1. Healthwatch Salford Community Forum

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  2. 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.

  3. How to look after your mental health while self-isolating with COVID-19

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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 when self-isolating.

  4. Our public Board Meeting 20th January 2022 - supporting materials

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    Below you can find the papers for the Board Meeting on Thursday 20th January 2022. The agenda and papers relating to this meeting will be available here 5 working days before the meeting.

  5. The Big Check Up - Dentistry in Salford Report

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    The Big Check Up evaluated 447 patients’ experiences of Salford’s dentistry services. The report found that people in Salford have struggled to find a dentist taking on NHS patient and that, for many, private treatment was too expensive.

  6. Youthwatch Salford – empowering young people to have their say on health and social care

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    Healthwatch Salford want to find out what it’s like to access health and care services as a young person in the city. With the launch of Youthwatch, young people are invited to take part in a range of activities to share their views.

  7. New £3m model of mental health support agreed in Salford.

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    A new citywide mental health service has been approved, anticipated to support an additional 5,000 people per year in Salford.

  8. What can I expect from young people’s mental health services?

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    Young people may need help with a range of issues at different points in their life. Find out what you can expect from mental health services, to make sure you get the support you need.

  9. 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.

  10. Healthwatch Salford Community Forum

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  11. Healthwatch Salford Public Board Meeting - March 2022

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  12. Healthwatch Salford Community Forum

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  13. Where to go for support when you have an eating disorder

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    Eating disorders are complex mental illnesses that anyone can develop, regardless of age, income and ethnicity. Take a look at some of the common signs of eating disorders and where to go for support if you need help.

  14. Healthwatch Salford Public Board Meeting - May 2022

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  15. 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.

  16. Where can I go to get help for my health out of hours?

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    Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.

  17. Healthwatch Salford Business Plan 2022/23

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    In January we invited people to share their views on what priorities we should focus on and following this recent review, it has been agreed that the key priorities include mental health services, GP services and care homes.

  18. What medical support are you entitled to if you’re new to the UK?

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    For new arrivals to the UK it can be confusing where to go if you need medical assistance. Here we outline your rights as a refugee, where you can access emergency help and how to register for a GP.

  19. How was your appointment? GP Project 2022

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    Following feedback received from the public, we want to understand a bit more about patients’ experiences with Salford based GP services (Doctors, Nurses etc) over the last 18 months.

  20. Healthwatch Salford Public Board Meeting - July 2022

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  21. Healthwatch Salford Public Board Meeting - September 2022

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  22. Healthwatch Salford Annual General Meeting 2022

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  23. Healthwatch Salford Public Board Meeting - December 2022

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  24. 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.

  25. 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.

  26. Our public Board Meeting 23rd March 2022 - supporting materials

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    Below you can find the papers for the Board Meeting on the 23rd March 2022. The agenda and papers relating to this meeting will be available here 5 working days before the meeting.

  27. Can you help shape the future of local pharmacies in Salford?

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    Salford City Council are working together with our local health and wellbeing board to better understand your views and needs around local pharmacy services in the community.

  28. World Blood Cancer Day - 28th May

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    DKMS World Blood Cancer Day is a global awareness day dedicated to the fight against blood cancer, held annually on May 28.

  29. Does the NHS have to provide an interpreter?

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    Do you know about your rights to language support in NHS settings?

  30. Shining a light on the struggles surrounding social care

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    Social care support changes people’s lives but sadly, not everyone gets the support they need. At the end of 2021 Healthwatch Salford launched a project focussing on the issue of unmet need in social care.

  31. 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.

  32. Appointment letters at Salford Royal are going digital

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    From March, patients who have an outpatient appointment at Salford Royal, have been receiving their confirmation letters by text or email, meaning they get their letter more quickly and can often manage their hospital appointments online.

  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. Healthwatch Salford Annual Report 2021-2022

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    Take a read of this years Annual Report and see how your voices have helped shape health and social care services in Salford.

  35. How to access mental health support if you're lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender

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    Mental health problems are more common among lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBTQ+) people. If you are struggling, feel alone or need a little help, then check out our guide on how you can get the support you need.

  36. Our public Board Meeting 7th July 2022 - supporting materials

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    Below you can find the papers for the Board Meeting on the 7th July 2022. The agenda and papers relating to this meeting will be available here 5 working days before the meeting.

  37. Healthwatch in Greater Manchester

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    Healthwatch in Greater Manchester All Age Strategy 2022-2025

  38. Take five minutes to share your experiences in BSL

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    Feedback from d/Deaf patients is vital to help service improvements. At Healthwatch Salford, we have created a process to allow people who use BSL (British Sign Language), to let us know what their experience was like with health and care services.

  39. Covid-19 in Salford

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    COVID-19 hasn't gone away.

  40. Mind Over Matter

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    Adult mental health was one of the four main areas that the public asked us to look at over the course of this year. 

  41. Better Health - NHS

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    Kickstart your health with the help of the NHS website - Better Health!

    Healthy changes start with little changes. Whether you want to lose weight, get active or quit smoking, Better Health is here with lots of free tools and support.

  42. Report on Home Care 2022

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    A new report by Healthwatch Salford reveals the experiences of people who receive care in their own home.

  43. Mind Over Matter - Extended!

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    Exciting news - due to the high volume of interest in our mental health project 'Mind Over Matter', we are pleased to announce that we have extended the deadline for surveys to 10th October, giving more people the opportunity to have their say!

  44. A message from our Chair

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    We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty The Queen.

  45. Where can I find support for dealing with grief?

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    You may be experiencing feelings of grief & loss following the sad death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. We have included some advice and information on grief and where you can find support.

  46. Our public Board Meeting 14th September 2022 - supporting materials

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    Below you can find the papers for the Board Meeting on the 14th September 2022. The agenda and papers relating to this meeting will be available here 5 working days before the meeting.

  47. Silent Voices d/Deaf BSL Feedback Event

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  48. Healthwatch Greater Manchester statement on the Edenfield Centre

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    The Healthwatch in Greater Manchester Network is aware of the BBC Panorama allegations regarding standards of care at the Edenfield Medium Secure Unit which is part of The Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.

  49. Healthwatch Salford AGM 2022 - Members Notice and papers

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    Please find below our associated papers for this years Annual General Meeting.