1. Healthwatch Rochdale assist in donation of hand made bobble hats to Royal Oldham Hospital’s Postnatal ward

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    Hand made bobble hats have been donated to Royal Oldham's Postnatal ward as a result of Healthwatch Rochdale's facilitation of Rochdale User Carer Forum.

  2. Healthwatch Rochdale publishes report on patient's experience using local maternity services

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    Healthwatch Rochdale has today published a report with seven recommendations for improvement based on patient's experience using Northern Care Alliance NHS Group (formerly Pennine Acute Hospitals Trust) maternity services

  3. Mental health and the journey to parenthood

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    Find out what's working well for people and what needs to improve when it comes to people talking about their mental health experiences before, during and after pregnancy, in Healthwatch England's new report.

  4. Healthwatch calls on health professionals in Rochdale to make more space for new parents to talk about their mental health

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    A new report exploring the experiences of women with mental health problems during the journey to parenthood has found that many people are not experiencing the consistent support they should expect if services were following NHS guidelines.

  5. Many women have a positive experience of maternity services, but for some care continues to fall short

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    The majority of women who gave birth in February last year had confidence and trust in staff, felt they were ‘always’ listened to by midwives and received appropriate advice at the start of labour, according to a national survey by the CQC

  6. Healthwatch Rochdale win contract to deliver local Maternity Voices Partnership in Rochdale and Oldham.

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    Healthwatch Rochdale have been successful in winning a contract to deliver the local Maternity Voices Partnership (MVP) in Rochdale and Oldham, supported in the project by Healthwatch Oldham.

  7. **Now Closed** Recruitment for a Chair to Lead the Rochdale and Oldham Maternity Voices Partnership

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    Fixed term for 1 year- (with potential to extend beyond this)
    Flexible Work Pattern – as a guide hours may average up to 11 per week
    This equates to £12.50/per hour up to a maximum of £7,200 p.a. plus expenses

  8. Rochdale and Oldham Maternity Voices Partnership to host their first online “Meet and Greet”.

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    The Rochdale and Oldham Maternity Voices Partnership (MVP) are hosting their first online “Meet and Greet” via Zoom on Wednesday 2nd June at 7:00pm - 8.30pm

  9. Rochdale & Oldham Maternity Voices Volunteer

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    Would you like to help shape future maternity services? We are looking for people who have a passion for improving maternity services to join Rochdale & Oldham Maternity Voices Partnership (ROMVP).

  10. ROMVP Minutes & Agenda

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    Please find below the minutes and agenda for previous Rochdale & Oldham Maternity Voices Partnership Meetings

  11. CQC Maternity Services Report

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    The CQC commissioned Healthwatch Oldham and Healthwatch Rochdale to gather experiences from partners and or family members who had supported a pregnant or birthing person through the maternity journey between September 2021 to February 2023. We have summarised the responses in this report.

  12. Rochdale and Oldham Maternity Voices Partnership Work Plan 23-24

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    This workplan has been coproduced with the Rochdale and Oldham MVP Volunteer Advocates and thematic work areas have come from feedback received.

  13. Rochdale and Oldham Maternity Voices Partnership Bi- Annual Report 2021-2013

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    This report has been written to give an introduction and overview of what Rochdale and Oldham Maternity Voices Partnership do, how they do it and to also present findings, provide updates on work undertaken so far and to share the view and work plan for the future covering 2021 to 2023.

  14. Enter and View at Royal Oldham Hospital Post Natal ward

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    Healthwatch Rochdale & Healthwatch Oldham publish findings and recommendations after Enter and View visit at Royal Oldham Hospital, Postnatal ward.

  15. ROMVP Meeting #12 Papers

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    Papers from the ROMVP meeting #12 held on Monday the 18th of December 2023. The theme was around breastfeeding.

  16. 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.

  17. Your community needs you – NHS call for volunteer army

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    Protect your loved ones and protect the nation, volunteer to help those that are most vulnerable to the effects of coronavirus (COVID-19) stay at home. Join the army of NHS volunteers today.

  18. Coronavirus: What does shielding mean?

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    Patients most vulnerable to COVID-19 have been asked to ‘shield’. Here's some more information to help you understand what shielding means in practice.

  19. What's the difference between social distancing, self-isolation and shielding?

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    Self-isolation, social distancing and shielding have been introduced by the Government to help you and your loved ones stay safe from COVID-19. Find out what they mean in practice and what applies to you.

  20. 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.

  21. 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.

  22. 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.

  23. Healthwatch Rochdale join with voluntary and community organisations to ensure the public get the information and advice they need in Covid - 19.

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    Healthwatch Rochdale is leading the way in ensuring local residents get the help, advice and information they need during Covid- 19 thorough their #TogetherRochdale bulletin and campaign.

  24. Cancer and coronavirus

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    If you have cancer, it’s understandable you might feel anxious about COVID-19. The Government and the NHS have both confirmed that cancer treatment should continue to be prioritised during the response to the COVID-19 emergency.

  25. What is domestic abuse and how can I get support?

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    If you are experiencing or feel at risk of domestic abuse, or are worried about someone who might be, find out where you can go for advice and help.

  26. The Carers Hub Rochdale are still providing support for carers during Covid -19

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    The Carers Hub Rochdale are still operating a full service and are welcoming new referrals.

  27. Coronavirus outbreak FAQs: what you can and can't do

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    The government has set out its plan to return life to as near normal as we can, for as many people as we can, as quickly and fairly as possible in order to safeguard livelihoods, but in a way that is safe and continues to protect our NHS.

  28. COVID-19: How has your health and care been affected?

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    We are all, as a community in the borough of Rochdale in a very difficult time at present.

  29. Accessible coronavirus testing centre in Rochdale town centre

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    A new pilot ‘walk through’ coronavirus testing site is opening at the Town Hall car park off Packer Street in Rochdale town centre. The facility is for people displaying coronavirus symptoms who do not have access to a vehicle.

  30. 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.

  31. 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.

  32. 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.

  33. COVID-19 has disproportionately affected Black and Asian people according to latest PHE report. Tell us your experience

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    Share your story to help services learn and improve from the experiences of people from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds during COVID-19.

  34. Heading out of covid ‘smear slump’

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    New figures released to mark Cervical Screening Awareness Week earlier this month showed that the number of smear tests carried out in Greater Manchester during the coronavirus pandemic has fallen by more than 80% since lockdown began on 23 March.

  35. Q&A - new shielding guidance

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    This guidance has been put together by the government to help answer any questions you may have around the new shielding guidance that came into force from 6th July.

  36. 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.

  37. 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.

  38. #TogetherRochdale - Your Local Health and Community Services Working in Partnership

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    Local Information and advice from #TogetherRochdale.

  39. Local people share their lived experience of the Covid – 19 Pandemic.

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    Healthwatch Rochdale have carried out a survey in partnership with Rochdale Borough Council to understand how local residents where coping during the Covid - 19 pandemic.

  40. 590 people's stories of leaving hospital during COVID-19

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    Healthwatch England's new report with the British Red Cross looks at how well the new hospital discharge policy is working for patients, carers and healthcare professionals.

  41. Covid 19 : New National Restrictions from 5 November

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    The government have introduced new national restrictions on what you can and cannot do from Thursday 5th November.

  42. COVID-19 vaccine: what you need to know

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    Take a look about what you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccination programme including how you will know when it's your turn, where to go, and why it's important.

  43. Rochdale residents speaking positively to Healthwatch Rochdale about the local Covid 19 vaccination programme.

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    Residents in the Rochdale borough who have received their COVID-19 vaccination have been contacting Healthwatch Rochdale to speak about their experience.

  44. Healthwatch Rochdale want to hear your thoughts and views on the Covid 19 vaccine.

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    Healthwatch Rochdale are carrying out a survey to gather information about people’s attitudes to COVID 19 vaccines and communications across the Rochdale borough.

  45. Which COVID-19 test is right for you?

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    Not all COVID tests are the same so it’s important to get the right one. Find out where to go to get tested, which test is most suitable for you, and what to do if you get a positive COVID-19 test result.

  46. Extra vaccine clinics to boost take-up and stop spread of new Covid variants

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    Extra vaccination clinics are being put in place across the borough of Rochdale as the drive to increase vaccination take-up and stop the spread of the disease continues.

  47. COVID-19 in Greater Manchester: a joint report

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    Healthwatch Rochdale has come together with the nine other Healthwatches in Greater Manchester to compile a report highlighting the views of residents on the challenges faced during the coronavirus pandemic.

  48. Healthwatch Rochdale publish report showing how local people want to receive information from organisations.

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    Healthwatch Rochdale have published a report after speaking with 710 residents to discover how they would like to receive information and advice from local health & social care providers.

  49. Managing your mental health as lockdown eases

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    The current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic may cause you to feel worried, anxious, or scared. Read our tips to looking after your wellbeing.