News and reports

Healthwatch Rochdale has today published a report detailing the findings from our Stakeholder Review 2018.

Find out what happened at our Board Meeting.

You can find the agenda and papers from the day below.

We know from our conversations with the public that some patients report feeling rushed during appointments and struggling to make themselves heard. Here are some tips that could help you get the most out of visiting your GP.

Healthwatch Rochdale has today published a report containing one recommendation for improvement after carrying out an Enter and View visit at Four Seasons Care home, 81 Halifax Road, Littleborough, OL15 0HL.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Healthwatch Rochdale has today published a report containing five recommendations for improvement after carrying out an Enter and View visit at Little Heaton residential home, Walker Street, Middleton, M24 4QF.

The Royal Oldham Hospital is asking patients who are unable to attend their hospital appointment to do the right thing; cancel or rearrange it and free up the slot for other patients, after recent data highlighted the financial cost

Healthwatch Rochdale has today published a report containing five recommendations for improvement after carrying out an Enter and View visit at Half Acre House residential home, Roch Valley Way, Rochdale, OL11 4DB.