1. Patients views of Autism services

    Report -

    We carried out engagement work with the community to find out about Autism services and how we could put forward recommendations to influence the prospectus for Greater Manchester Health and Socail Care Partnership over the next 5 years.

  2. NHS Workforce Plan

    News -

    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.

  3. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) Survey

    Advice and Information -

    Healthwatch in Greater Manchester are interested in hearing from children and young people, and parents and carers, about their experiences of the pathway to accessing (or trying to access) CAMHS.

    The project aim is to establish whether the current mental health care pathway is effective in identifying and helping children and young people (CYP) to access the support they need in a timely and effective way, which leads to positive outcomes for themselves, their families or carers.

    We would like to hear from those having accessed this service for all conditions, including those who may have accessed the Autism/ADHD diagnostic pathways. There are two surveys, one for children and young people, and one for parents and carers

  4. 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!

  5. Annual Report 2018/2019

    Report -

    Find out what we got up to last year!

  6. Coronavirus - What is it like to shield?

    Blog -

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

  7. Covid-19 Public Feedback Survey

    Report -

    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.

  8. Living with Covid-19 - Public feedback summary

    Report -

    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. Wellbeing and mental health during Covid-19

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  10. Living with Covid – Personal Story

    Blog -

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

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

    Report -

    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.

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

    Advice and Information -

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

  13. 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.

  14. Local Information and Helplines

    Advice and Information -

    Here you will find many sources of useful information and advice

  15. Lockdown Support Pack

    Advice and Information -

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

  16. Hospital Discharge during Covid 19 - Report 2020

    Report -

    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.

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

    Report -

    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

  18. Transport to Covid-19 Vaccination Appointments

    Advice and Information -

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

  19. 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.

  20. The Impact of Bereavement during Covid 19

    Report -

    The Impact of Bereavement During Covid 19

  21. Bolton Care Home Website Reviews

    Report -

    This report is a review of care home websites in Bolton

  22. Health and Care Priorities Consultation Report 2021-22

    Report -

    The top three health and care priorities you asked us to look at this year are: Primary Care, Secondary Care, and Adult Mental Health. See the report for more detail

  23. Annual Report 2022-23

    Report -

    Our annual report for 2022-23 is now available