1. Healthwatch Rochdale share local people's views on GP appointments with the NHS

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    Healthwatch Rochdale has shared local people's views on accessing GP appointments with the lead local NHS organisation, Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale Clinical Commissioning Group (HMR CCG).

  2. Healthwatch Rochdale publishes findings and recommendations from Enter and View visit at The Village Medical Centre

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    Healthwatch Rochdale, has today published a report containing findings and recommendations from an Enter and View visit that took place at The Village Medical Centre, Peel Street, Littleborough, OL15 8AQ.

  3. Registering with your GP: understanding your rights

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    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.

  4. Four questions to get the most out of conversations with your Doctor

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    Feel in control of your healthcare with these four questions and make a decision that's right for you.

  5. Four questions to get the most out of conversations with your doctor

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    We know from our conversations with the public that some patients don't feel involved in decisions made about their care. We also know that some patients report feeling rushed during appointments and struggle to make themselves heard.

  6. Healthwatch Rochdale make recommendations to help improve GP digital services based on patient views.

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    Healthwatch Rochdale has published a report with 6 recommendations to help improve the patient experience when using digital services provided by GP practices in Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale.

  7. Rochdale Health Alliance latest update in regards to GP appointments in Rochdale, Heywood, Middleton and Pennines

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    Due to the change in national guidance for managing Coronavirus, please note that Practices have been advised to move to a total triage first system.

  8. GP practices join the digital age due to COVID-19

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    GPs and practice staff have transformed the way they give care to their patients due to the need to protect patients and staff from the risk of coronavirus and to maintain social distancing.

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

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

  10. GP practices open for business

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    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,

  11. Help improve GP websites by joining our focus group and get a £25 shopping voucher for taking part.

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    Healthwatch Rochdale are holding a focus group, giving local people the chance to influence change, after carrying out reviews of all local GP websites.

  12. Let us know your views on accessing GP services online.

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    We are asking local people to share their experience of using their GP practice website to access GP services online.

  13. How many Rochdale borough GP practices have an active Patient Participation Group?

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    Healthwatch Rochdale have published their findings on Patient Participation Groups (PPG) in Heywood, Middleton, Rochdale & the Pennines.

  14. Join your local Patient Participation Group (PPG)

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    Have a say in how your GP practice is delivered by signing up to your GP practice's Patient Participation Group (PPG).

  15. Share your experience of health and social care via text message.

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    Text Healthwatch Rochdale on 07520645142 to share your experience of using health and social care services in the Rochdale borough.

  16. Measles vaccinations in Rochdale survey

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    You may have heard that cases of measles are on the increase in England. Healthwatch Rochdale wants to get a better understanding of the reasons why people do or do not have measles vaccinations.

  17. Healthwatch Rochdale publish their findings on PPGS

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    Healthwatch Rochdale have published their findings on Patient Participation Groups (PPG) in Heywood, Middleton, Rochdale & the Pennines.

  18. Women in England want at home cervical screening tests on the NHS

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    Healthwatch England's new research calls for a more personalised approach to cervical screening to help the NHS meet its ambition to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040.

  19. What's it like getting help with health costs?

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    The NHS offers support for people on low incomes to help with care costs. We look at how easy it is to access this help and how it can be improved.

  20. 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.

  21. Enter & View

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    Enter and View is a statutory function of Healthwatch allowing them to enter health and social care premises to hear, or see, how people experience the service.

  22. Our findings and recommendations following our Enter and View visit at Rochdale Infirmary outpatients.

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    We have published a report with their findings and recommendations after carrying out an Enter and View visit at Rochdale Infirmary Outpatients department.

  23. Read about our Enter and View visit at Rochdale Infirmary Urgent Treatment Centre.

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    We have carried out our second Enter and View visit of 2023 at Rochdale Infirmary with this visit focusing on The Urgent Treatment Centre.

  24. We're recruiting Enter and View Volunteers

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    Are you passionate about health and social care in Rochdale? Do you have a few hours a month to spare to help us with our mission? Could you accompany us on our Enter and View to make active changes in your community?

  25. Healthwatch Rochdale publishes findings and recommendations after Enter and View visit at Rochdale Infirmary outpatients.

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    Healthwatch Rochdale, has today, 26th July 2024 published a report with their findings and recommendations after carrying out an Enter and View revisit at Rochdale Infirmary Outpatients department.

  26. Enter and View at The Mews Care Home

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    The Mews is a residential home that provides accommodation, personal care, and support to people with disabilities. The home comprises three units situated over four floors. It is built on the side of a hill and terraced with direct access to the outside area at each of the levels. The nursing care is provided by qualified nurses, who are supported by care assistants.

  27. Read our findings on the support available locally for people going through the menopause

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    We have published our findings on what local people told us about their experience of going through the menopause in the Rochdale borough.

  28. How can you save money on your Hormone Replacement Therapy?

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    A new scheme could see women across England save hundreds of pounds yearly on their Hormone Replacement Therapy with a prepayment certificate.

  29. Menopause Matters - Phase Two Report

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    Healthwatch Rochdale has today published their second report on what local people told us about their experience of going through the menopause in the Rochdale borough.