1. Contract success as Healthwatch Rochdale are announced as the preferred supplier of Healthwatch service for the people of the Rochdale borough

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    Healthwatch Rochdale, an award-winning organisation has won the competitive tender to be recommissioned to provide the Healthwatch service for the people of the Rochdale Borough for the next three years.

  2. Healthwatch Network Reveals Priorities for 2019

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    To mark the start of 2019, Healthwatch England is today publishing our annual network priorities list – setting out the key health and care topics our local teams will be working on over the year ahead.

  3. Healthwatch Rochdale reveals priorities for 2019 - 2020

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    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.

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

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

  5. Healthwatch Rochdale receives highly commended recognition at national awards

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    We are pleased to announce Healthwatch Rochdale has been recognised as highly commended in the outstanding achievement category at the 2019 Healthwatch Network Awards.

  6. Healthwatch Rochdale are recruiting Board Members to join the organisation

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    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.

  7. Help shape Healthwatch Rochdale’s prioritys in health and social care areas for 2020/21.

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

  8. Healthwatch England Annual Report 2018-19

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    Last year, the Healthwatch network supported over 336,000 people to share their story about health and social care. These views resulted in over 7,200 recommendations to services about the improvements that people would like to see.

  9. Healthwatch Rochdale publish their 2020-2023 business strategy outlining plans for achieving their vision, mission and values.

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    Healthwatch Rochdale has published their new business strategy detailing their aims, goals and objectives for 2020 - 2023 in line with their newly defined vision of ‘a better health and social care experience for everyone one in Rochdale’.

  10. Healthwatch Rochdale step up for staff - Living wage accreditation

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

  11. Healthwatch Rochdale Staff Member and Volunteer recognised for positive work during Covid 19.

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    A Healthwatch Rochdale staff member and a volunteer have both been officially recognised for their positive work during the Covid 19 pandemic.

  12. Have your say – Healthwatch Rochdale launch 360 review to gather feedback on how well the service is performing and what could be improved.

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    Healthwatch Rochdale has today launched their yearly 360 stakeholder review giving local people the chance to say where they think the service is working well and how improvements could be made.

  13. Healthwatch Rochdale are seeking a Social Media volunteer to help grow and develop our social media channels.

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    Healthwatch Rochdale are looking for a social media volunteer who can help us promote the activities and achievements of Healthwatch Rochdale through our social media channels.

  14. Advisory Group Members

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    Healthwatch Rochdale are recruiting for Advisory Group members.

  15. **Lived Experience Panel Recruitment** Collaboration with AQUA, Northern Care Alliance and Healthwatch

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    Northern Care Alliance (NCA) are looking to develop a voluntary Lived Experience Panel working alongside AQUA and Healthwatch Rochdale when developing improvements about health care to our system.

  16. Youthwatch Poster Competition winners announced.

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    The winners of Healthwatch Rochdale Youthwatch Poster Competition have been announced at a Zoom meeting last night following judging on Monday 8th March.

  17. Healthwatch Rochdale are pleased to announce the launch of their new online forum as part of their 2021/22 workplan.

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    Healthwatch Rochdale are launching a new online forum as part of their 2021/22 workplan named ‘An audience with….’

  18. Healthwatch Rochdale launch new Text Message Service so residents can easily share their experience of health and care services.

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    You can now text Healthwatch Rochdale on 07520645142 to share your experience of using health and social care services in the Rochdale borough.

  19. Healthwatch Rochdale produce 36 wellbeing packages to be donated to pupils of St Anne’s Academy.

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    Healthwatch Rochdale have produced 36 wellbeing packages that will be donated to pupils at St Anne’s Academy in Middleton.

  20. We are looking for young people aged between 13 – 18 to join Youthwatch Rochdale.

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    We are looking for Rochdale borough residents aged between 13 – 18 to join our newly developed Youthwatch.

  21. Healthwatch Rochdale invite you to join their Public Board Meeting.

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    Healthwatch Rochdale are inviting those who live and work in the Rochdale borough to join them for their next Public Board Meeting on Tues 21st Dec 2pm – 3.30pm.

  22. Aged 13 – 18? Grab the opportunity to win a £20 shopping voucher every month by joining #Youthwatch 100

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    Young people in the Rochdale borough are being given the opportunity to make a difference to health & social care services by signing up to become a member of #Youthwatch100.

  23. Healthwatch Rochdale appoint new Chair of the Board.

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    Healthwatch Rochdale have appointed Margaret Parker as their new Chair of the Board, Margaret will help to lead and steer the direction of the organisation and oversee it’s governance.

  24. Healthwatch Rochdale move location in return to office working.

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    Healthwatch Rochdale have moved location to No 2 The Esplanade and a return to office working following the Covid 19 pandemic.

  25. Healthwatch Rochdale to resume Information, Advice & Signposting Surgeries across the borough.

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    Healthwatch Rochdale are resuming their Information, Advice & Signposting (IAS) surgeries to give residents the opportunity to speak face to face with us about NHS & care services following the Covid 19 pandemic.

  26. Youthwatch member receives £25 voucher for commitment to helping improve local NHS & care services.

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    A Youthwatch member has received a £25 shopping voucher of her choice in recognition of her commitment and dedication after attending 5 Youthwatch meetings.

  27. Healthwatch Rochdale have placed number 11 in the top 100 most inclusive workplaces.

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    Healthwatch Rochdale have placed number 11 in the National Centre for Diversity Awards for the top 100 most inclusive workplaces.

  28. Join us for our Open Day Event

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    We are holding an open day showcase event and are inviting all Rochdale borough residents & professional partners to join us and learn more about the role of the organisation.

  29. Our Policies

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    Our polices and procedures set out clear guidelines for how our organisation operates.

  30. Enter & View

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    Enter and View is a statutory function of Healthwatch allowing them to enter health and social care premises to hear, or see, how people experience the service.

  31. Have your say – We want to hear your views and feedback on how well we are doing and what could be improved.

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    We have launched our annual review to give local people the chance to say where they think we are working well and how improvements could be made.

  32. Healthwatch Rochdale awarded Quality in Action Award.

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    Healthwatch Rochdale have been awarded the Quality in Action Award, after demonstrating high quality across the organisation.

  33. Healthwatch Rochdale mark their ten-year anniversary by naming their #HealthwatchHeroes

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    On April 1st 2023 Healthwatch Rochdale reach a significant milestone - 10 years of putting people's voices at the heart of health and social care. To celebrate our anniversary, we are recognising the efforts of people who have worked with us to improve care – our #HealthwatchHeroes.

    Our Healthwatch Heroes have championed change over the last ten years, resulting in better care for everyone, without their passion, nothing would have been possible.

  34. Operations Manager – Job Recruitment

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    Healthwatch Rochdale are recruiting an operations Manager within the organisation.
    Interested in health and social care? Keen eye for data analysis? Strong writing and reporting skills? Project management? If so, this new role could be for you?

  35. Could you be our Information, Advice & Signposting (IAS) Volunteer

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    As an IAS volunteer for Healthwatch Rochdale, your role will be to promote the work we do and support us in being an advocate for the resident’s voice and lived experiences in the Rochdale Borough, making care better for people.

  36. We're looking for an Impact Assistant Volunteer!

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    Are you passionate about health and social care in Rochdale? Do you have a few hours a month to spare to help us with our mission? Could you help us to identify impact achieved in order to track and showcase the difference we are making within the Rochdale Borough?

  37. Healthwatch Rochdale supports the Homeless and young people across the Rochdale borough this Christmas

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    This Christmas Healthwatch Rochdale have chosen to donate to the “Reaching Out” event for the homeless and families in need organised by staff at Rochdale Care Organisation and to the Rochdale Borough Council Rochdale Giving Back: Christmas toy appeal in place of their usual tradition of sending Christmas cards.

  38. Healthwatch Rochdale Open Day Event

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    Healthwatch Rochdale are holding an open day showcase event at the newly refurbished Rochdale Town Hall on Tuesday 6th February 2024 from 10:30am until 3:00pm and are inviting all Rochdale borough residents, VCFSE groups and professional partners to join them to network and learn more about the role and function of the organisation.