1. Registering with your GP: understanding your rights

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    People have told us they can have problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about your rights and what do to if you are refused the right to register.

  2. Accessibility checklist for GP surgeries

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    Help make sure that your practice meets people’s accessibility requirements using this checklist from Healthwatch Slough.

  3. Do you need help travelling to NHS services?

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    Find out what support is available to help you when travelling to your GP, hospital or other NHS services.

  4. Homeless People's Services

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    A guide to accessing health services if you are homeless in Manchester

  5. Opticians & Eye Care

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    Regular eye tests are important because your eyes don’t usually hurt when something is wrong. A sight test is a vital health check for your eyes that can pick up early signs of eye conditions before you’re aware of any symptoms.

  6. Sexual Health (GUM) Services in Manchester

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    Sexual health services are also known as genitourinary medicine (GUM) clinics. Services provided include Sexually Transited Infection (STI) treatment and medication, contraception provision, HIV testing and treatment, and emergency services.

  7. Choose and book your appointment

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    Choose and Book is a service that lets you choose your hospital or clinic and book your first appointment. You are allowed to choose any NHS hospital in England or area of residence, however in some circumstances your rights may be restricted.

  8. How to sign up to the Patient Access portal

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    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.

  9. Your NHS: Frequently Asked Questions

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    We have updated our healthcare service guide, to reflect some recent changes. Please read on for more information.

  10. Find your local Healthwatch

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    Do you need support from Healthwatch Manchester, but are not sure that you've come to the right place? We are only able to support residents who live in & use services in Manchester.

  11. MyMFT: Information and support

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    Healthwatch Manchester staff were recently invited to a workshop at Wythenshawe Hospital to learn more about a new online web portal and mobile app that connects you to your MFT medical information known as MyMFT

  12. Upcoming NHS prescription charge increase

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    The price of an NHS prescription will be increasing as of April 1st 2023. Here is the what you need to know about the change.

  13. How you make a complaint about primary care services has changed.

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    From 1 July 2023 the way members of the public make a complaint about primary care services to the commissioner has changed. Primary care services are GPs, dentists, opticians or pharmacy services.

  14. 10 top tips to get the most out of your GP appointment

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    We know from our conversations with the public that some patients report feeling rushed during appointments and struggling to make themselves heard. Here are some tips that could help you get the most out of visiting your GP.