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Healthwatch Rochdale are #13 in the Top 100 Inclusive UK Employers Index
The index celebrates the champions of inclusive cultures and best practice in Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement.
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The impact of having ADHD and Autism
ADHD and autism are two neurodiversity conditions that present in contrasting ways. In Healthwatch England's recent research they heard from…
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131 Healthwatch unite to defend independent public voice
Local Healthwatch organisations across England including all 10 Healthwatch in Greater Manchester, have signed a joint open letter to the Secretary…
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GP Enter and View Report - The Ghafoor Family Practice, Rochdale
Healthwatch Rochdale representatives conducted an Enter and View visit at The Ghafoor Family Practice on 10/07/2025 as part of a planned Quality Visit carried out by the Primary Care Team, GM Integrated Care HMR (Heywood, Middleton, and Rochdale locality).
The Ghafoor Family Practice is a GP practice in the Rochdale Borough with a patient list size of approximately 6,500.
The Ghafoor Family Practice is a GP practice in the Rochdale Borough with a patient list size of approximately 6,500.
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Barriers to care - Listening to d/Deaf Rochdale residents voices - Phase 2 Report
Over several months in 2024, Healthwatch Rochdale received a growing number of concerns from d/Deaf residents and those with hearing difficulties about their experiences with local healthcare services. This feedback came through our online feedback portals and highlighted serious barriers to care.
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