1. Who are physician associates and what do they do?

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    What are physician associates? Find out about their training and what kind of care they can provide.

  2. What happens to the feedback you share with us?

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    The feedback and experiences you share with us about health and social care in Salford help shape the work that we do.

  3. Focus on: Sexual health and birth control

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    Salford has more people with sexual infections and young girls getting pregnant than many other parts of England. More women in Salford are choosing to end their pregnancies (27.7 out of every 1,000 women) than the average in England (20.7 out of every 1,000 women). Also, fewer women in Salford are using a type of birth control that lasts a long time (28.7 out of every 1,000 women) compared to the average in England (44.1 out of every 1,000 women).

  4. Spotlight: Know Your Numbers Week (2nd - 8th of September)

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    Every September, throughout Know Your Numbers Week, blood pressure checks are taken by thousands to prevent heart attacks and strokes. Know Your Numbers! Week reaches those who have high blood pressure and don’t know it, so they can get the treatment and support they need to bring it under control.

  5. Spotlight: Organ Donation Week 2024

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    Organ Donation Week runs from 23 to 29 September this year.

  6. Struggling with health issues or stress? FREE ‘Take Back Your Life’ Community Mindfulness Course

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    This course is free for Salford residents who are:
    • living with health conditions like chronic pain, illness, stress or anxiety
    • looking to return to work, training or volunteering

  7. Two Greater Manchester charities set to merge

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    Age UK Salford and Age UK Trafford are pleased to announce their forthcoming merger, which takes effect from 31st March 2025. The union marks the beginning of a new phase in enhancing and expanding the services available to older people across the two boroughs and is a significant development in the provision of support for older people in the region.

  8. Healthwatch in Greater Manchester - Annual Report 2023/24

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    The Healthwatch in Greater Manchester network publishes its Annual Report for 2023-2024.

  9. Spotlight: World Menopause Day 2024

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    World Menopause Day is held every year on 18 October during World Menopause Month, to raise awareness of the menopause and highlight the support options available for those experiencing it.

  10. Frontline Voices

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    A breakdown in communication is often the pivotal point where patient and service user experience turns negative and can sometimes escalate into avoidable conflict. Since Healthwatch began, the perceived attitudes of staff have been a constant source of complaint, often exacerbated by negative media coverage, but we know that this is only one side of the story.

  11. Focus on: Communications

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    For our quarter three project theme, we will be looking at the ways in which health and care services communicate with the public and vice versa.
    We will be running several micro projects across this theme, culminating in a communication report which will be published early in the new year.

  12. Healthwatch in Greater Manchester: Pathways to CAMHS

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    Healthwatch in Greater Manchester explore the realities of child and adolescent mental health services in the city region.

  13. NHS referrals and your right to choose

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    Did you know you can choose which hospital you go to when referred for a test, diagnosis, or treatment? Find out how.

  14. Salford Men’s Mental Health Commission Report

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    Salford Men's Mental Health Commission has released its Men in Mind mental health report to coincide with International Men's Day 2024.

  15. The Accessible Information Standard - What you can expect from services

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    A year ago the Accessible Information Standard came into force. It requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate in a way that everybody can understand. Here's a reminder of what you should expect.

  16. 10 top tips to get the most out of your GP appointment

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    We know from our conversations with the public that some patients report feeling rushed during appointments and struggling to make themselves heard. Here are some tips that could help you get the most out of visiting your GP.

  17. What should you expect from home care services?

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    The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services?

  18. 10 top tips to get the most out of your dental appointment

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    Everyone should be able to access good quality NHS dental services. Take a look at our top tips to help you get the most out of your next dental appointment.

  19. Diabetes Week

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  20. Carers Week

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  21. Men's Health Week

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  22. World Blood Donor Day

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  23. World Suicide Prevention day

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  24. World Mental Health Day

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  25. World Homelessness Day

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  26. Carers Rights Day

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  27. International Volunteer Day

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  28. Young Carers Awareness Day 2018

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  29. Dignity Action Day 2018

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  30. Children Mental Health Week

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  31. Student Volunteering Week 2018

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  32. Eating Disorder Awareness Week

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  33. World Autism Awareness Week 2020

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  34. World Health Day 2018

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  35. Stroke Awareness Month

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  36. Mental Health Awareness Week 2018

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  37. Dying Matters Week 2018

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  38. Young Carers Awareness Day

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  39. Children’s mental health week

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  40. Time to talk day

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  41. Student Volunteering Week

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  42. Care Day 2019

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  43. Volunteers Week

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  44. Carers Week

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  45. Diabetes Week

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  46. Care Homes Open Day 2019

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  47. World Health Day 2020

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  48. Maternal Mental Health Matters Awareness Week

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  49. Make May purple

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  50. Mental Health Awareness Week

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