1. CQC Inspection report on the Northern Care Alliance (NCA)

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    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published its findings following the first inspection of the Northern Care Alliance (NCA) NHS Foundation Trust.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. NHS Talking Therapies, the new name for all improving access to psychological therapies (IAPT)

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    Improving Access to Psychological Therapy (IAPT) services are being renamed as NHS Talking Therapies for Anxiety and Depression, following a public consultation.

  5. Important notice for patients at Walkden Gateway Medical Practice

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    Share your views on the future of Walkden Gateway Medical Practice.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. S.A.M project Salford Adolescent Minds

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    Are you a young person who is accessing mental health services? Or have a family member who is accessing young persons mental health services?

  10. Salford men invited to take part in Men in Mind survey to help shape mental health support.

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    Men in Salford are being asked about their mental health by the newly created Salford Men’s Mental Health Commission.

  11. Join the Northern Care Alliance's mental health focus group

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    Would you like to help improve outcomes and experience for people with mental health concerns who use Northern Care Alliance hospital services?

  12. Black History Month: Celebrate Sisterhood

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    Luso Connection UK are organising family day to celebrate and showcase the contribution of Black African in building and strengthening local communities. They aim to learn from & honour the incredible contributions of our Black sisters to local Salford.

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. Nominate your Greater Manchester health and care champions!

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    The Greater Manchester Health and Care Champion Awards are back for 2024 and we are thrilled to be recognising those who regularly go above and beyond to improve the health and wellbeing of the people of Greater Manchester.

  16. 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.

  17. 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).

  18. Design the front cover of our report on young people’s mental health services in Salford

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    Healthwatch Salford is producing a report on young people’s mental health services in Salford, and as part of this, we are running a competition for young people (18 years and under) living in Salford to create a picture for the cover of the report.

  19. 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.

  20. 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.

  21. 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.

  22. 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.

  23. Healthwatch Salford publish their Strategy and Plan for the Year Ahead 2024-2025

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    Healthwatch Salford have published their latest Strategy for 2024-2029. This high-level strategy feeds into a lower-level plan for the year, which has also been published alongside the Strategy.

  24. Do you have a dentist?

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    If you live in Salford, we have a simple question for you about your dental services. Don’t worry, you won’t need to share any personal information.