News and reports

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.

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?

People who have a sensory impairment or a learning disability continue to face difficulty communicating with services. Read our latest blog.

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).

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.

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.

New poll of 2,579 adults in England highlights that attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnosis can change people’s lives. Yet long waits for assessments put people with suspected ADHD off seeking professional care.

This report outlines the progress, support, and impact of our PPG engagement work over the past 18 months.

Everyone who uses the NHS in England could soon have a single patient record that brings together important information about your health care. So how and where are your records kept now, how can you view them, and what do you do if you find mistakes in them?

When you get a hospital appointment letter, we want to know what information helps you most and what information is missing.

Healthwatch Rochdale visited The Millfield Care Home on Wednesday 22nd January 2025 from 1.00pm to 4.30pm as part of a programme of announced Enter and View visits to care homes in the Rochdale borough.

Working with Royal Mail, NHS and patient organisations, Healthwatch England have written an open letter to Ofcom highlighting the introduction of new protections to ensure reliable and efficient postal service for NHS patients.