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. Share For You uses CareCentric to make sharing records a reality

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    People living in Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale are benefitting from new technology that is allowing their health and social care records to be shared securely with professionals involved in their care.

  14. Rochdale residents given the opportunity to share their views on the scale and nature of alcohol harm in Greater Manchester.

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    Healthwatch Rochdale have facilitated a 'Greater Manchester Big Alcohol Conversation' with a group of isolated and underrepresented Rochdale residents, allowing their views and opinions to be used in identifying actions that will help tackle alcohol related harm.

  15. The NHS in England has published a ten year plan setting its priorities for the future.

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    The Government has revealed its new NHS Long Term Plan setting out its priorities for the next 10 years.

  16. People's Real Life Experience of NHS and Social Care set out in New Report to MPs

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    In his first annual report to Parliament as Chair of Healthwatch, Sir Robert Francis looks beyond health and social care performance statistics to explore how people are experiencing care day-to-day across England.

  17. £1.3 billion: the staggering annual cost of alcohol to Greater Manchester revealed as Mayor Andy Burnham invites residents to have their say on tackling the harm

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    Alcohol harm reaching further into our communities than commonly recognised, with higher earners the most likely to drink beyond recommended limits

  18. Help shape Healthwatch Rochdale priorities!

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    Healthwatch Rochdale, the local independent consumer champion for Health and Social Care services in the Rochdale borough, are conducting a survey to help us establish our priorities for the coming year.

  19. Signs of Improvement but concerns remain about the safety and quality of independent ambulance services

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    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is calling on independent ambulance services, commissioners and the wider system to do more to make sure patients are safe, following concerns identified during its inspections.

  20. Medicine for Members Chemotherapy Talk

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    The Royal Oldham Hospital is inviting local residents and trust members to join them for a free talk to find out more about chemotherapy services.

  21. Registering with your GP: understanding your rights

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    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.

  22. Join Royal Oldham Hospital for their free Endometriosis Talk – 8th May 2019

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    The Royal Oldham Hospital is inviting local residents and trust members to join them for a free talk to find out more about endometriosis.

  23. Thank you: Over 235 people told us what they think would make the NHS better

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    We want to say a huge thank you to everyone who has shared their feedback with us about the local implementation of the NHS Long Term Plan.

  24. 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.

  25. Royal Oldham diabetes team invites local residents to free diabetes talk - 5th September

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    The Royal Oldham Hospital is inviting local residents and trust members to join them for a free talk on 5th September to find out more about the diabetes service.

  26. Healthwatch Forum - Care Home Information Day

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    Healthwatch Rochdale hosted their first forum of 2019, with the theme of ‘Choosing a Care Home’ at the lighthouse project in Middleton.

  27. Healthwatch Rochdale work in partnership with Hopwood Hall media students to raise awareness of the Healthwatch Service

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    Healthwatch Rochdale has worked in partnership with Hopwood Hall College media students to produce a video showing how the Healthwatch service can give Rochdale residents a voice in health and social care provision.

  28. 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.

  29. Our public Board Meeting October 2019 - supporting materials

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    Find out what happened at our public Board Meeting.

  30. Safeguarding Children’s Partnership makes October the month for families to focus on early help and support

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    The borough’s safeguarding partners are coming together throughout October to share help, advice and practical tips for parents/carers and families at an earlier point to support them in being thriving, happy families.

  31. Do you need help travelling to NHS services?

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    Find out what support is available to help you when travelling to your GP, hospital or other NHS services.

  32. Six ways health services can improve waiting rooms

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    Here are six steps that people have told us health and social care services can take to provide a better environment while they wait.

  33. Springhill Hospice Education Team have been nominated for national care award

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    The education team at Springhill Hospice have overcome stiff competition to make the final of the Skills for Care Accolades awards which rewards social care organisations who invest in the workforce so they can offer high quality services.

  34. Become a Dementia Friend at Healthwatch Rochdale’s Information session and help Rochdale be a more dementia friendly community.

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    Healthwatch Rochdale would like to invite you to attend their Dementia Friends information session on Thursday 16th January 1pm -3pm at Rochdale Connections Trust, 60 Drake Street, Rochdale, OL16 1PA.

  35. Where can I go for help when I’m ill in winter?

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    Feeling unwell? Read on for advice about where you can go for help with your health during the winter months.

  36. 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.

  37. Share your views on community health and care services in the Rochdale borough.

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    Healthwatch Rochdale are carrying out a survey on community health and social care services to help us understand the experiences of people using community services in the Rochdale borough.

  38. Healthwatch Rochdale are withdrawing the public element of the Healthwatch Rochdale Board Meeting

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    Following advice from Healthwatch England in relation to Coronavirus, we are currently reviewing our public engagement work planned for the next two weeks.

  39. Healthwatch Rochdale Service Update: Coronavirus (COVID 19) guidance document

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    Healthwatch Rochdale are today, Friday 13th March 2020, sharing a Coronavirus (COVID 19) guidance document which informs the steps we are taking, as a precaution, to protect the public, our volunteers, our staff and stakeholders.

  40. Advice on social distancing from the Department of Health and Social Care

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    The department of Health and Social Care have provided advice on social distancing measures that everyone should be taking to reduce the transmission of coronavirus (COVID-19).

  41. Healthwatch Rochdale Update to services- Covid-19 - Tuesday 17th March Update

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    Healthwatch Rochdale, with immediate effect will no longer be attending statutory meetings.

  42. HMR CCG Governing Body – public announcement

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    NHS Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale Clinical Commissioning Group (HMR CCG) is holding its next Governing Body meeting on Friday 20 March 2020.

  43. New measures to help in the fight against coronavirus (COVID-19)

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    Measures are being introduced by Rochdale Borough Council to help protect the public from the developing coronavirus outbreak.

  44. Coronavirus is affecting my mental health – what can I do?

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    The current Coronavirus (COVID19) pandemic may cause you to feel worried, anxious, or scared. Read our seven steps to looking after your wellbeing while staying informed.

  45. Healthwatch Rochdale are the first Healthwatch organisation to openly pledge that they are Homeless Friendly

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    Healthwatch are the independent champion for people who use health and social care services. They are here to make sure that those running services put people at the heart of care.

  46. What roles have 750,000 people volunteered for?

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    The NHS Volunteer Responders recruitment initiative has recruited 750,000 people, three times higher than initially targeted. The drive has been temporarily paused to process applications and to get the volunteer army up and running.

  47. 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.

  48. 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.