1. Half Acre House implement all recommendations following Healthwatch Rochdale Enter and View Visit.

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    Half Acre House care home have made some positive changes to their home following a recent Enter and View visit by Healthwatch Rochdale demonstrating the positive outcomes that can be produced when organisations work together.

  2. Four questions to get the most out of conversations with your Doctor

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    Feel in control of your healthcare with these four questions and make a decision that's right for you.

  3. Carer Service Review

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    There are over 25,000 fantastic carers across the borough of Rochdale doing a superb job supporting and caring for loved ones.

  4. Information Advice and Signposting Surgery

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  5. Information Advice and Signposting Surgery

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  6. Healthwatch Rochdale Annual Report shows how your voice makes a difference

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    Healthwatch Rochdale has launched its 2018/19 Annual Report with its continued vision of being the ‘go-to’ organisation for all members of the public in the borough to talk about their experiences of health and social care.

  7. Healthwatch Rochdale celebrate Care Home Open Day by Visiting Cleggsworth House and Oaklands Care Home.

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    Healthwatch Rochdale celebrated this year’s care home open day at two local homes in the borough, Cleggsworth House and Oakland Care Home.

  8. What should you expect when it comes to care for your teeth?

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    Four questions staff should ask you or a loved one about your oral health if you’re a care home resident, according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence quick guide.

  9. Healthwatch Rochdale work in partnership with Hopwood Hall media students to raise awareness of the Healthwatch Service

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    Healthwatch Rochdale has worked in partnership with Hopwood Hall College media students to produce a video showing how the Healthwatch service can give Rochdale residents a voice in health and social care provision.

  10. Healthwatch Rochdale publishes findings and recommendations after Enter and View visit at The Mews Care Home.

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    Healthwatch Rochdale, has today published a report containing three recommendations for improvement after carrying out an Enter and View visit at The Mews Care Home, Fenton Street, Rochdale, OL11 3TH.

  11. Difficulty getting referrals and poor communication among issues found in new report on Children’s Mental Health Services in the area

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    A revealing new report released today by Healthwatch in Greater Manchester shows the findings of a project to find out what experiences of using the Healthy Young Minds Children and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) was like.

  12. Highfield Manor Care Home in Heywood act on Healthwatch recommendations

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    Highfield Manor Care Home in Heywood have made some positive changes to their home following recommendations made by Healthwatch Rochdale after an Enter and View visit.

  13. Healthwatch Rochdale publishes findings and recommendations after Enter and View visit at Archmoor Care Home

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    Healthwatch Rochdale has published a report detailing findings and recommendations after carrying out an Enter and View visit at Archmoor Care Home, 116 Sandy Lane, Middleton, M24 2FU.

  14. Choosing a Care Home Information Day

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  15. Choosing a Care Home Information Day

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    Are you looking for a care home for yourself or a loved one?
    Do you know what to look for to make sure you choose the right home?
    Do you feel confident in what questions to ask when looking around a home?

  16. Royal Oldham diabetes team invites local residents to free diabetes talk - 5th September

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    The Royal Oldham Hospital is inviting local residents and trust members to join them for a free talk on 5th September to find out more about the diabetes service.

  17. Healthwatch Rochdale publishes findings and recommendations after Enter and View visit at Millfield Care Home

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    Healthwatch Rochdale, has published a report detailing findings and recommendations after carrying out an Enter and View visit at Millfield Care Home, Bury New Road, Heywood, OL10 4RQ.

  18. Healthwatch calls on health professionals in Rochdale to make more space for new parents to talk about their mental health

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    A new report exploring the experiences of women with mental health problems during the journey to parenthood has found that many people are not experiencing the consistent support they should expect if services were following NHS guidelines.

  19. Mental health and the journey to parenthood

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    Find out what's working well for people and what needs to improve when it comes to people talking about their mental health experiences before, during and after pregnancy, in Healthwatch England's new report.

  20. Patient Representative Request

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    Have you had an Endoscopy procedure or any Surgery at Salford Royal (or any of the Pennine Acute hospitals) over the last few years?

  21. Healthwatch Rochdale Board Meeting - Held in Public

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  22. The top four things people in Rochdale would like to see improved in local NHS services

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    Hundreds of people in Rochdale have shared their views on how to improve NHS health services in the borough.

  23. Information Advice and Signposting Surgery

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  34. Healthwatch Forum - Care Home Information Day

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    Healthwatch Rochdale hosted their first forum of 2019, with the theme of ‘Choosing a Care Home’ at the lighthouse project in Middleton.

  35. 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.

  36. Our public Board Meeting October 2019 - supporting materials

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    Find out what happened at our public Board Meeting.

  37. Healthwatch Rochdale publishes findings and recommendations after Enter and View visit at Newhey Manor Care Home

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    Healthwatch Rochdale, has published a report detailing findings and recommendations after carrying out an Enter and View visit at Newhey Manor Care Home, Huddersfield Road, Newhey, Rochdale, OL16 3RL.

  38. Safeguarding Children’s Partnership makes October the month for families to focus on early help and support

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    The borough’s safeguarding partners are coming together throughout October to share help, advice and practical tips for parents/carers and families at an earlier point to support them in being thriving, happy families.

  39. National survey shows most people experience good urgent and emergency care, but lengthy waiting times remain a problem

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    Findings from a survey of more than 50,000 people who received urgent and emergency care from services provided by 132 NHS trusts across England show that the majority are positive about most aspects of their care and treatment.

  40. Healthwatch Rochdale 360° Service Review Workshop

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  41. Do you need help travelling to NHS services?

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    Find out what support is available to help you when travelling to your GP, hospital or other NHS services.

  42. Six ways health services can improve waiting rooms

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    Here are six steps that people have told us health and social care services can take to provide a better environment while they wait.

  43. What can you expect when you’re discharged from hospital?

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    It’s vital that when it’s time for you to leave hospital, you have all the medication, information and support in place to help you keep getting better.

  44. Springhill Hospice Education Team have been nominated for national care award

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    The education team at Springhill Hospice have overcome stiff competition to make the final of the Skills for Care Accolades awards which rewards social care organisations who invest in the workforce so they can offer high quality services.

  45. Four questions to get the most out of conversations with your doctor

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    We know from our conversations with the public that some patients don't feel involved in decisions made about their care. We also know that some patients report feeling rushed during appointments and struggle to make themselves heard.

  46. Looking after someone? Know your rights

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    Across the UK there are seven million unpaid carers supporting a friend of family member. Many people are unaware of their rights as a carer and, as a result, are not accessing the help and support they are entitled to.

  47. Healthwatch Rochdale Board Meeting - Held in Public

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