1. The Royal Oldham counts the cost of missed patient appointments

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    The Royal Oldham Hospital is asking patients who are unable to attend their hospital appointment to do the right thing; cancel or rearrange it and free up the slot for other patients, after recent data highlighted the financial cost

  2. Healthwatch Rochdale assist in donation of hand made bobble hats to Royal Oldham Hospital’s Postnatal ward

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    Hand made bobble hats have been donated to Royal Oldham's Postnatal ward as a result of Healthwatch Rochdale's facilitation of Rochdale User Carer Forum.

  3. Nutrition and Hydration Week 2019: Health staff highlight the importance of a healthy diet for elderly patients

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    Health and social care staff in Oldham are supporting a national campaign to highlight the importance of good nutrition and hydration for patients.

  4. NHS figures reveal more people with dementia are being admitted to A&E in Rochdale

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    More people with dementia are being rushed to hospital emergency departments in Rochdale, according to NHS statistics.

  5. Join The Royal Oldham Hospital for their Christie at Oldham Open Day and Tour – 8th June 201

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    The Royal Oldham Hospital is inviting local residents and trust members to join them for a free open day and behind the scenes tour of The Christie at Oldham.

  6. 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?

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. Hospitals need to do more to show patients how the NHS is learning from mistakes, says Sir Robert Francis QC

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    There has been some positive change in the years following the Mid Staffordshire Inquiry to improve openness and transparency in the NHS.

  10. The Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust improvements continue

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    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated the services provided by The Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust to be Good following its latest inspection.

  11. Rochdale Infirmary remodelled to enable life saving cancer surgery to continue during COVID - 19

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    Cancer patients across Greater Manchester are continuing to access vital surgery despite the challenges being faced by NHS teams across the region during Covid19 crisis.

  12. Loved ones invited to send a letter to patients at local hospitals to keep in touch during the Covid - 19 crisis

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    The Northern Care Alliance NHS Group (NCA) has launched a new way for families to keep in contact with their loved ones in hospital during the Covid - 19 crisis.

  13. Rochdale Infirmary Surgical Site Remodelling Goes from Strength to Strength

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    Over the course of the past two months, developments have happened at pace at Rochdale Infirmary to ensure patients across the region requiring urgent cancer-related procedures are still able to safely receive that treatment during the pandemic.

  14. Most patients are positive about their hospital care, but discharge delays and access to support once home remain a concern – particularly for the frail

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    The majority of people who stayed as an inpatient in hospital were happy with the care they received, had confidence in the doctors and nurses treating them and felt their fundamental needs were met, according to a national survey from the CQC,

  15. Have you left hospital during COVID-19? Tell us your experience

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    To respond to coronavirus, hospitals in the Rochdale borough had to quickly change. Tell us how this has affected the care you or your loved one has received.

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

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    The usual processes the NHS follows to discharge you from hospital have changed during the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s what you can expect when it’s time to leave hospital.

  17. 590 people's stories of leaving hospital during COVID-19

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    Healthwatch England's new report with the British Red Cross looks at how well the new hospital discharge policy is working for patients, carers and healthcare professionals.

  18. Rochdale residents asked to share their experience of being discharged from hospital.

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    Residents in the Rochdale borough are being asked to share their experience of being discharged from hospital to help identify what is working well and where improvements could be made.

  19. What to expect when waiting for care

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    Waiting for planned medical care or surgery can be a frustrating time. That’s why it’s so important that while you wait, you get regular, clear and accessible updates so that you can plan your next steps.

  20. Our findings and recommendations following our Enter and View visit at Rochdale Infirmary outpatients.

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    We have published a report with their findings and recommendations after carrying out an Enter and View visit at Rochdale Infirmary Outpatients department.

  21. Read about our Enter and View visit at Rochdale Infirmary Urgent Treatment Centre.

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    We have carried out our second Enter and View visit of 2023 at Rochdale Infirmary with this visit focusing on The Urgent Treatment Centre.

  22. Healthwatch in Greater Manchester publish their Annual Report 2022-23

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    Healthwatch in Greater Manchester publish its first Annual Report which highlights their activities over the past year and the impact the independent network has achieved.

  23. 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.

  24. Your community needs you – NHS call for volunteer army

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    Protect your loved ones and protect the nation, volunteer to help those that are most vulnerable to the effects of coronavirus (COVID-19) stay at home. Join the army of NHS volunteers today.

  25. Coronavirus: What does shielding mean?

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    Patients most vulnerable to COVID-19 have been asked to ‘shield’. Here's some more information to help you understand what shielding means in practice.

  26. What's the difference between social distancing, self-isolation and shielding?

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    Self-isolation, social distancing and shielding have been introduced by the Government to help you and your loved ones stay safe from COVID-19. Find out what they mean in practice and what applies to you.

  27. CQC books testing appointments for nearly 12,500 care staff and rolls out support measures for social care - while highlighting importance of safety culture at time of “unimaginable pressure”

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    On behalf of the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC), the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has been contacting adult social care providers to book appointments for their staff to be tested for COVID-19.

  28. Healthwatch Rochdale join with voluntary and community organisations to ensure the public get the information and advice they need in Covid - 19.

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    Healthwatch Rochdale is leading the way in ensuring local residents get the help, advice and information they need during Covid- 19 thorough their #TogetherRochdale bulletin and campaign.

  29. Cancer and coronavirus

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    If you have cancer, it’s understandable you might feel anxious about COVID-19. The Government and the NHS have both confirmed that cancer treatment should continue to be prioritised during the response to the COVID-19 emergency.

  30. What is domestic abuse and how can I get support?

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    If you are experiencing or feel at risk of domestic abuse, or are worried about someone who might be, find out where you can go for advice and help.

  31. The Carers Hub Rochdale are still providing support for carers during Covid -19

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    The Carers Hub Rochdale are still operating a full service and are welcoming new referrals.

  32. Coronavirus outbreak FAQs: what you can and can't do

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    The government has set out its plan to return life to as near normal as we can, for as many people as we can, as quickly and fairly as possible in order to safeguard livelihoods, but in a way that is safe and continues to protect our NHS.

  33. COVID-19: How has your health and care been affected?

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    We are all, as a community in the borough of Rochdale in a very difficult time at present.

  34. Accessible coronavirus testing centre in Rochdale town centre

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    A new pilot ‘walk through’ coronavirus testing site is opening at the Town Hall car park off Packer Street in Rochdale town centre. The facility is for people displaying coronavirus symptoms who do not have access to a vehicle.

  35. What to do if you have a dental problem during COVID-19 pandemic

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    If you have a dental issue during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important that you know how to access help when you need it.

  36. Million milestone as vital equipment protects frontline staff

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    Over a million items of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) have been distributed across the borough of Rochdale to support frontline care staff during the coronavirus pandemic.

  37. How to get an NHS dentist appointment during COVID-19

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    Routine dental care has had to change because of COVID-19, with social distancing rules making it difficult to access services. Here’s some information on how to access an NHS dentist during the pandemic.

  38. COVID-19 has disproportionately affected Black and Asian people according to latest PHE report. Tell us your experience

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    Share your story to help services learn and improve from the experiences of people from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds during COVID-19.

  39. Heading out of covid ‘smear slump’

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    New figures released to mark Cervical Screening Awareness Week earlier this month showed that the number of smear tests carried out in Greater Manchester during the coronavirus pandemic has fallen by more than 80% since lockdown began on 23 March.

  40. Q&A - new shielding guidance

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    This guidance has been put together by the government to help answer any questions you may have around the new shielding guidance that came into force from 6th July.

  41. 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.

  42. COVID 19: What you need to know when visiting a care home

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    Take a look at what the guidance around visiting your loved ones in care homes means in practice.

  43. #TogetherRochdale - Your Local Health and Community Services Working in Partnership

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    Local Information and advice from #TogetherRochdale.

  44. Local people share their lived experience of the Covid – 19 Pandemic.

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    Healthwatch Rochdale have carried out a survey in partnership with Rochdale Borough Council to understand how local residents where coping during the Covid - 19 pandemic.

  45. Covid 19 : New National Restrictions from 5 November

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    The government have introduced new national restrictions on what you can and cannot do from Thursday 5th November.

  46. COVID-19 vaccine: what you need to know

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    Take a look about what you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccination programme including how you will know when it's your turn, where to go, and why it's important.

  47. Rochdale residents speaking positively to Healthwatch Rochdale about the local Covid 19 vaccination programme.

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    Residents in the Rochdale borough who have received their COVID-19 vaccination have been contacting Healthwatch Rochdale to speak about their experience.

  48. Healthwatch Rochdale want to hear your thoughts and views on the Covid 19 vaccine.

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    Healthwatch Rochdale are carrying out a survey to gather information about people’s attitudes to COVID 19 vaccines and communications across the Rochdale borough.

  49. Which COVID-19 test is right for you?

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    Not all COVID tests are the same so it’s important to get the right one. Find out where to go to get tested, which test is most suitable for you, and what to do if you get a positive COVID-19 test result.