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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.
11 September 2025
Report
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Barriers to care - Listening to d/Deaf Rochdale residents voices - Phase 1 Report

Over several months, Healthwatch Rochdale received a growing number of negative experiences from Rochdale residents who are d/Deaf or have hearing impairments, shared through our feedback portals regarding local healthcare services.
11 September 2025
Report

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.
3 September 2025
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Dr Bhima Surgery, Rochdale - Enter & View Report

The purpose of the visit was to review how patients access GP services, including appointment booking systems, accessibility of information, and the overall patient experience. While no patients were present in the waiting area during the visit, observations and staff engagement highlighted several key areas for improvement and good practice.
14 August 2025
Report
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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 people who were diagnosed with, or suspected they had, both conditions. They talked to them about the impact of being diagnosed with both conditions.
6 August 2025
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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 of State for Health and Social Care.
22 July 2025
News

Healthwatch Rochdale Responds to Government Announcement of Healthwatch Closure

Healthwatch Rochdale expresses deep concern and disappointment following the Government's announcement that Healthwatch England and the network of local Healthwatch bodies across the country are to be closed.
17 July 2025
News

Healthwatch Rochdale want to understand any difficulties you might face accessing NHS services using your phone, tablet, or computer.

As part of the NHS 10 year plan, they are looking at improving digital services including the NHS app.
Have you recently needed to use a digital device to book an appointment, view your health care results or faced issues setting up an account on the NHS App?
16 July 2025
News

How accessible is your healthcare?

People who have a sensory impairment or a learning disability continue to face difficulty communicating with services. Read our latest blog.
8 July 2025
Advice and Information
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Healthwatch in Greater Manchester – Pathway to CAMHS Report – 6 Months On

Six months ago, Healthwatch in Greater Manchester published our report on children and young people’s experiences of accessing mental health support across Greater Manchester. The findings—based on the voices of over 1,200 young people, parents, and professionals—highlighted long waits, inconsistent communication, and the emotional toll of navigating Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).
7 July 2025
Report
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Annual Report 2024/25

We have published our 2024/25 Annual Report showing how we have helped to shape and make a difference to local health and social care services.
2 July 2025
Report

What's it like getting care when you don't have much money?

People on lower incomes face barriers to getting the care they need. We look at why it’s harder for people who earn less money to access NHS services.
30 June 2025
Advice and Information

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