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One in seven patients stuck in a GP referrals ‘black hole’
One in seven patients who have been referred by their GP are stuck waiting for specialist care due to GP referrals being delayed, lost, or rejected.
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Greater Manchester Healthwatch project: Supporting men affected by prostate cancer
Healthwatch in Greater Manchester have launched an important new project lead by Healthwatch Bury to improve support for men living with or affected…
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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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Latest reports and publication
GP Enter and View Report - Hopwood Medical Centre
Healthwatch Rochdale representatives conducted an Enter and View visit at Hopwood Medical Centre on 14/10/2025 at 10.00 as part of a planned Quality Visit by the Primary Care Team, Greater Manchester Integrated Care HMR (Heywood, Middleton, and Rochdale locality). Hopwood Medical Centre is a GP practice in Heywood in the Rochdale Borough. The practice is in a purpose-built building and has about 9,000 patients.
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GP Enter and View Report - Mark Street Surgery, Rochdale
Healthwatch Rochdale representatives conducted an Enter and View visit at Mark Street Surgery on 16/09/2025 as part of a planned Quality Visit conducted by the Primary Care Team, GM Integrated Care HMR (Heywood, Middleton, and Rochdale locality). Mark Street Surgery is a GP practice in Rochdale with a list size of approximately 9,200 patients.
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