1. Advice and Information -

    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. News -

    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. News -

    People living with domestic abuse can still access support services, despite the ongoing coronavirus crisis.
  4. Advice and Information -

    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. Report -

    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. Advice and Information -

    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. Report -

    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. Report -

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

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

    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. News -

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

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

    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).
  14. Report -

    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.
  15. Advice and Information -

    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.
  16. Advice and Information -

    Feel in control of your healthcare with these four questions and make a decision that's right for you.
  17. Advice and Information -

    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.
  18. Report -

    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.
  19. Advice and Information -

    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.
  20. News -

    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.
  21. News -

    NHS England has issued new guidance to GP practices across the country on facilitating more face-to-face appointments for patients.
  22. News -

    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,
  23. News -

    Healthwatch Rochdale are holding a focus group, giving local people the chance to influence change, after carrying out reviews of all local GP websites.
  24. News -

    We are asking local people to share their experience of using their GP practice website to access GP services online.
  25. Report -

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

    Have a say in how your GP practice is delivered by signing up to your GP practice's Patient Participation Group (PPG).
  27. Advice and Information -

    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.