1. Five steps to follow when choosing a care home

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    Finding the best care home for you or a loved one can be difficult. We’ve pulled together some of the best tips provided by the NHS and other organisations in England to help you make the right choice.

  2. 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.

  3. Reminder that domestic abuse help is available

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    People living with domestic abuse can still access support services, despite the ongoing coronavirus crisis.

  4. Six things you should expect from social care support

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    People have told us they want to feel listened to and involved in decisions about their social care. Here are six things you should expect from care services, according to new guidelines.

  5. Healthwatch Rochdale publish report detailing people’s experience of the closure of the ‘Moving on Service’ in Middleton

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    Healthwatch Rochdale have published a report after speaking with 42 service users of the Moving on Service about how its closure has affected them.

  6. What is adult social care?

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    Do you or a loved one need help with social care? Read the article below and find out answers to key questions about who can access adult social care and how to pay for it.

  7. 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.

  8. Alkrington Hub Consultation

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    A report outlining what services local people want to see in the new Alkrington Community Hub.

  9. What services do local people want to see at the new Alkrington Hub?

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    Healthwatch Rochdale have published a report outlining what services local people want to see in the new Alkrington Community Hub.

  10. Healthwatch Rochdale supports the Homeless and young people across the Rochdale borough this Christmas

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    This Christmas Healthwatch Rochdale have chosen to donate to the “Reaching Out” event for the homeless and families in need organised by staff at Rochdale Care Organisation and to the Rochdale Borough Council Rochdale Giving Back: Christmas toy appeal in place of their usual tradition of sending Christmas cards.

  11. 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.

  12. What should you expect from home care services?

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    The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services?

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. 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.

  16. 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.

  17. 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.

  18. 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.

  19. 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

  20. 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.

  21. Our governance policy

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

  22. 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.

  23. 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.

  24. 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.

  25. Our public Board Meeting December 2019 - supporting materials

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    Find out what happened at our public Board Meeting.

  26. 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.

  27. 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.

  28. 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.

  29. 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.

  30. 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.

  31. Our public Board Meeting March 2020 - supporting materials

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    Find out what happened at our public Board Meeting.

  32. 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’.

  33. 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.

  34. Our public Board Meeting June 2020 - supporting materials

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    Public Questions for Healthwatch Rochdale Board Meeting on Thursday 11.06.20

  35. 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.

  36. 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.

  37. Our Public Board Meeting September 2020 - supporting materials

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    Supporting documents for our Public Board Meeting September 2020

  38. 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

  39. 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

  40. 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.

  41. Have your say – Healthwatch Rochdale launch 360 review to gather feedback on how well the service is performing and what could be improved.

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    Healthwatch Rochdale has today launched their yearly 360 stakeholder review giving local people the chance to say where they think the service is working well and how improvements could be made.

  42. Healthwatch Rochdale are seeking a Social Media volunteer to help grow and develop our social media channels.

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    Healthwatch Rochdale are looking for a social media volunteer who can help us promote the activities and achievements of Healthwatch Rochdale through our social media channels.