1. Registering with your GP: understanding your rights

    Advice and Information -

    People have told us they can have problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about your rights and what do to if you are refused the right to register.

  2. Where can I go to get help for my health out of hours?

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    Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.

  3. Do you need help getting to hospital?

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    Find out what support is available to help you travel to your hospital appointments.

  4. What should you expect when it comes to care for your teeth?

    Advice and Information -

    Four questions staff should ask you or a loved one about your oral health if you’re a care home resident, according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence quick guide.

  5. Thinking about end of life care for you and your family

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    End of life care is support for people who are in the last months or years of their life. The guidance on the NHS website helps you know what to expect, how to plan ahead and how to manage your day to day decisions.

  6. Accessibility checklist for GP surgeries

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    Help make sure that your practice meets people’s accessibility requirements using this checklist from Healthwatch Slough.

  7. Where can I go for support for my mental health as a parent?

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    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.

  8. What should you expect after a dementia diagnosis

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    There are 944,000 people living with dementia in the UK. That's roughly 1 in 11 people over the age of 65 and 1 in 71 in the whole population of the UK. As this number is set to increase with an ageing population understanding what support is available for you or a loved one following a Dementia diagnosis can make all the difference.

  9. Do you need help travelling to NHS services?

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    Find out what support is available to help you when travelling to your GP, hospital or other NHS services.

  10. Someone I love has died - where can I find support

    Advice and Information -

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

  11. Should I see a pharmacist instead of a doctor?

    Advice and Information -

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

  12. Welcome our new Chief Officer Alex Leach

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    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.

  13. Healthwatch Salford's 2019-20 Annual Report

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

  14. Salford Men's Health Report

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    To celebrate International Men’s day in November 2019, Healthwatch Salford wanted to run a project that allowed men from across Salford to share their experiences of health and care.

  15. A new, community-wide trial in Salford launching to assess the benefits of repeat population testing

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    Saliva-based testing for COVID-19 will be used to test the community in Salford, Greater Manchester, in the coming weeks. Working with Salford Council, local health partners and voluntary networks, some people will be invited for a weekly test.

  16. Latest Visitor Guidance at Salford Royal Hospital

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    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.

  17. Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Healthwatch Salford Update

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

  18. Paediatric (Children’s) Medicine Review – Talking about A&E

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

  19. The launch of the Healthwatch Salford Network

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    To enable more people to have their voices heard we have launched a new project called ‘The Network’ which will enable existing community health support and social groups to have a direct link with us at Healthwatch Salford.

  20. Healthwatch Salford's 2018-2019 Annual Report

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    Healthwatch Salford Annual Report shows how sharing your experience made a difference in 2018/2019.

  21. Priorities Report 2018

    Report -

    This year’s annual priority survey ran from 9th April through to the 18th May 2018.

  22. Health Access and Homelessness in Salford

    Report -

    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.

  23. SSAB Community Engagement Report

    Report -

    This is the Salford Safeguarding Adults Board Engagement Report by Salford City Council, that was produced in partnership with Healthwatch Salford.

  24. Healthwatch Salford Prisoner Listener Training Report July 2018

    Report -

    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.

  25. Homecare Review Report 2017

    Report -

    Healthwatch Salford hosted a series of listening sessions wherein frontline staff and managers from provider organisations came together to discuss their thoughts on the way homecare is currently delivered.

  26. SEND Transformation Strategy Report 2017

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    Listening to the views of children and young people in Salford who are covered by the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Act, their parents and carers.

  27. Have your say on Salford’s health and care big reset conversation

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    Salford’s health and care system is launching a ‘big reset’ and people living and working in the city are being asked to join in the conversation and share their views.

  28. Bourke Gardens - Enter and View Report

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    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.

  29. Amblecote Gardens - Enter and View Report

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

  30. Mount Carmel Court Enter and View Report

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

  31. Moores House Enter and View Report

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

  32. The passing of David Backhouse - Board Member and Volunteer

    News -

    It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our long standing Board Member and Volunteer David Backhouse, who passed away at home on Thursday 20th August.

  33. COVID-19 support in Salford

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  34. Board Meeting Minutes - 9th September 2020

    Report -

    Below you can download the minutes from the Board Meeting held on the 9th September 2020.

  35. Healthwatch Salford Priorities Report 2019

    Report -

    This year’s annual survey ran from 15th April through to the 1st May 2019. The survey questions were co-designed between Healthwatch England and NHS England.

  36. Children and Young People - Emotional wellbeing and mental health project

    Report -

    This project was run in 2015 and aimed to look into children and young adults mental health and wellbeing in Salford, with the findings then being shared with local commissioners and service providers.

  37. Healthwatch Salford Annual Report 2017 - 2018

    Report -

    Healthwatch Salford has published their 2019/20 Annual Report ‘Guided demonstrating how the people of the Salford borough have made a difference to local NHS and social care services.

  38. The launch of the NHS COVID-19 App

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    The new NHS COVID-19 app has now been launched and is available in England and Wales is the fastest way of knowing when you’re at risk from coronavirus.

  39. Healthwatch Salford’s future work programme in response to COVID-19

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    Healthwatch Salford have revisited their work plan in light of Coronavirus (COVID-19), which continues to unfold at the time of publication.

  40. Healthwatch Salford - Our Priorities - October 2020 to March 2021

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    Healthwatch Salford have revisited our work plan in light of coronavirus (COVID-19), which continues to unfold at the time of publication.

  41. Healthwatch Salford - Complaints Policy

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    Please find below a copy of Healthwatch Salford's complaints policy.

  42. Have your say on health and social care in the city at new virtual health forum

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    People in Salford will get the chance to learn what it is like to be on the frontline during a pandemic at a new free online event.

  43. Healthwatch Salford receives highly commended recognition at national awards

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    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.

  44. Healthwatch Salford - NHS Long Term Plan

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    In spring 2019 Healthwatch Salford took part in a national engagement exercise to gather the views of what the people of Salford felt was important to enable them to live healthier, independent lives.

  45. Salford celebrates Black History Month with an art exhibition at the Lowry

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    An award-winning photographer is sharing the stories of Salford’s black, Asian and minority ethnic communities through an exhibition at The Lowry marking Black History Month.

  46. Taking the Battle Against Suicide to the Streets to Mark World Suicide Prevention Day

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    Salford mental health charity Start Inspiring Minds will take to the streets for a Vigil & Procession of Remembrance of all the lives that have been lost to suicide on World Suicide Prevention Day.

  47. 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.

  48. Salford’s dental practices to become more ‘family friendly’

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    Dental practices across Salford are to sign up to become more family friendly, as part of a new scheme to improve children’s oral health.

  49. Access to GP appointments in Salford

    Report -

    A report looking into the experiences of Salford residents when trying to access appointments at their local GP surgeries.

  50. Become a Member of Healthwatch Salford

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    Being a member of Healthwatch Salford means belonging to the only independent consumer champion for health and social care. It means that you support our vision, mission, values and objectives as a Registered Charity.