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This policy on conducting Board Meetings in Public is one of several means introduced by the Directors of Healthwatch Salford for involving members of the public for the purpose of transparency and accountability.

Salford women have their views heard in new health report to make improvements to services.

Take a read of our quarterly newsletter which includes information on the work we've done in the past 3 months and our plans for the next few months ahead.

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.

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.

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.

We are delighted to welcome Ali Macleod to Healthwatch Salford as our new Engagement Officer.

From the 1 December you’ll be able to book a slot at your local A&E if you need to by calling NHS 111. Find out what is changing and what it means for you and your loved ones.

The first results of a monthly survey that aims to track the Covid-19 experiences of Salfordians have been published.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, it's been estimated that across the UK there are 13.5 million unpaid carers. Many people are unaware of their rights as a carer and, as a result, are not accessing the help and support they are entitled to.

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.

Take a look at what the guidance around visiting your loved ones in care homes means in practice.