1. Healthwatch Rochdale share local people's views on GP appointments with the NHS

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    Healthwatch Rochdale has shared local people's views on accessing GP appointments with the lead local NHS organisation, Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale Clinical Commissioning Group (HMR CCG).

  2. Healthwatch Rochdale publishes findings and recommendations from Enter and View visit at The Village Medical Centre

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    Healthwatch Rochdale, has today published a report containing findings and recommendations from an Enter and View visit that took place at The Village Medical Centre, Peel Street, Littleborough, OL15 8AQ.

  3. Registering with your GP: understanding your rights

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    People have told us they can have problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about your rights and what do to if you are refused the right to register.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. Healthwatch Rochdale make recommendations to help improve GP digital services based on patient views.

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    Healthwatch Rochdale has published a report with 6 recommendations to help improve the patient experience when using digital services provided by GP practices in Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale.

  7. Rochdale Health Alliance latest update in regards to GP appointments in Rochdale, Heywood, Middleton and Pennines

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    Due to the change in national guidance for managing Coronavirus, please note that Practices have been advised to move to a total triage first system.

  8. GP practices join the digital age due to COVID-19

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    GPs and practice staff have transformed the way they give care to their patients due to the need to protect patients and staff from the risk of coronavirus and to maintain social distancing.

  9. 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.

  10. 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,

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. How many Rochdale borough GP practices have an active Patient Participation Group?

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    Healthwatch Rochdale have published their findings on Patient Participation Groups (PPG) in Heywood, Middleton, Rochdale & the Pennines.

  14. 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).

  15. Share your experience of health and social care via text message.

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    Text Healthwatch Rochdale on 07520645142 to share your experience of using health and social care services in the Rochdale borough.

  16. 10 top tips to get the most out of your GP appointment

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    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.

  17. Health Watchdog launches its annual report

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    Healthwatch Rochdale has today published their Annual Report 2017/18 containing highlights from the previous twelve months and details of the year ahead.

  18. 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.

  19. 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.

  20. Our Board Meeting March 2019 supporting materials

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    Find out what happened at our Board Meeting.

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

  21. Healthwatch Rochdale publish findings and recommendations from their 2018 Stakeholder Review.

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

  22. 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.

  23. Our Priorities Report 2019 - 2020

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    Our priorities report presents the findings from Healthwatch Rochdale’s public consultation which was conducted to review the key areas that we should prioritise. The report includes a summary of the data and our key priority areas for 2019/20

  24. Our Work Plan 2019 – 2020

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    The Healthwatch Rochdale work plan for 2019/2020 will shape the direction of our efforts to provide residents of the Rochdale borough an opportunity to have their voices heard regarding Health and Social care services.

  25. Our governance policy

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    This document sets out how Healthwatch Rochdale will carry out its governance.

  26. 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.

  27. 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.

  28. 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.

  29. Our public Board Meeting December 2019 - supporting materials

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    Find out what happened at our public Board Meeting.

  30. Healthwatch Rochdale publishes their action plan and partnership pledges following 360 Stakeholder Engagement Workshop

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    Healthwatch Rochdale, has today, Friday 2nd January 2020, publish the findings from a recent Stakeholder workshop which has resulted in eight recommendations to help improve the service that is delivered.

  31. 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.

  32. 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.

  33. 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.

  34. Volunteering as a student with Healthwatch Rochdale

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    Volunteers play a vital role at Healthwatch Rochdale, helping the public have their say in health and social care. To celebrate Student Volunteering Week, Paul spoke to us about what he learned during his time as a student volunteer.

  35. Our public Board Meeting March 2020 - supporting materials

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    Find out what happened at our public Board Meeting.

  36. 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’.

  37. 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.

  38. Our public Board Meeting June 2020 - supporting materials

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    Public Questions for Healthwatch Rochdale Board Meeting on Thursday 11.06.20

  39. Healthwatch Rochdale Annual Report shows how sharing your experience made a difference in 2019/20

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    Healthwatch Rochdale has published their 2019/20 Annual Report ‘Guided by you’ demonstrating how the people of the Rochdale borough have made a difference to local NHS and social care services.

  40. Healthwatch Rochdale has a new future work plan created in response to the Covid 19 Pandemic.

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    Healthwatch Rochdale has developed a new work plan in response to Covid 19 to ensure that patient experience continues to shape local health and care services following changes brought by the pandemic.

  41. Our Public Board Meeting September 2020 - supporting materials

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    Supporting documents for our Public Board Meeting September 2020

  42. Autumn edition of Healthwatch Rochdale Newsletter

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    The Autumn edition of the new Healthwatch Rochdale newsletter is now available to read and includes the following updates and features

  43. Our public Board Meeting December 2020 - supporting materials

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    Please find below supporting papers to download for the Healthwatch Rochdale Public Board Meeting on Thursday 10th December 2020 1pm - 2pm

  44. 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.