News and reports | Healthwatch Rochdale

Thank you

Thank you: Over 235 people told us what they think would make the NHS better

We want to say a huge thank you to everyone who has shared their feedback with us about the local implementation of the NHS Long Term Plan.

Healthwatch opens new website for you to speak about NHS and Social Care services in the Rochdale borough

Visitors to the site have the opportunity to share their experiences and influence change.

Dr Gaity Ahmad

Join Royal Oldham Hospital for their free Endometriosis Talk – 8th May 2019

The Royal Oldham Hospital is inviting local residents and trust members to join them for a free talk to find out more about endometriosis.

Medical Receptionist

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.

Healthwatch Rochdale reveals priorities for 2019 - 2020

Our work is shaped by the concerns that local people raise with Healthwatch across the Rochdale borough. Our analysis of local priorities puts improvements to Primary Care and Adult Social Care at the top of the list for 2019/2020.

A group of Healthwatch staff and volunteers

Healthwatch Rochdale are to continue their programme of Enter and View visits in local care homes for a second year.

Healthwatch Rochdale will be making nine additional visits to care homes in the Rochdale Borough over the next twelve months following public consultation

Smiling Child

Rochdale has one of the highest number of children with autism in the North West region

Thousands of children have learning disabilities and autism in Rochdale and now families are being asked to help shape local NHS services supporting them.

Lindsey Dawson and staff from the Ward F11 Haematology Unit team

Medicine for Members Chemotherapy Talk

The Royal Oldham Hospital is inviting local residents and trust members to join them for a free talk to find out more about chemotherapy services.

Staff at Royal Oldham Hospital Ward F11

Nutrition and Hydration Week 2019: Health staff highlight the importance of a healthy diet for elderly patients

Health and social care staff in Oldham are supporting a national campaign to highlight the importance of good nutrition and hydration for patients.

Have your say on the future of the NHS in Rochdale today

The Government is investing an extra £20 billion a year in the NHS. Help your local NHS invest in the right support by sharing your ideas and experiences. #WhatWouldYouDo

Lady at reception in a health service

Help shape Healthwatch Rochdale priorities!

Healthwatch Rochdale, the local independent consumer champion for Health and Social Care services in the Rochdale borough, are conducting a survey to help us establish our priorities for the coming year.

Emergency ambulance outside hospital

Signs of Improvement but concerns remain about the safety and quality of independent ambulance services

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is calling on independent ambulance services, commissioners and the wider system to do more to make sure patients are safe, following concerns identified during its inspections.