News and reports

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

Governance - Trustee Board Minutes 2022/23