1. Patient Access Portal - improving access to your healthcare

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    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 throughout Manchester.

  2. Access to Pharmacies during COVID-19 - A statement from our colleagues at Greater Manchester Local Pharmaceutical Committee (GM LPC)

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    A statement from our colleagues at Greater Manchester Local Pharmaceutical Committee (GM LPC) regarding the challenges posed by COVID-19.

  3. Healthwatch Manchester’s Volunteers Talk About Their Time With us

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    Check out the views of Healthwatch Manchester's volunteers

  4. A Health and Social Care Complaints Charter for Manchester

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    Today we launch our Health & Social Care Complaints Charter for the city of Manchester!

  5. How to get an NHS dentist appointment during COVID-19

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    Routine dental care has had to change because of COVID-19, with social distancing rules making it difficult to access services. Here’s some information on how to access an NHS dentist during the pandemic.

  6. Healthwatch Manchester launches Patient Access Portal video

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    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.

  7. COVID-19: How to break the chains of transmission

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    The World Health Organisation have recently released a new video outlining how we can break the COVID-19 chains of transmission.

  8. COVID-19: When and how to wear masks

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    The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recently issued updated guidance for the use of masks for the general public during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  9. Local communities to support self-isolating people

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    Are you self-isolating and in need of support?

  10. The Right to Register

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    Healthwatch Manchester recently conducted an investigation into the barriers faced when registering with a GP practice

  11. NHS Community Pharmacist Consultation Service 

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    Find out how the NHS Community Pharmacist Consultation Service can help you with your healthcare needs

  12. COVID-19 Vaccine Passport

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

  13. COVID-19 Three Communities: What's changed?

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

  14. Your views helped improve non-emergency patient transport services

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    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.

  15. Working in Isolation? - a new report into integrated care

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

  16. Supporting our dental staff

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    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.

  17. How easy is it to access GP services online?

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

  18. While You Wait - Waiting for Hospital Treatment

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

  19. Fall in patient satisfaction with GPs

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    The latest GP patient survey shows that overall satisfaction with services has fallen and more people are avoiding making an appointment. Read Healthwatch England's response.

  20. Integrated Care Systems come into force today

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    A total of 42 new integrated care systems (ICS) come into force today.

  21. BBC investigation on NHS dentistry - Healthwatch England's response

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    A new investigation from BBC News and the British Dental Association has found nine in 10 NHS dental practices across the UK are not accepting new adult patients for treatment under the health service.

    Read Healthwatch England's response.

  22. GMMH response to our report 'Small changes, Big difference'

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    Neil Thwaite, Chief Executive of the Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust (GMMH), has responded to our report 'Small changes, Big difference'.

  23. How our work is raising awareness about online accessibility

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    Last year we conducted a review investigating the accessibility of GP practise websites. We concluded that on these websites, booking an appointment was difficult on over a quarter of those we reviewed.

  24. Can you help the NHS BEAT Coronavirus?

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    Most people infected by COVID-19 feel the effects for about two weeks, but others experience lingering health problems – known as long Covid.  Many people still have symptoms such as breathlessness, fatigue and brain fog many weeks later.

  25. Healthwatch England's response to new NHS performance stats

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    Healthwatch England national director, Louise Ansari, responds to the latest NHS performance stats.