News and reports

This month we’ve welcomed our new Chief Officer Alex Leach into the team. Alex has been with the Healthwatch network since its launch in 2013 and has extensive experience in operational management, community engagement and empowerment.

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

Routine dental care has had to change because of COVID-19, with social distancing rules making it difficult to access services. Here’s some information on how to access an NHS dentist during the pandemic.

Here at Healthwatch Salford we have tried to collate as much relevant local information and advice available on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) to support you through this challenging time.

Salford Royal are asking the public to limit visiting and to consider other ways of keeping in touch with patient relatives such as via phones calls.

Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving.

Healthwatch Salford during this period will be working remotely, calls and emails will still be answered and feedback responded to.

The Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership (GMHSCP) are reviewing Paediatric (Children’s) Medicine Services.

​​​​​​​Avoid the wait at the GP and know when to visit your pharmacist instead. Look at how your pharmacist can help you.

Healthwatch Salford were invited by Salford Royal hospital to take part in their testing of an Urgent Treatment Centre. Healthwatch worked with the hospital on a survey to gather feedback from patients gather following treatment within the test.

We've pulled together a number of services for parents in need of support for their mental health. Read more to find out where you can go to get the help you need.

We are pleased to announce Healthwatch Salford has been recognised as highly commended in the Outstanding achievement: NHS Long Term Plan category at the 2019 Healthwatch Network Awards.