1. Enter and view: The Hamlet Care Home

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    Healthwatch Salford carried out an Enter and View visit to the Hamlet Care Home, a residential care home with places for up to 9 residents.

  2. Homecare experiences report social care, Salford

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    Healthwatch Salford was commissioned by Salford Together to conduct a series of listening engagement sessions with frontline staff involved in the delivery of homecare services.

  3. Salford City Council Equipment Service needs users views to inform improvements and support a better quality of life

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    Are you a user of Salford City Council’s Equipment Service? Can you spare five minutes to give your views on the vital service?

  4. What to expect when waiting for care

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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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. Looking after your health during the Cost of Living crisis.

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    The continuing cost of living crisis is adversely affecting people's physical and mental wellbeing, with vulnerable people and those on lower incomes hit the hardest.

  8. Updated Home Care Report

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    This project looked at the home care service provided in Salford, ie the provision of care workers providing care for people who receive support in their own home. There are a number of home care agencies commissioned to deliver this service across Salford.

  9. What should you expect from home care services?

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    The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services?

  10. Greater Manchester unveils plans to transform care in early years, dementia and frailty through innovative digital technology

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    Greater Manchester unveils plans to transform care in early years, dementia and frailty through innovative digital technology.

  11. Northern Care Alliance NHS Group appoints new Chief Executive to lead exciting ‘new era’ for its group of hospitals and community

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    The Northern Care Alliance NHS Group (NCA) has announced the appointment of Dr Owen Williams OBE as its new Chief Executive.

  12. Share your views on NHS 111

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    From 1 December 2020, NHS England launched a campaign called NHS 111 First. This campaign encourages the public to call NHS 111 before attending A&E or seeking urgent medical care, to ensure they are directed to the most appropriate service.

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. Important notice for patients at Walkden Gateway Medical Practice

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