1. Local Pharmacies Now Stocking COVID Tests Through New Advanced Service

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    Community pharmacy teams in Greater Manchester are this month starting to offer free coronavirus (COVID-19) test kits as they help to support the lifting of national restrictions and the pandemic recovery.

  2. Healthwatch Rochdale win contract to deliver local Maternity Voices Partnership in Rochdale and Oldham.

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    Healthwatch Rochdale have been successful in winning a contract to deliver the local Maternity Voices Partnership (MVP) in Rochdale and Oldham, supported in the project by Healthwatch Oldham.

  3. #TogetherRochdale e bulletin

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    The #TogetherRochdale e bulletin is a partnership e bulletin containing all the latest health and social care news

  4. **Now Closed** Recruitment for a Chair to Lead the Rochdale and Oldham Maternity Voices Partnership

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    Fixed term for 1 year- (with potential to extend beyond this)
    Flexible Work Pattern – as a guide hours may average up to 11 per week
    This equates to £12.50/per hour up to a maximum of £7,200 p.a. plus expenses

  5. 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.

  6. Extra vaccine clinics to boost take-up and stop spread of new Covid variants

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    Extra vaccination clinics are being put in place across the borough of Rochdale as the drive to increase vaccination take-up and stop the spread of the disease continues.

  7. More GP appointments to be offered face-to-face to those who need it

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    NHS England has issued new guidance to GP practices across the country on facilitating more face-to-face appointments for patients.

  8. Rochdale and Oldham Maternity Voices Partnership to host their first online “Meet and Greet”.

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    The Rochdale and Oldham Maternity Voices Partnership (MVP) are hosting their first online “Meet and Greet” via Zoom on Wednesday 2nd June at 7:00pm - 8.30pm

  9. Healthwatch Rochdale to host ‘An Audience with Carers Support and Services’

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    Healthwatch Rochdale are to host their third online information forum ‘An Audience with Carers Support and Services’ on Tues 22nd June 6.30pm – 7.45pm.

  10. Healthwatch Rochdale want to hear your thoughts and experiences of mental health services in the Rochdale borough.

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    Healthwatch Rochdale have launched two surveys to gather local people’s experiences and views of mental health services in the Rochdale borough.

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. Rochdale & Oldham Maternity Voices Volunteer

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    Would you like to help shape future maternity services? We are looking for people who have a passion for improving maternity services to join Rochdale & Oldham Maternity Voices Partnership (ROMVP).

  14. GP practices open for business

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    GP practices in Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale are still providing all the care and more, since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The 36 practices in the Rochdale borough have continued to work hard to support the health and care needs of their patients,

  15. 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.

  16. 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.

  17. Healthwatch Rochdale supports the Homeless this Christmas.

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    This Christmas Healthwatch Rochdale have chosen to donate to Rochdale’s event for the homeless in place of their usual tradition of sending Christmas cards.

  18. 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.

  19. 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.

  20. 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.

  21. 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.

  22. ROMVP Minutes & Agenda

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    Please find below the minutes and agenda for previous Rochdale & Oldham Maternity Voices Partnership Meetings

  23. Lack of NHS dental appointments widens health inequalities

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    A new survey of public attitudes to NHS dentistry shows that half of the adults in England find dental charges unfair amid escalating living costs. We have warned decision-makers that NHS dentistry is in desperate need of reform.

  24. Help improve GP websites by joining our focus group and get a £25 shopping voucher for taking part.

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    Healthwatch Rochdale are holding a focus group, giving local people the chance to influence change, after carrying out reviews of all local GP websites.

  25. 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.

  26. We want to hear your experience of going through the menopause/ peri menopause.

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    We are asking local people to share their experience of menopause/peri menopause with us.

  27. Share your thoughts on using pharmacy services in the Rochdale Borough.

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    We want local residents to share their experience of using pharmacy services to understand how well they are working for you.

  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. Let us know your views on accessing GP services online.

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    We are asking local people to share their experience of using their GP practice website to access GP services online.

  30. Big Conversation: Help shape health & care in Greater Manchester

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    In July 2022 Greater Manchester’s Integrated Care Partnership was established. The partnership brings together all the different organisations which support people’s health and care.

  31. Help improve local health & care services by joining Healthwatch Rochdale’s Advisory Group.

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    Healthwatch Rochdale are looking for people who are passionate about making a difference to health & care services to join their Advisory Group.

  32. Our Policies

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

  33. 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.

  34. 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.

  35. Join your local Patient Participation Group (PPG)

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    Have a say in how your GP practice is delivered by signing up to your GP practice's Patient Participation Group (PPG).

  36. 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.

  37. 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.

  38. Ben Greenwood shares his story of being diagnosed with epilepsy to help raise awareness and break stigma

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    This epilepsy awareness week our vice chair Ben Greenwood shares his story of being diagnosed with epilepsy to help raise awareness and break the stigma and stereotypical view which he also held before diagnosis.

  39. 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?

  40. What services do local people want to see at the new Alkrington Hub?

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    Healthwatch Rochdale have published a report outlining what services local people want to see in the new Alkrington Community Hub.

  41. We're recruiting Enter and View Volunteers

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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 accompany us on our Enter and View to make active changes in your community?

  42. 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.

  43. 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?