News and reports

The Salford Women’s Stories questionnaire is now available!

As a follow-up from the main health access and homelessness project and report back in May 2018, we decided that phase 2 would focus on rough sleepers and their access to mental health and drug and alcohol services in Salford.

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.

Mount Carmel Court Extra Care Housing Enter and View report September 2018 - updated with revisit notes

Amblecote Gardens Extra Care Housing Enter and View report September 2018 - updated with revisit notes

Moores House Extra Care Housing Enter and View report August to September 2018 - updated with revisit notes.

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.

How easy is it to get an appointment at your GP surgery? Healthwatch Salford wants to hear from patients across Salford about their experiences of making appointments at their local GP surgery.

Improving Access to Psychological Therapy on Acute Mental Health Wards: Research Study

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.

Take a read of this years Annual Report and see how your voices have helped shape health and social care services in Salford.

Throughout the first month of the project, more than 20 healthcare stories were gathered and some of the issues raised are included in this report.