Advice and Information

The current Coronavirus (COVID19) pandemic may cause you to feel worried, anxious, or scared. Read our seven steps to looking after your wellbeing while staying informed.

Healthwatch Rochdale, with immediate effect will no longer be attending statutory meetings.

The department of Health and Social Care have provided advice on social distancing measures that everyone should be taking to reduce the transmission of coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the change in national guidance for managing Coronavirus, please note that Practices have been advised to move to a total triage first system.

Feeling unwell? Read on for advice about where you can go for help with your health during the winter months.

Across the UK there are seven million unpaid carers supporting a friend of family member. Many people are unaware of their rights as a carer and, as a result, are not accessing the help and support they are entitled to.

We know from our conversations with the public that some patients don't feel involved in decisions made about their care. We also know that some patients report feeling rushed during appointments and struggle to make themselves heard.

It’s vital that when it’s time for you to leave hospital, you have all the medication, information and support in place to help you keep getting better.

Here are six steps that people have told us health and social care services can take to provide a better environment while they wait.

Find out what support is available to help you when travelling to your GP, hospital or other NHS services.

Four questions staff should ask you or a loved one about your oral health if you’re a care home resident, according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence quick guide.

Feel in control of your healthcare with these four questions and make a decision that's right for you.