1. Help shape children and adolescent mental health services in Greater Manchester

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    Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) is the name for NHS-provided services in the United Kingdom for children and adolescents who are having difficulties with their emotional or behavioural well-being.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. Healthwatch Rochdale want to hear your thoughts and experiences of mental health services in the Rochdale borough.

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    Healthwatch Rochdale have launched two surveys to gather local people’s experiences and views of mental health services in the Rochdale borough.

  6. What should I expect after being referred for mental health support?

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    Your mental wellness is as important as your physical health but seeking help can be daunting. Here's what to expect when you seek support for your mental health.

  7. Where can I go for support for my mental health as a new parent?

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    It's so important that you feel supported as a new parent. Read the article below to find out where you can go to get the help you need.

  8. How to access mental health support if you're lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender

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    Mental health problems are more common among lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBTQ+) people. If you are struggling, feel alone or need a little help, then check out our guide on how you can get the support you need.

  9. 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.

  10. Healthwatch in Greater Manchester Pathway to CAMHS survey

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    Healthwatch in Greater Manchester are interested in hearing from parents and carers who have supported children and young people to access (or trying to access) Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).

  11. Enter & View

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    Enter and View is a statutory function of Healthwatch allowing them to enter health and social care premises to hear, or see, how people experience the service.

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. We're recruiting Enter and View Volunteers

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    Are you passionate about health and social care in Rochdale? Do you have a few hours a month to spare to help us with our mission? Could you accompany us on our Enter and View to make active changes in your community?