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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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Healthwatch Salford hosted a series of listening sessions wherein frontline staff and managers from provider organisations came together to discuss their thoughts on the way homecare is currently delivered. -
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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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Bourke Gardens is a purpose built scheme comprising of 56 private one and two bedroom apartments designed for Independent living and was visited unanncounced on the 24th September 2018. -
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Amblecote Gardens Extra Care Housing Enter and View report September 2018 - updated with revisit notes -
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Mount Carmel Court Extra Care Housing Enter and View report September 2018 - updated with revisit notes -
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Moores House Extra Care Housing Enter and View report August to September 2018 - updated with revisit notes. -
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Healthwatch Salford carried out an Enter and View visit to the Fountains Care Home, a residential care home with places for up to 98 residents. -
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Healthwatch Salford carried out an Enter and View visit to Heartly Green Residential Home, a residential and nursing care home with places for up to 30 residents. -
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Healthwatch Salford carried out an Enter and View visit to Abbeydale Nursing Home, a nursing care home with places for up to 24 residents. -
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On 23rd January 2018, Healthwatch Salford undertook an Enter and View visit to the Alderwood Care Home to engage with residents of the home and understand their experience of living there and identify examples of good practice. -
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Healthwatch Salford carried out an Enter and View visit to Astley Court, a communal housing scheme that enable older people over 55, and others who require extra support, to continue to live independently with flexible support and security. -
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Healthwatch Salford carried out an Enter and View visit to Pemberton Fold, a residential care home with places for up to 60 residents. -
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Healthwatch Salford carried out an Enter and View visit to Beech House, a residential care home with places for up to 36 residents. -
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Healthwatch Salford carried out an Enter and View visit to Beenstock Home, a residential care home with places for up to 26 residents. -
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Healthwatch Salford carried out an Enter and View visit to Harmony House, a residential care home with places for up to 12 residents. -
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This was an announced Enter and View visit. The Authorised Representatives collected feedback from residents, relatives and staff about multiple aspects of the home, such as the environment, management, food and drink, activities, culture, and staff. -
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This report looks at small scale, in depth patient feedback. Seven people across the range of services were interviewed by a Healthwatch Engagement Worker about their experience of using the intermediate care services. -
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Healthwatch Salford are seeking the views of relatives and friends of residents in Salford care homes to tell us their views and comments of the care received and of the home itself. -
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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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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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Waiting for planned medical care or surgery can be a frustrating time. That’s why it’s so important that while you wait, you get regular, clear and accessible updates so that you can plan your next steps. -
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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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Healthwatch Salford carried out an Enter and View visit to Heath Cottage Care Home, which has places for up to 28 residents. -
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Healthwatch Salford carried out an Enter and View visit to Newlands Care Home, a care home with places for up to 30 residents. -
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Healthwatch Salford carried out an Enter and View visit to Cherrytrees Care Home, a care home with places for up to 32 residents. -
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Healthwatch Salford carried out an Enter and View visit to Abbeydale Nursing Home, a care home with places for up to 24 residents. -
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Healthwatch Salford carried out an Enter and View visit to Beechfield Lodge Home, a care home with places for up to 60 service users. -
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Healthwatch Salford carried out an Enter and View visit to Barton Brook Care Home, a care home with places for up to 120 service users. -
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Healthwatch Salford carried out an Enter and View visit to Ecclesholme, a care home with places for up to 50 residents. -
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This summary report reflects on the seven Enter and View visits that took place from September 2022 and March 2023. -
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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. -
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Find out what support is available to help you travel to your hospital appointments. -
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End of life care is support for people who are in the last months or years of their life. The guidance on the NHS website helps you know what to expect, how to plan ahead and how to manage your day to day decisions. -
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Help make sure that your practice meets people’s accessibility requirements using this checklist from Healthwatch Slough. -
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Greater Manchester unveils plans to transform care in early years, dementia and frailty through innovative digital technology. -
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Safer Salford is looking to set up and support the development of a panel of volunteers who have experience of living with, or caring for someone with health and social care needs in Salford. -
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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. -
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COVID-19 hasn't gone away.
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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.
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We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty The Queen. -
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Not sure whether you’re eligible for a flu vaccine or how to get it? Read our frequently asked questions. -
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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. -
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Cervical cancer screenings save at least 2,000 lives every year in the UK. Here's what you should expect from your smear test and why these screenings are important. -
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March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, and it is vital to raise awareness by ensuring that people know the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer and how they can get help. -
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We want to hear from the people of Salford, on how the cost of living crisis may have affected them. -
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Are you looking for advice on where to go for sexual health support and information? We've collated together information on services available to Salford residents. -
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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.
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From 31 October 2023, GP surgeries must give patients online access to their new health record entries. Find out what information is in your record and how to access it.