News and reports

In August 2024 the British Medical Association announced that GP's in England had voted in favour of taking part in collective action in protest of limited funding increases for the 2024/5 GP services contract. Here is what you need to know about the upcoming changes.

HWM have recently completed a review and produced a report on our findings in regards to the locational accuracy of Defibrillators in Manchester City Centre.

HWM have recently completed a review and produced a report on our findings in regards to the awareness and information given about the Enhanced Access Service at GP practices across Manchester via their websites.

HWM have recently completed a review and produced a report on our findings in regards to the awareness and information given about the Enhanced Access Service at GP practices across Manchester.

Healthwatch Manchester are delighted to publish our 2023-2024 Annual Report.

Healthwatch Manchester are delighted to announce that we have completed our combined review of wheelchair access across the three major hospital sites in Manchester - Manchester Royal Infirmary, North Manchester General Hospital and Wythenshawe Hospital.

Healthwatch Manchester are delighted to release our Impact Report for 2023-24. This report details our activities and their impacts over the last 12 months.

Recently Healthwatch Manchester conducted a review on pharmacies in the M20 area to assess their compliance with the Accessible Information Standard (AIS).

Healthwatch Manchester have spent time over the last few months working with different community groups reviewing two separate public health campaigns.

Healthwatch Manchester have spent time over the last four months talking with members of Manchester's student population about their experience and understanding of Mental Health Support Services available to them in the city.

We recently carried out an Enter and View at Wythenshawe Hospital to assess wheelchair access for people in the hospital.

Healthwatch Manchester recently completed three visits to the Emergency Department waiting areas at Manchester Royal Infirmary(MRI) to speak with patients there about their experience.