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Information, Advice and Signposting Surgery

Information Advice and Signposting Surgeries

We are here to listen to your experience of health and social care services in Rochdale. Come and speak to us in person at our next surgery.

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Become a member of the #Youthwatch100

Aged 13 - 18 and a Rochdale resident? Grab the opportunity to win a £20 shopping voucher every month by joining #Youthwatch 100

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Help improve maternity care

We are commissioned to run Maternity Voices Partnership, an NHS working group of women and their families and those in charge of commissioning and providing care to review and improve maternity care in Rochdale

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You can now text us your feedback

Text us your feedback on local health and social care services by texting 07520645142

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Group of People

Healthwatch Rochdale are recruiting Advisory Group members

We want to hear from people who are passionate about health and social care services that are delivered in the Rochdale Borough.

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#TogetherRochdale - Your Local Health and Community Services Working in Partnership

Information and advice from partner organisations about protecting yourself during the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19).The information videos have been produced for #TogetherRochdale in partnership with Healthwatch Rochdale, Europia, Action Together & Caring & Sharing

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News and views

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Lack of NHS dental appointments widens health inequalities

A new survey of public attitudes to NHS dentistry shows that half of the adults in England find dental charges unfair amid escalating living costs. We have warned decision-makers that NHS dentistry is in desperate need of...

Please be assured, you provide an incredibly valuable service, you really have gone above and beyond what anyone could expect. From the bottom of my heart, Thank You.

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Latest reports and publications

Front cover of Healthwatch Rochdale Annual Report

Read the difference we have made in the Rochdale Borough in our 2021/22 Annual Report

Read the difference we have made in the Rochdale Borough in our 2021/...

Healthwatch Rochdale Spring Newsletter Front Cover

Healthwatch Rochdale Newsletter: Spring 2022

The Spring 2022 edition of the Healthwatch Rochdale newsletter is now...

Advice and information

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Does the NHS have to provide an interpreter?

Do you know about your rights to language support in NHS settings?

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Information on making a 999 call from your local Ambulance Service

Information from North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) including when to call 999 and alternatives to 999. Information booklets in English, Farsi, Arabic & Kurdish,

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Where can I go for support for my mental health as a new parent?

It's so important that you feel supported as a new parent. Read the article below to find out where you can go to get the help you need.

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