1. Do you need help getting to hospital?

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    Find out what support is available to help you travel to your hospital appointments.

  2. How to communicate better with people with hearing loss

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    COVID-19 poses a unique challenge for health and social care professionals when talking to someone with hearing loss. Here are some important tips to help you communicate effectively.

  3. Women's Health In Salford

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    Salford women have their views heard in new health report to make improvements to services.

  4. Salford women have their views heard in new health report to make improvements to services

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    A new report into women’s experiences of health and social care services in Salford has been published.

  5. Digital Exclusion project launched by Healthwatch Salford

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    At Healthwatch Salford, we work with local health and care services to make sure they are working as best they can, influenced by what you tell us.

  6. Investors in Diversity Award for Small Charities recognition for Healthwatch Salford

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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.

  7. Equipment Services Project Report

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    A report into the Equipment Service which is used by more than 16,000 Salford residents has been published by Healthwatch Salford.

  8. 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.

  9. Healthwatch Salford supports International Day of People with Disabilities

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    The International Day of People with Disabilities (IDPD) is a United Nations-led day of recognition promoting the rights of people with disabilities in all areas of society.

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. Does the NHS have to provide an interpreter?

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

  13. 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.

  14. Salford d/Deaf community shares insights with professionals and launch new feedback service at their first engagement event

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    Members of Salford’s d/Deaf community hosted an event to capture feedback on health and care services in the city – welcoming both local professionals and national Healthwatch chief executive to learn from their first-hand experiences.

  15. Cost of Living Support in Salford

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    We know it’s a difficult time for lots of Salford residents with increases in food prices and energy bills. Organisations across the city are working together in the Spirit of Salford to help support you.

  16. 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.

  17. 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.

  18. 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.

  19. 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.

  20. 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.

  21. 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.

  22. Healthwatch Salford's 2019-20 Annual Report

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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.

  23. 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.

  24. Healthwatch Salford's 2018-2019 Annual Report

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    Healthwatch Salford Annual Report shows how sharing your experience made a difference in 2018/2019.

  25. Priorities Report 2018

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    This year’s annual priority survey ran from 9th April through to the 18th May 2018.

  26. 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.

  27. Board Meeting Minutes - 9th September 2020

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    Below you can download the minutes from the Board Meeting held on the 9th September 2020.

  28. Healthwatch Salford Priorities Report 2019

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    This year’s annual survey ran from 15th April through to the 1st May 2019. The survey questions were co-designed between Healthwatch England and NHS England.

  29. Healthwatch Salford Annual Report 2017 - 2018

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    Healthwatch Salford has published their 2019/20 Annual Report ‘Guided demonstrating how the people of the Salford borough have made a difference to local NHS and social care services.

  30. 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.

  31. Healthwatch Salford - Our Priorities - October 2020 to March 2021

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

  32. Healthwatch Salford - Complaints Policy

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    Please find below a copy of Healthwatch Salford's complaints policy.

  33. 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.

  34. Healthwatch Salford - NHS Long Term Plan

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    In spring 2019 Healthwatch Salford took part in a national engagement exercise to gather the views of what the people of Salford felt was important to enable them to live healthier, independent lives.

  35. 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.

  36. Become a Member of Healthwatch Salford

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    Being a member of Healthwatch Salford means belonging to the only independent consumer champion for health and social care. It means that you support our vision, mission, values and objectives as a Registered Charity.

  37. Our Volunteer Roles

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    Help us find out what people in your local community think about the NHS and social care they receive here in Salford. Get involved – your views really do count!

  38. Annual Report 2017 - 2018

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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.

  39. Annual Report 2016 - 2017

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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.

  40. Annual Report 2015 - 2016

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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.

  41. 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.

  42. 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.

  43. A BIG thank you to all our volunteers

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

  44. Have you seen our pledge?

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

  45. 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.

  46. 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.

  47. Members Notice - Healthwatch Salford AGM 2020

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    Please find via the download link below a copy of the Members Notice for this years AGM.

  48. 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.

  49. 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.