1. Healthwatch Rochdale publish 2021/22 workplan.

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    Healthwatch Rochdale have published their workplan for 2021/2022 providing the organisation with direction to enable Rochdale borough residents to have their voices heard regarding local health and social care services.

  2. 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.

  3. Accessing dental services in Greater Manchester during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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    What to do if you, or your child, have a dental problem during the COVID-19 pandemic

  4. #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

  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. Healthwatch Rochdale publish report showing how local people want to receive information from organisations.

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    Healthwatch Rochdale have published a report after speaking with 710 residents to discover how they would like to receive information and advice from local health & social care providers.

  7. Healthwatch Rochdale Newsletter: Autumn 2021

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    The Autumn 2021 edition of the Healthwatch Rochdale newsletter is now available to read and includes the following updates and features:

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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,

  12. Does the NHS have to provide an interpreter?

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

  13. 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.

  14. 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:

  15. 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.

  16. 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..

  17. 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.

  18. 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.

  19. 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.

  20. 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.

  21. 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).

  22. What are the functions of a Healthwatch?

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    Healthwatch Rochdale forms part of the Healthwatch Network across England. We are the local Healthwatch for Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale residents.

  23. 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.

  24. 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.

  25. 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.

  26. How to stay well this winter

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    Winter comes with a higher risk of health issues, particularly for older people or those with long-term conditions and compromised immune systems. Take a read of our latest information and advice document on how to stay well this winter.

  27. Share your feedback to improve care in your community

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    ‘Share for Better Care’, a new campaign launched by Healthwatch to help address health inequalities across England.

  28. The Accessible Information Standard - What you can expect from services

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    A year ago the Accessible Information Standard came into force. It requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate in a way that everybody can understand. Here's a reminder of what you should expect.