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

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    Check out the views of Healthwatch Manchester's volunteers

  2. 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.

  3. No Time to Wait

    Report -

    This report examines patient experience of the relocation of dialysis treatment from Wythenshawe Hospital to Altrincham Hospital.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. Someone I love has died - where can I find support

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    Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving.

  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. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. How to look after your wellbeing during the coronavirus pandemic

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    Everyone is under a lot of stress right now and you might be finding that social distancing and isolation measures are making difficult to feel safe and well.

  13. COVID-19: Three Communities

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    This report presents the findings from our survey of three Manchester communities for whom English is a second language: the Chinese, Deaf and South Asian communities, and their experiences of accessing safety information about COVID-19

  14. 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.

  15. 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.

  16. 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

  17. Rapid COVID-19 testing in Manchester

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    Rapid COVID-19 testing is available in Manchester for people without symptoms and who cannot work from home

  18. COVID-19 Vaccine Passport

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

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

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    This report presents the findings from our new survey of three Manchester communities for whom English is a second language: the Chinese, Deaf and South Asian communities, and their experiences of accessing safety information about COVID-19

  20. 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.