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The government has set out its plan to return life to as near normal as we can, for as many people as we can, as quickly and fairly as possible in order to safeguard livelihoods, but in a way that is safe and continues to protect our NHS.

Do you have a strategic background? Care about the future of the NHS? Have a passion for social care support services? If the answer is YES, then you could make a difference at Healthwatch Rochdale by becoming a board member.

Over the course of the past two months, developments have happened at pace at Rochdale Infirmary to ensure patients across the region requiring urgent cancer-related procedures are still able to safely receive that treatment during the pandemic.

We are all, as a community in the borough of Rochdale in a very difficult time at present.

The Carers Hub Rochdale are still operating a full service and are welcoming new referrals.

If you are experiencing or feel at risk of domestic abuse, or are worried about someone who might be, find out where you can go for advice and help.

If you have cancer, it’s understandable you might feel anxious about COVID-19. The Government and the NHS have both confirmed that cancer treatment should continue to be prioritised during the response to the COVID-19 emergency.

Healthwatch Rochdale is leading the way in ensuring local residents get the help, advice and information they need during Covid- 19 thorough their #TogetherRochdale bulletin and campaign.

Patients most vulnerable to COVID-19 have been asked to ‘shield’. Here's some more information to help you understand what shielding means in practice.

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Group (NCA) has launched a new way for families to keep in contact with their loved ones in hospital during the Covid - 19 crisis.

Healthwatch Rochdale is the independent champion for people who use health and social care services in the Rochdale borough.

On behalf of the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC), the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has been contacting adult social care providers to book appointments for their staff to be tested for COVID-19.