News and reports

Board Papers for the Public Board Meeting held on Thursday 16th of January 2025 are available to download below.

Healthwatch England's 2023 – 24 annual report outlines how the public’s stories have changed care for the better, and the work we’re doing to make sure that the health and social care system puts patients at its very heart.

Healthwatch Rochdale has carried out its Enter and View Revisit at Rochdale Infirmary's Urgent Treatment Centre.

This snapshot survey was designed to get feedback around the uptake of measles vaccinations. The results bring together the views and experiences of Rochdale residents.

Read Healthwatch England's response to the plan, which aims to tackle record NHS waiting times and improve people's experience while they wait.

WE ARE RECRUITING A CHAIR FOR OUR VOLUNTARY ADVISORY GROUP.

The role of the Healthwatch Rochdale Advisory Group is to ensure that local people's lived experiences of using NHS, health and care services is used to inform and shape the work of Healthwatch Rochdale.

Rob grew up in Rossendale, and has lived in various places across Greater Manchester before finally settling in Heywood, Rochdale. He currently works for the Church of England’s Diocese of Manchester, supporting parishes across the county with grant funding and sustainability.

Healthwatch in Greater Manchester explore the realities of child and adolescent mental health services in the city region.

Healthwatch Rochdale, in partnership with HMR Circle are hosting an event on Tuesday 10th December 2024 from 11:00am until 3:00pm at The Strand Community Hub, Kirkholt, Rochdale.

Each year, people travel to millions of NHS appointments. But with growing pressure on local health services and the high cost of living, travelling to care is another expense many people struggle to afford. Read what they've told us.

Please see below a list of car parks (CP) in the Rochdale Town Centre that have disabled bays:

Healthwatch England's new briefing provides the first geographical breakdown of pharmacy closures in England.