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Healthwatch Rochdale publish report detailing people’s experience of the closure of the ‘Moving on Service’ in Middleton

Healthwatch Rochdale have published a report after speaking with 42 service users of the Moving on Service about how its closure has affected them.

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Healthwatch Rochdale publish report showing how local people want to receive information from organisations.

Healthwatch Rochdale have published a report after speaking with 710 residents to discover how they would like to receive information and advice from local health & social care providers.

COVID-19 in Greater Manchester: a joint report

Healthwatch Rochdale has come together with the nine other Healthwatches in Greater Manchester to compile a report highlighting the views of residents on the challenges faced during the coronavirus pandemic.

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More GP appointments to be offered face-to-face to those who need it

NHS England has issued new guidance to GP practices across the country on facilitating more face-to-face appointments for patients.

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Healthwatch Rochdale launch new Text Message Service so residents can easily share their experience of health and care services.

You can now text Healthwatch Rochdale on 07520645142 to share your experience of using health and social care services in the Rochdale borough.

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Local Pharmacies Now Stocking COVID Tests Through New Advanced Service

Community pharmacy teams in Greater Manchester are this month starting to offer free coronavirus (COVID-19) test kits as they help to support the lifting of national restrictions and the pandemic recovery.

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We are recruiting a new Chair of the Board.

Do you have a strategic background? Strong leadership skills? Care about the future of the NHS? Have a passion for social care services? If the answer is YES, then you could make a difference at Healthwatch Rochdale by becoming our new Chair

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GP practices open for business

GP practices in Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale are still providing all the care and more, since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The 36 practices in the Rochdale borough have continued to work hard to support the health and care needs of their patients,

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Are you or your loved ones waiting for hospital care? Share you views

Millions of people have had their treatment delayed by the pandemic – are you one of them? We want to know if you’re getting the advice, information and support you need while you wait.

20 September 2021

Latest reports and publications

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Community Engagement Project Worker - Can you make a difference?

Healthwatch Rochdale are recruiting a Community Engagement Project...

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Our public Board Meeting Sept 2021 - supporting materials

27 September 2021

Please find below supporting papers to download for the Healthwatch...

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Healthwatch Rochdale Newsletter: Autumn 2021

The Autumn 2021 edition of the Healthwatch Rochdale newsletter is now...

Greater Manchester Dentistry Report

During the COVID pandemic people across Greater Manchester have told...