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While You Wait - Waiting for Hospital Treatment

Find out more information about the While You Wait website and also learn about the work we are doing around system restoration.

Millions of people have had their treatment delayed by the pandemic – are you one of them? We want to know if you’re getting the advice, information...

14 December 2021

How easy is it to access GP services online?

We met with our friends at Manchester People First to find out what their members think of accessing GP services online

10 December 2021

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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.

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2020-21 Annual Report

We are delighted to have published our 2020-21 annual report

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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.

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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

People living in the poorest areas waiting longer for hospital treatment

The King’s Fund and Healthwatch England jointly call for urgent action to address hospital waiting lists and improve patients’ experience of delays to treatment

14 December 2021

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Come work with us - we're recruiting a new Chair

Healthwatch Manchester seeks a dynamic new Chair to provide the organisation with strategic leadership. The Chair will have an opportunity to influence the provision & quality of health and social care.

27 October 2021

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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.

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...

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2020-21 Annual Report

We are delighted to have published our 2020-21 annual report

COVID-19 Three Communities - What's changed?

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