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Here at Healthwatch Salford, we are pleased to share that, following our recent reassessment, we have achieved national recognition for demonstrating our commitments to equality and diversity.

Below are the board papers for Part One of the public board meeting on Tuesday 27th of May 2025.

After 9 years as the Chair of Healthwatch Salford, Phil Morgan will be stepping down from his role, and is supporting us to find a new Chair to take us on the next stage of our journey.

Below are the board papers for Part One of the public board meeting on Tuesday 25th of March 2025.

The prevalence of vaping amongst children and young people nationally has increased exponentially over the last few years, resulting in the new Tobacco and Vapes Bill which is to be introduced on June 1st 2025. Our latest project, The Vape Debate aims to determine the extent of vaping amongst children and young people in Salford, via anonymous surveys, for children, parents and teachers.

Each year, World Cancer Research Fund holds Cancer Prevention Action Week, which focuses on supporting and empowering the public to make changes to their daily habits, and that of their families, to reduce their risk of preventable cancers.

This year Children's Mental Health Week takes place from 3 February - 9 February.

Did you know Cervical Cancer can be prevented? We want as many people as possible to know how they can reduce the risk of disease and to educate others.

We are thrilled with this tremendous achievement which reflects all our hard work and determination on embedding FREDIE across our organisation.

Getting a good night’s sleep is important for patient recovery, we must keep noise levels as low as possible on wards overnight.

The charter outlines a clear and consistent approach to when visitors can visit the ward areas, what is expected of them and how ward staff will also help and support.

This project looked at the home care service provided in Salford, i.e., the provision of care workers who provide care for people who receive support in their own homes. This is a follow up report in Autumn 2024.