1. Cervical Cancer Screening Survey

    Report -

    Over 1500 people shared their views and experiences of cervical cancer screening. 200 cancer champions have been recruited and we have made recommendations on information, accessibilty, language and literature. The full report will be available soon!

  2. Coronavirus - What is it like to shield?

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    Our volunteer Rosie Adamson-Clark talks about what shielding is really like - this is her story

  3. Be a Trustee

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    Why not join our board of trustees to help shape the work of Healthwatch Bolton?

  4. Enter and View Authorised Representative

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    Join our Enter and View Team (Authorised Representative)

  5. Public feedback survey

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    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.

  6. Covid-19 Public Feedback Survey

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    We carried out a survey of the public to find out what has affected people most during lockdown. We highlight what has had the biggest impact but also what has helped you stay mentally and physically healthy.

  7. 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.

  8. Living with Covid-19 - Public feedback summary

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    Thank you to everyone who took the time to complete our survey telling us how Covid 19 has been affecting your health and wellbeing. You also told us about some of the great things you have been doing that keeps you well.

  9. 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.

  10. Annual report 2019-2020

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    Read our annual report for this year - detailing what we have been up to and how we have been making a difference in our community

  11. Annual General Meeting Announcement

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

  12. Community Engagement Volunteer

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    As a community engagement volunteer you will be involved in lots of interesting and varied work. Helping support our staff at outreach events, meetings, open days etc. You will also assist in publicity and promotion of Healthwatch Bolton

  13. Living with Covid – Personal Story

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    We spoke to Caroline*, 64, about her experience as a 'shielder' during the pandemic. Read her story.

  14. Living with COVID-19, testing, self isolating and test and trace

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    In these difficult times during the Covid 19 pandemic, we wanted to find out people’s views on coronavirus testing, the NHS Test and Trace service, being asked to self-isolate and about any COVID apps people may be using.

  15. 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.

  16. 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

  17. Governance - Complaints Policy

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    Governance - Complaints Policy

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

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    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.

  19. 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

  20. 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

  21. Hospital Discharge during Covid 19 - Report 2020

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    The report, Discharge to Assess: 590 people’s stories, explores the impact the new processes have had since their introduction in March to help manage the sudden rise in COVID-19 patients.

  22. People's Experience of Hospital Discharge - Staff Interviews Bolton findings

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    Together with the national report - People's Experiences of Hospital Discharge during Covid 19, there are also some local findings from staff interviews in Bolton

  23. Primary Care - Enhanced Access Arrangements

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    This report contains feedback from the public about preferences for primary care extended provision in Bolton

  24. Bolton Adult Safeguarding Board Annual Report

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    The Care Act 2014, makes a safeguarding adults board a statutory requirement. 

  25. Access to NHS Dentistry & Health and Wellbeing

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    Access to NHS Dentistry is problematic in Bolton and is affecting the health and wellbeing of people unable to access good dental care

  26. 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

  27. Annual Report 2022-23

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    Our annual report for 2022-23 is now available

  28. Remembering Jim Sherrington

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    One of our long-serving trustees of Healthwatch Bolton sadly passed away in June 2023.

  29. 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.

  30. 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.

  31. 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.

  32. New report calls for fundamental reform of NHS dental care

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    A new report by MPs into dental care, which draws upon the experiences people have shared with us, has called for urgent reform so more people can access an NHS dentist.

  33. Cost of Living and Health and Wellbeing

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    Earlier this year we asked you to share your experiences with us on how the cost of living was affecting you health and wellbeing

  34. Smears Means Years

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    The Smears Means Years project has continued to be rolled out across Bolton, bringing life-saving cervical cancer screening opportunities into communities

  35. 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.

  36. Junior Doctors Industrial Action Strikes

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    Junior doctors at some GP practices and all NHS hospitals are taking industrial action now. This will be the longest stretch of industrial action by junior doctors to date. This started at 7am on 3rd January 2024 and will conclude at 7am on 9th January 2024. See below information from Mark Fisher - Chief Executive of Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board