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. Healthwatch Rochdale publishes findings and recommendations after Enter and View visit at Highfield Manor Care Home

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    Healthwatch Rochdale has today published a report containing seven recommendations for improvement after carrying out an Enter and View visit at Highfield Manor Residential Care Home, 70 Manchester Road, Heywood, OL10 2AW

  14. Healthwatch Rochdale publishes findings and recommendations after Enter and View visit at Half Acre House Residential Home.

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    Healthwatch Rochdale has today published a report containing five recommendations for improvement after carrying out an Enter and View visit at Half Acre House residential home, Roch Valley Way, Rochdale, OL11 4DB.

  15. Healthwatch Rochdale to begin a programme of Enter and View visits at Rochdale borough care homes based on eight care quality indicators

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    Healthwatch Rochdale are to begin a programme of Enter and View visits to nine care homes across the Rochdale borough to help identify areas for improvement and development

  16. Healthwatch Rochdale recommend Rosemary Care Home to share good practice after Enter and View visit.

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    Healthwatch Rochdale has today published a report containing findings and recommendations from an Enter and View Visit that took place at Rosemary Care Home, 13 Newhey Road, Milnrow, Rochdale, OL16 3NP

  17. Healthwatch Rochdale publishes findings and recommendations after Enter and View Visit at Briarmede Care Home

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    Healthwatch Rochdale has today published a report containing findings and recommendations from an Enter and View Visit that took place at Briarmede Care Home, 426-428 Rochdale Road, Middleton, M24 2QW

  18. Healthwatch Rochdale publishes findings and recommendations after Enter and View visit at The Riverside Nursing Home

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    Healthwatch Rochdale has today published a report containing findings and recommendations from an Enter and View Visit that took place at The Riverside Nursing Home, 9 Church Street, Littleborough, Rochdale, OL15 8DA.

  19. Healthwatch Rochdale publishes findings and recommendations after Enter and View visit at Carders Court Care Home

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    Healthwatch Rochdale has today published a report containing findings and recommendations from an Enter and View Visit that took place at Carders Court Care Home, 23 Ivor Street, Castleton, Rochdale, OL11 3JA.

  20. Healthwatch Rochdale publishes findings and recommendations after Enter and View visit at Little Heaton Residential Home

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    Healthwatch Rochdale has today published a report containing five recommendations for improvement after carrying out an Enter and View visit at Little Heaton residential home, Walker Street, Middleton, M24 4QF.

  21. Healthwatch Rochdale publishes findings and recommendations after Enter and View visit at Four Seasons Residential Home

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    Healthwatch Rochdale has today published a report containing one recommendation for improvement after carrying out an Enter and View visit at Four Seasons Care home, 81 Halifax Road, Littleborough, OL15 0HL.

  22. Findings from Healthwatch Rochdale Enter and View Programme finds variations between care homes on the quality and range of activities offered.

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    Healthwatch Rochdale has published a report detailing the findings of their Enter and View Summary Programme 2018/19.

  23. Half Acre House implement all recommendations following Healthwatch Rochdale Enter and View Visit.

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    Half Acre House care home have made some positive changes to their home following a recent Enter and View visit by Healthwatch Rochdale demonstrating the positive outcomes that can be produced when organisations work together.

  24. Healthwatch Rochdale celebrate Care Home Open Day by Visiting Cleggsworth House and Oaklands Care Home.

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    Healthwatch Rochdale celebrated this year’s care home open day at two local homes in the borough, Cleggsworth House and Oakland Care Home.

  25. Healthwatch Rochdale are to continue their programme of Enter and View visits in local care homes for a second year.

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    Healthwatch Rochdale will be making nine additional visits to care homes in the Rochdale Borough over the next twelve months following public consultation

  26. Healthwatch Rochdale publishes findings and recommendations after Enter and View visit at The Mews Care Home.

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    Healthwatch Rochdale, has today published a report containing three recommendations for improvement after carrying out an Enter and View visit at The Mews Care Home, Fenton Street, Rochdale, OL11 3TH.

  27. Highfield Manor Care Home in Heywood act on Healthwatch recommendations

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    Highfield Manor Care Home in Heywood have made some positive changes to their home following recommendations made by Healthwatch Rochdale after an Enter and View visit.

  28. Healthwatch Rochdale publishes findings and recommendations after Enter and View visit at Archmoor Care Home

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    Healthwatch Rochdale has published a report detailing findings and recommendations after carrying out an Enter and View visit at Archmoor Care Home, 116 Sandy Lane, Middleton, M24 2FU.

  29. Choosing a Care Home Information Day

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    Are you looking for a care home for yourself or a loved one?
    Do you know what to look for to make sure you choose the right home?
    Do you feel confident in what questions to ask when looking around a home?

  30. Healthwatch Rochdale publishes findings and recommendations after Enter and View visit at Millfield Care Home

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    Healthwatch Rochdale, has published a report detailing findings and recommendations after carrying out an Enter and View visit at Millfield Care Home, Bury New Road, Heywood, OL10 4RQ.

  31. 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.

  32. Healthwatch Rochdale publishes findings and recommendations after Enter and View visit at Newhey Manor Care Home

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    Healthwatch Rochdale, has published a report detailing findings and recommendations after carrying out an Enter and View visit at Newhey Manor Care Home, Huddersfield Road, Newhey, Rochdale, OL16 3RL.

  33. Healthwatch Rochdale publishes findings and recommendations after Enter and View visit at Cleggsworth Care Home

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    Healthwatch Rochdale, has published a report detailing findings and recommendations following an Enter and View visit at Cleggsworth Care Home, 7-15 Little Clegg Road, Littleborough, OL15 0EA.

  34. Healthwatch Rochdale publishes findings and recommendations after Enter and View visit at Lyndhurst Care Home.

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    Healthwatch Rochdale, has published a report detailing our findings and recommendations after carrying out an Enter and View visit at Lyndhurst Care Home, 120 Manchester Old Road, Middleton, M24 4DY.

  35. Million milestone as vital equipment protects frontline staff

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    Over a million items of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) have been distributed across the borough of Rochdale to support frontline care staff during the coronavirus pandemic.

  36. COVID 19: What you need to know when visiting a care home

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    Take a look at what the guidance around visiting your loved ones in care homes means in practice.