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. The Right to Register

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

  3. 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.

  4. 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

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. Upcoming Industrial Action: August 2023

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    Both Junior and Consultant doctors will be participating in planned industrial action in August 2023.

    •Junior doctors will be striking from 7am on Friday 11 August until 7am on Tuesday 15 August.
    •Consultant doctors will be striking from 7am on Thursday 24 August until 7am on Saturday 26 August.

  8. NHS England set to replace two-week cancer appointment target

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    After a year of consultation, NHS bosses are set to announce a change in how fast a patient will be able to see a specialist if their GP suspects they have cancer.

  9. Who's Who at your GP Practice?

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    Services in GP practices and the community are being changed to make it easier for patients to access a wider range of help and support services from general practices.