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 through a ‘mystery shopper’ exercise, into the barriers faced registering with a GP practice in Manchester.

  3. Looking after your wellbeing as a young person in Manchester

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    What is wellbeing?

    Many people have different views on the exact meaning of wellbeing because it is a personal experience. The Oxford dictionary defines wellbeing as ‘the state of being comfortable, healthy or happy’.

  4. What is Youthwatch Manchester working on?

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    We have spent a little time recently discussing the topics we think need some attention.

  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. 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.

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

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    Check out the views of Healthwatch Manchester's volunteers

  8. Keeping you informed about coronavirus

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    Providing you with the latest information about COVID-19. Please note: this is an evolving issue and advice is changing regularly. We will endeavour to update our website to correspond with the updated guidance.

  9. 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.

  10. Thinking about giving blood?

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    What to expect when donating blood, including registering, preparing for your appointment and what happens on the day.

  11. Diabetes care in Manchester

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    Diabetes is one of the most common diseases affecting all age groups. It is a condition that occurs when your body has trouble managing, storing and using the sugar in your blood.

  12. Mental Health Support

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    Mental health, emotional wellbeing and resilience is all about how we cope with what life throws at us. It concerns the way we feel about ourselves, conduct relationships, handle stress or deal with loss.

  13. Know your rights

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    Everyone has the right to information and education about how to take care of themselves and what they are entitled to within the health and social care.

  14. How to sign up to the Patient Access portal

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  15. Services for Children and Young People in Manchester

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    We are making it part of our mission to speak to local health and care providers about the services they run. We want to make it easier to understand what’s available to young people,, what these services do, and what it’s like to use them.

  16. 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.

  17. 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.

  18. 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.

  19. Local communities to support self-isolating people

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    Are you self-isolating and in need of support?

  20. The Right to Register

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

  21. Think you need to go to A&E? Call NHS 111 first

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    The NHS is providing a new and more convenient way for you to access urgent care from the 1 December. Find out what this means for you and your loved ones.

  22. Coping with COVID

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    My first go at a blog & I hope you find it useful to read about my experiences of COVID infection. It's also a call to action as I want to hear about yours, especially around your experience of NHS Track & Trace support.
    Neil Walbran, Chief Officer

  23. Championing what matters to you: Annual report 2021-22

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    Come and have a look at the highlights of our work from the last year!

  24. 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.

  25. Mystery shopper review of Dentists admissions in Manchester

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    Healthwatch Manchester have produced a report about dental admissions in Manchester, investigating how many dentists are accepting new patients.

  26. 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

  27. 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.

  28. Where can I go to get help for my health out of hours?

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    Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.

  29. Enter and View: Averill House Care Home

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    Healthwatch Manchester recently carried out an Enter and View at Carlton Road Care Home in Newton Heath, Manchester.

  30. Choose the Right NHS Service for You

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    Choosing the right service when you are unwell or injured helps you to get the care you need as soon as possible. It also reduces pressure on emergency services, freeing them up to help those who need it most.

  31. 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.

  32. Our review reports for 81 Manchester GP Practice Websites are here!

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    We have reviewed all Manchester GP Practice websites (where a website was available to do so) using 21 assessment criteria (statutory compliance, contractual compliance, accessibility compliance). Here are the bespoke reports for each website.

  33. 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.

  34. Healthwatch Manchester: Better Practice? GP Practice website reviews

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    We have completed our re-review of each GP Practice website in Manchester. The full report is now available here.

  35. Blast from the past! Nine year old Healthwatch report reappears

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    After recently completing a review of the Accident and Emergency department at Manchester Royal Infirmary, HWM have been looking back at our work and looked almost 10 years prior to find a review similar to this.