News and reports | Healthwatch Manchester

Latest news and views

Lady standing in a hospital hallway

Your views helped improve non-emergency patient transport services

NHS England has published a new report outlining changes to non-emergency patient transport services (NEPTS) and broader NHS transport support. Take a look at what the changes mean for you and your loved ones.

Healthwatch staff member holding an It Starts With You sign to promote the campain

Healthwatch Manchester Vacancies

Seeking a progressive career in a meaningful job role? If so, then we want to hear from you. Check out our dedicated vacancies page, and begin your journey with us today.

Coping with COVID

My first go at a blog & I hope you find it useful to read about my experiences of COVID infection. It's also a call to action as I want to hear about yours, especially around your experience of NHS Track & Trace...

I’ve already done the maths and reckon I’ve got a couple of days to get ready for the infection to show symptoms if he’s got it. I’ve probably caught...

24 December 2020

graphic of a magnifying glass

COVID-19: Three Communities

This report presents the findings from our survey of three Manchester communities for whom English is a second language: the Chinese, Deaf and South Asian communities, and their experiences of accessing safety information...

15 October 2020

Healthwatch staff member holding an It Starts With You sign to promote the campain

Patient Access Portal - improving access to your healthcare

Healthwatch Manchester are delighted to be launching an information video aimed at improving awareness of the Patient Access Portal, a free online tool which allows remote access to a range of GP services for residents...

11 September 2020

annual report

Our 2019-20 Annual Report

We are delighted to have published our 2019-20 annual report

dentist

Supporting our dental staff

Research earlier this year conducted by the British Dental Association highlights the worsening morale of staff in dental practices, caused by the impact of COVID-19.

Healthwatch Manchester

Working in Isolation? - a new report into integrated care

Our report highlights the experiences of two Manchester communities in accessing healthcare services.

Man at the beach, healthy

Men's Health: Improving health outcomes together

Men's health outcomes are not where they should be. With your help, we can ensure that men in Manchester live longer, healthier lives. Read on to learn more.

Latest reports and publications

'Good Practice' - a review of GP practice websites

23 September 2021

Our new review of GP practice websites highlights a need for improved...

Healthwatch Manchester

Working in Isolation? - Experiences of integrated care

This report investigates the experiences of integrated care for two...

COVID-19 Three Communities - What's changed?

This report presents the findings from our new survey of three...

graphic of a magnifying glass

Board Minutes - May 2021

The Board met virtually on Tuesday 18th May 2021. Find out what went...