1. Out of Hours Service at Waters Meeting Health Centre

    Report -

    This report is based on a corridor event where we aimed to ask patients what factors they take into consideration when choosing to use the out of hours service and to elicit the views of patients about their experiences of using the service.

  2. Accessing NHS Dentistry in Bolton

    Report -

    Over the last year we have received a lot of feedback about dentistry, so this report highlights the responses we recevied when talking to the public. We heard the examples of good practice as well as the areas creating most problems for patients.

  3. Annual report 2013-2014

    Report -

    Read our annual report detailing the differences we have made to people and services across the last year.

  4. The Unusal Walk Around

    Report -

    This report is based on our volunteer’s experience of Bolton hospital. As a wheelchair user we asked if they would like to help us identify if there were any areas of concerns with regards to access or remit that were not following regulations.

  5. Rivington Unit Corridor Event

    Report -

    Healthwatch conduct regular corridor events at various Bolton FT NHS services. This report covers the comments received when visiting the Rivington Unit.

  6. Trustee Board Minutes - 11th October 2021

    Report -

    Governance - Trustee Board Minutes - 11th October 2021

  7. Trustee board minutes - 6th Dec 2021

    Report -

    Governance - Trustee Board Minutes - 6th December 2021

  8. Accessing Care and your GP Practice

    Report -

    The Covid 19 pandemic has changed the way people can access their heath and care. Find out what people had to say about their GP and how things can be improved in our latest report

  9. What people have told us about dentistry

    Report -

    Lack of access to NHS dentistry has exploded as an issue for people over the last 18 months. We’ve heard from people up and down the country desperate to access the care they need.

  10. Governance - Trustee Board Minutes 2022/23

    Advice and Information -

    Governance - Trustee Board Minutes 2022/23

  11. What are people in Bolton saying about Hospital Waiting Times

    Report -

    Earlier this year we asked people to tell us about their experience of waiting for hospital treatment. Covid 19 has placed a huge strain on the NHS and social care and has created a backlog of patients needing treatment at a hospital.

  12. Annual Report 2021-22

    Report -

    Have a read of our latest annual report for 2021-22- Championing What Matters to You

  13. Greater Manchester Healthwatch Strategy on a Page

    Report -

    The Greater Manchester Healthwatch Strategy on a page sets out how the 10 Healthwatch in Greater Manchester will work together and work closely with the new Integrated Care System

  14. Doing Things Differently - Making Cancer Screening More Accessible. The Rumworth Project

    Report -

    We have been working with Bolton GP Federation and Answer Cancer to bring cervical screening into communities in Bolton starting in Rumworth. The project aims to encourage people particularly from ethnically diverse backgrounds to have a smear test.

  15. Unpaid Carers Project - Loneliness and Isolation

    Report -

    We explored the issues of loneliness and isolation amongst our many unpaid carers in the Bolton community.

  16. Accessing NHS Dentistry Care and Treatment

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  17. Important Information about Monkeypox

    Advice and Information -

    We wanted to update you about Monkeypox vaccination and isolation in the local and national media

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

    News -

    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.

  19. 10 top tips to get the most out of your GP appointment

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  20. Information about Strep A

    Advice and Information -

    We know there are a lot of concerns in communities about the Strep A infection. The Government has some updated information for parents or anyone who is concerned.