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NHS figures reveal more people with dementia are being admitted to A&E in Rochdale

More people with dementia are being rushed to hospital emergency departments in Rochdale, according to NHS statistics.

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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Care Home Signs

Findings from Healthwatch Rochdale Enter and View Programme finds variations between care homes on the quality and range of activities offered.

Healthwatch Rochdale has published a report detailing the findings of...

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Our governance policy

This document sets out how Healthwatch Rochdale will carry out its...

Advice and information

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Registering with your GP: understanding your rights

People have told us they can have problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about your rights and what do to if you are refused the right to register.

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What should you expect from home care services?

The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services?

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The Accessible Information Standard - What you can expect from services

A year ago the Accessible Information Standard came into force. It requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate in a way that everybody can understand. Here's a reminder of what you should expect.

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