1. Your care, your way – Join Healthwatch’s new campaign

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    Clear, understandable information is important to help you make the right health and care decisions. Join our campaign and have your say on what needs to change.

  2. What medical support are you entitled to if you’re new to the UK?

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    For new arrivals to the UK it can be confusing where to go if you need medical assistance. Here we outline your rights as a refugee, where you can access emergency help and how to register for a GP.

  3. Information on making a 999 call from your local Ambulance Service

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    Information from North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) including when to call 999 and alternatives to 999. Information booklets in English, Farsi, Arabic & Kurdish,

  4. Does the NHS have to provide an interpreter?

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    Do you know about your rights to language support in NHS settings?

  5. 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.

  6. Healthwatch Rochdale Newsletter: Summer 2022

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    The Spring 2022 edition of the Healthwatch Rochdale newsletter is now available to read and includes the following updates and features:

  7. 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.

  8. Healthwatch in Greater Manchester response statement to BBC Panorama allegations on Edenfield Medium Secure Unit

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    The Healthwatch in Greater Manchester Network is aware of the BBC Panorama allegations regarding standards of care at the Edenfield Medium Secure Unit which is part of The Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust..

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. Local information for over the Christmas Period.

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    Many health and care services change their working hours over the Christmas and New Year period. We have drawn together some key information so you can get help and support if you need it.