1. Welcome our new Chief Officer Alex Leach

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    This month we’ve welcomed our new Chief Officer Alex Leach into the team. Alex has been with the Healthwatch network since its launch in 2013 and has extensive experience in operational management, community engagement and empowerment.

  2. Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Healthwatch Salford Update

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    Healthwatch Salford during this period will be working remotely, calls and emails will still be answered and feedback responded to.

  3. The passing of David Backhouse - Board Member and Volunteer

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    It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our long standing Board Member and Volunteer David Backhouse, who passed away at home on Thursday 20th August.

  4. Healthwatch Salford’s future work programme in response to COVID-19

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    Healthwatch Salford have revisited their work plan in light of Coronavirus (COVID-19), which continues to unfold at the time of publication.

  5. Healthwatch Salford receives highly commended recognition at national awards

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    We are pleased to announce Healthwatch Salford has been recognised as highly commended in the Outstanding achievement: NHS Long Term Plan category at the 2019 Healthwatch Network Awards.

  6. Salford celebrates Black History Month with an art exhibition at the Lowry

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    An award-winning photographer is sharing the stories of Salford’s black, Asian and minority ethnic communities through an exhibition at The Lowry marking Black History Month.

  7. Woman of the hour - Delana Lawson

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    Chief Officer of Healthwatch Salford Delana Lawson has been voted by Salford CVS as their Woman of the Hour for International Women's Day.

  8. Speaking out about your experiences of care does make a difference

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    Speaking out about your experiences of care does make a difference – CQC research found that 66% of people in England who have raised concerns about poor care were satisfied with the resolution.

  9. A BIG thank you to all our volunteers

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    Listen, good news is coming, let’s talk volunteering…

  10. Have you seen our pledge?

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    Have you seen our very own Delana Lawson and others making a system health pledge?

  11. Healthwatch launches new website for you to speak about NHS and Social Care services in Salford

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    People are increasingly turning to online tools to help take greater control of their own health and care.

  12. Healthwatch Salford nominated for prestigious national award

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    Healthwatch Salford has been nominated for a prestigious national award for Silent Voices which has shown how working in partnership with Salford CCG and local Deaf British Sign Language users can help improve communication.

  13. Healthwatch Salford are recruiting Trustees to join the organisation

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    Do you have a strategic background? Care about the future of the NHS? Have a passion for social care support services? If the answer is YES, then you could make a difference at Healthwatch Salford by becoming a Trustee.

  14. Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

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    We are pleased to announce that Healthwatch Salford will be working with the National Centre for Diversity in our continued journey to develop a diverse and inclusive workplace for all our people.

  15. Introducing Ali: our new Engagement Officer

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    We are delighted to welcome Ali Macleod to Healthwatch Salford as our new Engagement Officer.

  16. Help us to decide what our priorities should be for the next year #Priorities2022

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    Every year we carry out a survey to decide which areas we should focus our work on over the coming year. We want you to tell us what areas of health and care we should focus on and what you would like us to look at in more detail.

  17. Introducing Scarlett Ash: our new Volunteer and Involvement Officer

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    We are delighted to start 2021 with a new recruit to the Healthwatch Salford team!

    Scarlett Ash joins us as a Volunteer and Involvement Officer, having developed her volunteer management career in the youth work sector.

  18. The Speak Up Salford Fund

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    The Speak Up Salford Fund closed on the 31st March 2022 and we are not accepting applications after this time.

  19. Healthwatch Salford launch their business plan for the year ahead

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    Each year we consult with public and use our intelligence shared with us over the previous twelve months to help develop the business plan for the year ahead.

  20. Celebrating Volunteers Week 2021

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    Volunteers Week takes place 1-7 June every year. It's a chance to recognise the fantastic contribution our volunteers make to the work we do and to say thank you.

  21. Meet our Volunteer, Marian

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    To celebrate Volunteers Week 2021 we've interviewed one of our volunteers Marian, to learn more about why she volunteers for Healthwatch Salford.

  22. Take part in our new Strategy survey

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    We’re reaching out to our stakeholders and the people of Salford by sharing our new strategy and encouraging feedback to help us plan for our future, shaping the difference we want to make by 2024.

  23. Giving Time - A poem to celebrate Volunteers Week 2021

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    To celebrate Volunteers Week 2021 our Board Member and Volunteer 'J', Ahmed has written a poem called Giving Time.

  24. Welcome our new Engagement Officer, Holly

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    We're really excited to welcome Holly Mansoor to our team here at Healthwatch Salford. Her role will be an Engagement Officer, working on the Living Well project in Salford.

  25. Northern Care Alliance NHS Group appoints new Chief Executive to lead exciting ‘new era’ for its group of hospitals and community

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    The Northern Care Alliance NHS Group (NCA) has announced the appointment of Dr Owen Williams OBE as its new Chief Executive.

  26. Share your views on NHS 111

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    From 1 December 2020, NHS England launched a campaign called NHS 111 First. This campaign encourages the public to call NHS 111 before attending A&E or seeking urgent medical care, to ensure they are directed to the most appropriate service.

  27. Healthwatch Salford announce funding for two local charities to lead vital new project

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    Two Greater Manchester organisations operating in Salford have been awarded funding by the Speak Up Salford Fund.

  28. Virtual Support Group Toolkit

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    Healthwatch Salford has got together with the Northern Care Alliance to produce this toolkit aimed at helping health and wellbeing support groups in Salford, Bury, Rochdale and Oldham to mobilise their meetings in the virtual world online.

  29. Libraries Listening Tour

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    The Libraries Listening Tour is an opportunity for members of the public to come and have a cuppa and chat with us about anything related to health and social care at Libraries across Salford.

  30. NHS Staff Survey 2021 - Salford CCG gets top spot.

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    Salford Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has been ranked number one in a national survey of NHS organisations, with 95% of staff recommending it as a place to work.

  31. Welcome our new Chief Officer, Sam Cook

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    In June we welcome our new Chief Officer Sam Cook into the staff team. Sam has been with the Healthwatch Salford as a Trustee since 2018 and has extensive experience in the voluntary sector, community engagement and empowerment.

  32. Leader for health and care appointed in Salford

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    A new leader responsible for the integration of health and care in Salford has been appointed.

  33. A new era for health and care in Salford

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    NHS leaders in Salford are preparing for new ways of providing top-class health and care services for the people they serve from Friday, July 1.

  34. Elfwatch: look out for Irwell the Elf to win a £50 high street voucher!

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    Introducing the newest member of the Healthwatch Salford team: Irwell the Elf!

  35. Investors in Diversity Award for Small Charities recognition following reassessment

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    Here at Healthwatch Salford we are pleased to share that we have achieved national recognition for demonstrating our commitments to equality and diversity following our recent reassesment.

  36. A look back at 2022, and ahead for 2023

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    Our Chief Officer, Sam Cook reflects on 2022 and looks ahead at Healthwatch Salford's plans for 2023.

  37. Cost of Living Survey

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    We want to hear from the people of Salford, on how the cost of living crisis may have affected them.

  38. Salford Men's Mental Health Commission

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    Salford men are to be invited to open up about mental health – good, bad, or could be better.

  39. We're proud Supporters of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter

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    Here at Healthwatch Salford, we're proud to have achieved 'Supporter' status for Greater Manchester's Good Employment Charter.

  40. Healthwatch Salford are number 38 in the Top 100 Most Inclusive Workplaces Index 2023

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    We are thrilled with this tremendous achievement which reflects all our hard work and determination on embedding FREDIE across our organisation.

  41. Autumn/Winter Cost of Living Survey

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    Healthwatch England reports that the continuing cost of living crisis is negatively affecting people's physical and mental wellbeing, with vulnerable people and those on lower incomes hit the hardest.

  42. What our Knowledge & Support Officer, Elyse has been up to this January...

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    This January our Knowledge & Support Officer, Elyse has been running 5k every day, rain, snow or sunshine, to raise funds for Anthony Nolan.

  43. Staff Wellbeing Days

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    Here at Healthwatch Salford, employee wellbeing is at the heart of everything that we do, as we are an organisation which works to create a culture of openness and support within the workplace.

  44. The passing of Sue Fisher - Volunteer and Disability Campaigner

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    It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Sue Fisher, a volunteer at Healthwatch Salford and a passionate disability campaigner in Salford.

  45. An update from the Healthwatch Salford Board of Trustees

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    There have been some exciting updates from the board here at Healthwatch Salford.