1. Annual General Meeting Announcement

    News -

    Our Annual General Meeting (AGM) date has been announced as 19th August at 11am using Zoom video conferencing technology.

  2. Public feedback survey

    News -

    We ran a survey to find out how people were managing during lockdown. COVID-19 has affected everyone differently and we hoped to gain some insights into how people managed and what helped them cope.

  3. Living with COVID-19 feedback survey

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    We are looking to find out how the crisis is affecting people's day to day lives and how they are managing to cope through COVID-19.

  4. Greater Manchester NHS Dentistry Report

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    Across Greater Manchester local Healthwatch organisations recorded 102 enquiries regarding NHS dentistry in 2019/20. That figure increased to 650 in the period April 2020 to March 2021. A six-fold increase.

  5. Why is my GP Working Differently?

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    You will have noticed that your GP is working a bit differently than what you may be used to since the start of the Covid 19 pandemic. Read the article below to find out some of the reasons why

  6. Healthwatch in Greater Manchester response statement to BBC Panorama allegations on Edenfield Medium Secure Unit

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    The Healthwatch in Greater Manchester Network is aware of the BBC Panorama allegations regarding standards of care at the Edenfield Medium Secure Unit which is part of The Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.

  7. People's Perceptions of Virtual Health Care

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    We asked you to tell us about your experiences of having either a telephone or a video appointment with a health care professional

  8. Greater Manchester Healthwatch Annual Report 2022-23

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    Healthwatch in Greater Manchester publish its first Annual Report which highlights their activities over the past year and the impact the independent network has achieved.

  9. What do you know about Perimenopause and Menopause (Change of Life)?

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    Many people have told us that they struggle to find information about the perimenopause and the menopause.

  10. NHS Workforce Plan

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    Thousands of doctors, nurses, dentists and other healthcare staff will be trained in England every year as part of the first ever Long Term Workforce Plan published by the NHS and backed by the Government today.

  11. A British Sign Language Emergency First Aid Film - Learn CPR

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    The CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) Community Network is a partnership between St John Ambulance and the NHS and is supported by Ambulance Trusts in England, The British Heart Foundation and Resuscitation Council UK.

  12. Quarterly Intelligence Reports 2023-24

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    Read our quarterly intelligence reports. The reports contain feedback that the public has shared with us. The feedback is then shared with commissioners and providers of health and care services to help bring improvements to services.

  13. 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.

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

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  15. Do you need help getting to hospital?

    Advice and Information -

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

  16. 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.

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

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  18. 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.

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

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  20. Seven pieces of information that you should expect to receive after being diagnosed with dementia

    Advice and Information -

    Take a look at the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence's (NICE) quick guide to discussing and planning support following a dementia diagnosis.

  21. Do you need help travelling to NHS services?

    Advice and Information -

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

  22. Wellbeing and mental health during Covid-19

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    Public Health, Greater Manchester Combined Authority and Bolton NHS have put together a booklet to support you with advice on looking after your mental health and accessing services during lockdown and has plenty of tips on beating anxiety.

  23. Getting support for your mental health in Bolton

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    Take a look a these tips and advice for how to get the support you need for your mental health. Want to find out more? Get in touch.

  24. Accessing NHS Dentistry Care and Treatment

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    Find out where you can go to get a dentist appointment in Bolton, where to go for urgent dental care, how to make a complaint and how to share your experience.

  25. Macmillan Cancer Info Centre in Bolton Offers Telephone Support during Latest Lockdown

    Advice and Information -

    A cancer support centre is continuing to help people living with cancer across Bolton during the latest lockdown by providing vital telephone and virtual support.

  26. Why am I being asked to wait to have my flu vaccine?

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    People who are most at risk from the complications of flu are recommended to get a flu vaccine every year. This winter it is especially important with flu and coronavirus (COVID-19) both in circulation. Download the flyer for further information

  27. Health service messages: November COVID-19 national lockdown - Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership

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    Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership have released health and care information during the lock down period

  28. Mental Health Support

    Advice and Information -

    If you are struggling to cope, don't feel alone, there are a number of services that can help and want to help.

  29. Local Information and Helplines

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    Here you will find many sources of useful information and advice

  30. Lockdown Support Pack

    Advice and Information -

    Bolton Hospitals NHS Trust, Healthy Families Team have developed a lock down support pack

  31. Ask for Ani (Domestic Abuse)

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    New scheme of help for people experiencing domestic abuse.

    ANI (pronounced Annie) stands for ‘Action Needed Immediately’ is a special code word people experiencing domestic violence can use at pharmacies.

  32. Transport to Covid-19 Vaccination Appointments

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    Are you or someone you know struggling to get to your Covid-19 vaccination appointment?

  33. Covid 19 Self-Isolation Support Pack

    Advice and Information -

    Self-isolation guide
    Self-isolating can be tough so Bolton Clinical Commissioning Group have created this helpful booklet with Bolton Council.

  34. NHS Digital General Practice Data for Planning and Research (GPDPR)

    Advice and Information -

    NHS Digital's daily collection of GP data

  35. Governance - Decision Making Policy

    Advice and Information -

    Governance - Here is our Decision Making Policy. It explains our governance structure, our scheme of delegations and our arrangements for relevant decisions as described in the statutory arrangements for Local Healthwatch

  36. Governance - Complaints Policy

    Advice and Information -

    Governance - Complaints Policy

  37. Governance - Trustee Board Minutes 2020

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    Trustee Board Minutes 2020

  38. Governance - Trustee Board Minutes 2021

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    Governance - Trustee Board Minutes 2021