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Four questions staff should ask you or a loved one about your oral health if you’re a care home resident, according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence quick guide. -
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To enable more people to have their voices heard we have launched a new project called ‘The Network’ which will enable existing community health support and social groups to have a direct link with us at Healthwatch Salford. -
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Salford’s health and care system is launching a ‘big reset’ and people living and working in the city are being asked to join in the conversation and share their views. -
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Dental practices across Salford are to sign up to become more family friendly, as part of a new scheme to improve children’s oral health. -
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Routine dental care has had to change because of COVID-19, with social distancing rules making it difficult to access services. Here’s some information on how to access an NHS dentist during the pandemic. -
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Dr Shan Ellahi, Project Lead (Office of Chief Dental Officer), is managing a national project on the commissioning standard for Unscheduled Dental Care which will form the basis for Primary Care dental services to be in line with the national plans. -
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In Healthwatch England's latest briefing, they share what over 1,300 people have told them across the Healthwatch network about their experience of NHS dentistry during July and September 2020. -
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The ‘Big Check-Up’ is our new project looking into dental matters following daily feedback from Salford residents as well one of the outcomes from our Priorities Survey 2021. -
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During the COVID pandemic people across Greater Manchester have told their local Healthwatch that they were experiencing difficulties accessing NHS dental services. -
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During the COVID pandemic people across Greater Manchester have told their local Healthwatch that they were experiencing difficulties accessing NHS dental services. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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.
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Are you having trouble finding an NHS funded dentist? Read our tips on what to do if you’re facing problems. -
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Are you struggling to find an NHS dentist? The new dental recovery plan might help you get the dental care you need. -
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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. -
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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. -
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Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving. -
A new, community-wide trial in Salford launching to assess the benefits of repeat population testing
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Saliva-based testing for COVID-19 will be used to test the community in Salford, Greater Manchester, in the coming weeks. Working with Salford Council, local health partners and voluntary networks, some people will be invited for a weekly test. -
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Salford Royal are asking the public to limit visiting and to consider other ways of keeping in touch with patient relatives such as via phones calls. -
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Healthwatch Salford during this period will be working remotely, calls and emails will still be answered and feedback responded to. -
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Here at Healthwatch Salford we have tried to collate as much relevant local information and advice available on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) to support you through this challenging time. -
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The new NHS COVID-19 app has now been launched and is available in England and Wales is the fastest way of knowing when you’re at risk from coronavirus. -
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Since the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus), there have been many changes to our lives. To help us understand the impact of this, we have launched an anonymous survey gathering information about your experiences. -
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Since the outbreak of COVID-19 there have been many changes to our lives. To help us understand the impact of this, we have launched an anonymous survey gathering information about your experiences. Here is the report for Octobers survey responses. -
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Take a look at what the guidance around visiting your loved ones in care homes means in practice. -
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Working with National Voices, Traverse, and PPL, Healthwatch England have put together some tips on how to get the most out of the virtual health and care appointments both for patients and health and care professionals. -
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The first results of a monthly survey that aims to track the Covid-19 experiences of Salfordians have been published. -
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Salford Royal Hospital has today started to roll out the COVID-19 vaccine to Greater Manchester patients, local care home staff, and NHS frontline staff today, in a first positive step towards normality for the region’s communities. -
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Since the outbreak of COVID-19 there have been many changes to our lives. To help us understand the impact of this, we have launched an anonymous survey gathering information about your experiences. Here is the report for Novembers survey responses. -
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Since the outbreak of COVID-19 there have been many changes to our lives. To help us understand the impact of this, we launched an anonymous survey gathering information about your experiences. Here is the report for Decembers survey responses. -
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All care home residents in Salford who were willing to get the vaccine have now been given the COVID-19 vaccine. -
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Take a look about what you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccination programme including how you will know when it's your turn, where to go, and why it's important. -
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The Salford NHS Vaccination Service is pleased to announce that they have begun inviting cohort eight, which includes all residents age 55 - 59. -
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There is still a large percentage of the population yet to receive their first COVID-19 vaccination dose. We want to hear your thoughts on receiving the vaccine so that we can identify any areas of concern for local people. -
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Community pharmacy teams in Greater Manchester are this month starting to offer free coronavirus (COVID-19) test kits as they help to support the lifting of national restrictions and the pandemic recovery. -
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When you get your invite for your second COVID vaccine, please attend your appointment. -
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Not all COVID tests are the same so it’s important to get the right one. Find out where to go to get tested, which test is most suitable for you, and what to do if you get a positive COVID-19 test result. -
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Salford’s Yemeni community is encouraging eligible friends, family and neighbours to come forward for the COVID-19 vaccine as pop-up vaccination clinics begin to roll out across the city. -
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People aged 40 and over can now attend drop-in COVID-19 vaccination clinics at Little Hulton Health Centre. -
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The 10 Healthwatch in Greater Manchester have come together to compile a report highlighting the views of residents on the challenges faced during the coronavirus pandemic. -
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A teacher who caught Covid-19 more than six months ago is urging eligible people to come forward for their vaccination as she continues to battle the long-lasting impact of Long Covid. -
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Salford CCG, Salford City Council and Salford CVS are working together to organise street teams made up of health & care staff including team members from Healthwatch Salford, to provide information about where to get the Covid-19 vaccine and tests. -
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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. -
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Students from the University of Salford are encouraging young people to get the Covid-19 vaccine by sharing a series of films about how they are protecting their loved ones. -
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Salford Red Devils players are lining up their defence against Covid-19 by joining the thousands of people getting their vaccine in Salford. -
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People in Salford living with long Covid are being supported with the help of a ground-breaking mobile app and clinical website to track their recovery and improve their health. -
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A project to ensure people with a learning disability had access to the COVID-19 vaccine has been named ‘Inclusion Champion’ at the Greater Manchester Health and Care Champion Awards. -
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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.