1. What should you expect when it comes to care for your teeth?

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    Four questions staff should ask you or a loved one about your oral health if you’re a care home resident, according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence quick guide.

  2. What to do if you have a dental problem during COVID-19 pandemic

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    If you have a dental issue during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important that you know how to access help when you need it.

  3. How to get an NHS dentist appointment during COVID-19

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    Routine dental care has had to change because of COVID-19, with social distancing rules making it difficult to access services. Here’s some information on how to access an NHS dentist during the pandemic.

  4. Dentistry and the impact of COVID-19

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    Healthwatch England's latest briefing reveals what over 1,300 people have told the Healthwatch Network about their experience of NHS dentistry during July and September 2020.

  5. Accessing dental services in Greater Manchester during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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    What to do if you, or your child, have a dental problem during the COVID-19 pandemic

  6. Greater Manchester Dentistry Report

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    During the COVID pandemic people across Greater Manchester have told their local Healthwatch that they were experiencing difficulties accessing NHS dental services.

  7. Lack of NHS dental appointments widens health inequalities

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    A new survey of public attitudes to NHS dentistry shows that half of the adults in England find dental charges unfair amid escalating living costs. We have warned decision-makers that NHS dentistry is in desperate need of reform.

  8. 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.

  9. 10 top tips to get the most out of your dental appointment

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    Everyone should be able to access good quality NHS dental services. Take a look at our top tips to help you get the most out of your next dental appointment.

  10. Healthwatch Rochdale share local people's views on GP appointments with the NHS

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    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).

  11. Healthwatch Rochdale publishes findings and recommendations from Enter and View visit at The Village Medical Centre

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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 Village Medical Centre, Peel Street, Littleborough, OL15 8AQ.

  12. 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.

  13. Four questions to get the most out of conversations with your Doctor

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

  14. Four questions to get the most out of conversations with your doctor

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    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.

  15. Healthwatch Rochdale make recommendations to help improve GP digital services based on patient views.

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    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.

  16. Rochdale Health Alliance latest update in regards to GP appointments in Rochdale, Heywood, Middleton and Pennines

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    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.

  17. GP practices join the digital age due to COVID-19

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    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.

  18. More GP appointments to be offered face-to-face to those who need it

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

  19. GP practices open for business

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    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,

  20. Help improve GP websites by joining our focus group and get a £25 shopping voucher for taking part.

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

  21. Let us know your views on accessing GP services online.

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

  22. How many Rochdale borough GP practices have an active Patient Participation Group?

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

  23. Join your local Patient Participation Group (PPG)

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

  24. 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.

  25. 10 top tips to get the most out of your GP appointment

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    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.