News and reports

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.

Have you recently used local health or social care services? Healthwatch Rochdale is here to listen to your feedback and lived experiences alongside offering information, advice or signposting for local services and organisations

To provide you with the knowledge and tools you need so that you are prepared to get the most out of your care.

The Willows Dementia Hub is a specialist centre offering support and care for people living with Dementia in a quiet residential area in Rochdale. There are two discrete services for those living with Dementia. The Willows residential care home, which is a 22-bed residential facility that provides accommodation, personal care and support to people with dementia and a day care service at
called “Comfort Days”.