1. 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.

  2. Local information for over the Christmas Period.

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    Many health and care services change their working hours over the Christmas and New Year period. We have drawn together some key information so you can get help and support if you need it.

  3. Healthwatch Rochdale Newsletter: Winter 2022/23

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    The Winter 2022/23 edition of the Healthwatch Rochdale newsletter is now available to read and includes the following updates and features:

  4. Enter & View

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    Enter and View is a statutory function of Healthwatch allowing them to enter health and social care premises to hear, or see, how people experience the service.

  5. Have your say – We want to hear your views and feedback on how well we are doing and what could be improved.

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    We have launched our annual review to give local people the chance to say where they think we are working well and how improvements could be made.

  6. 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).

  7. Healthwatch Rochdale awarded Quality in Action Award.

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    Healthwatch Rochdale have been awarded the Quality in Action Award, after demonstrating high quality across the organisation.

  8. What are the functions of a Healthwatch?

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    Healthwatch Rochdale forms part of the Healthwatch Network across England. We are the local Healthwatch for Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale residents.

  9. Healthwatch Rochdale mark their ten-year anniversary by naming their #HealthwatchHeroes

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    On April 1st 2023 Healthwatch Rochdale reach a significant milestone - 10 years of putting people's voices at the heart of health and social care. To celebrate our anniversary, we are recognising the efforts of people who have worked with us to improve care – our #HealthwatchHeroes.

    Our Healthwatch Heroes have championed change over the last ten years, resulting in better care for everyone, without their passion, nothing would have been possible.

  10. Read our findings on the support available locally for people going through the menopause

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    We have published our findings on what local people told us about their experience of going through the menopause in the Rochdale borough.

  11. Our findings and recommendations following our Enter and View visit at Rochdale Infirmary outpatients.

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    We have published a report with their findings and recommendations after carrying out an Enter and View visit at Rochdale Infirmary Outpatients department.

  12. Healthwatch Rochdale Newsletter: Spring 2023

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    The Spring 2023 edition of the Healthwatch Rochdale newsletter is now available to read and includes the following updates and features:

  13. Read about our Enter and View visit at Rochdale Infirmary Urgent Treatment Centre.

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    We have carried out our second Enter and View visit of 2023 at Rochdale Infirmary with this visit focusing on The Urgent Treatment Centre.

  14. Ben Greenwood shares his story of being diagnosed with epilepsy to help raise awareness and break stigma

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    This epilepsy awareness week our vice chair Ben Greenwood shares his story of being diagnosed with epilepsy to help raise awareness and break the stigma and stereotypical view which he also held before diagnosis.

  15. How can you save money on your Hormone Replacement Therapy?

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    A new scheme could see women across England save hundreds of pounds yearly on their Hormone Replacement Therapy with a prepayment certificate.

  16. What support can I get as a carer?

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    Many people who provide unpaid care are unaware of their rights. Find out more about the help and support you are entitled to.

  17. Read the difference we have made to local health and care services in 2022/23

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    We have published our 2022/23 Annual Report showing how we have helped to shape and make a difference to local health and social care services.

  18. Operations Manager – Job Recruitment

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    Healthwatch Rochdale are recruiting an operations Manager within the organisation.
    Interested in health and social care? Keen eye for data analysis? Strong writing and reporting skills? Project management? If so, this new role could be for you?

  19. 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.

  20. Alkrington Hub Consultation

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

  21. 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.

  22. Pharmacy Services Report

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    Pharmacy services are now playing a larger role in looking after people’s health and following a discussion at Healthwatch Rochdale’s Advisory Group we wanted to hear people’s experience of using these services in Heywood, Middleton, Rochdale & Pennines.

  23. We're recruiting Enter and View Volunteers

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    Are you passionate about health and social care in Rochdale? Do you have a few hours a month to spare to help us with our mission? Could you accompany us on our Enter and View to make active changes in your community?

  24. Could you be our Information, Advice & Signposting (IAS) Volunteer

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    As an IAS volunteer for Healthwatch Rochdale, your role will be to promote the work we do and support us in being an advocate for the resident’s voice and lived experiences in the Rochdale Borough, making care better for people.

  25. We're looking for an Impact Assistant Volunteer!

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    Are you passionate about health and social care in Rochdale? Do you have a few hours a month to spare to help us with our mission? Could you help us to identify impact achieved in order to track and showcase the difference we are making within the Rochdale Borough?

  26. 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.

  27. 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.

  28. 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.

  29. 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.

  30. 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.

  31. Healthwatch Rochdale Open Day Event

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    Healthwatch Rochdale are holding an open day showcase event at the newly refurbished Rochdale Town Hall on Tuesday 6th February 2024 from 10:30am until 3:00pm and are inviting all Rochdale borough residents, VCFSE groups and professional partners to join them to network and learn more about the role and function of the organisation.

  32. 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.

  33. 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.

  34. Healthwatch Rochdale Newsletter: Winter 2023

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    This winter newsletter is full of insight and information on the work of the Healthwatch Rochdale team throughout the last few months.

  35. How to stay well this winter

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    Winter comes with a higher risk of health issues, particularly for older people or those with long-term conditions and compromised immune systems. Take a read of our latest information and advice document on how to stay well this winter.

  36. Healthwatch in Greater Manchester Pathway to CAMHS survey

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    Healthwatch in Greater Manchester are interested in hearing from parents and carers who have supported children and young people to access (or trying to access) Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).

  37. Healthwatch Rochdale supports Together With Refugee’s this Valentine’s Day

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    We've come together in Rochdale to send Valentine's messages of love and solidarity to refugees in our community and show political leaders that we want a fair new plan for refugees 🧡

  38. Have your say about Healthwatch Rochdale

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    We want a better understanding of how you feel about Healthwatch Rochdale, so we can evaluate our service and make improvements to us as an organisation.

  39. Share your feedback to improve care in your community

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    ‘Share for Better Care’, a new campaign launched by Healthwatch to help address health inequalities across England.

  40. Healthwatch Rochdale are looking for Board members – could you be the person we are looking for?

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    Do you have an interest in health and social care and a passion to make a difference within the Rochdale Borough?

  41. Healthwatch England publish their Annual Report: The Value of Listening 2022-23

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    In Healthwatch England's 2022-23 annual report, they share the value that the public's voices bring to health and social care services. Read about their work and the next steps they plan to take.

  42. March 2024: Board Meeting papers

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    Please find below the papers available to download for the public Board Meeting on Tuesday the 26th of March 2024.

  43. The Accessible Information Standard - What you can expect from services

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    A year ago the Accessible Information Standard came into force. It requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate in a way that everybody can understand. Here's a reminder of what you should expect.

  44. 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.

  45. 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?

  46. 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.

  47. Diabetes Week

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