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What is safeguarding?

This blog will explore how important safeguarding training is and how highly valuable it is within multiple different settings.

25 January 2022

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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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.

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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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.

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Working in Isolation? - a new report into integrated care

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

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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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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.

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COVID-19 Three Communities: What's changed?

Our new report shines a light on the need for better COVID-19 safety information for people for whom English is a second language.

COVID-19 Vaccine Passport

The UK government have updated their advice on how people can demonstrate their vaccination status.