

World Health Day

5th April 2024

This Sunday is World Health Day, celebrated annually on the 7th April to mark the anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organisation (WHO) in 1948. The WHO leads and champions global efforts to give everyone, everywhere an equal chance to live a healthy life. This year’s theme is My health, my right. 

Here in the UK the range of organisations, services and bodies which form the National Health Service (NHS) can make the health system a confusing one. Our Helpdesk provides information and signposting to local residents for health and social care, including access to healthcare – and signposting to relevant parts of the health service – to hopefully make things a little clearer. Our Helpdesk is available: Monday – Thursday 9am – 5pm and Fridays 10am – 4:30pm and you can contact us by: 

Healthwatch Surrey champions the voice of local people to shape, improve and get the best from NHS, health and social care services. As an independent statutory body, we have the power to make sure decision makers listen to your feedback. Your views really can make a difference so get in touch today!