1. Where can I go for support for my mental health as a parent?

    Advice and Information -

    We've pulled together a number of services for parents in need of support for their mental health. Read more to find out where you can go to get the help you need.

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

    Advice and Information -

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

  3. Homeless People's Services

    Advice and Information -

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

  4. If you are concerned about dementia

    Advice and Information -

    Living with dementia at any time brings everyday challenges for the person and those around them.

  5. Mental Health Support

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  6. Mental Health Services

    Advice and Information -

    Know where to go to get the advice you need about mental health services in Manchester.

  7. Lost in Crisis

    Report -

    This report displays our research into the access to mental health services for homeless people in Manchester. It includes the result of outreach done with homeless people and an analysis of the current NHS provision.

  8. Three Sites Review

    Report -

    Using a walkthrough, this report provides a comparison between the three A&E departments in Manchester for people with urgent mental health needs.

  9. Enter and View: 136 Suite

    Report -

    We recently conducted an Enter and View visit to the 136 Suite at North Manchester General Hospital, a specialist mental health service run by the Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Trust (GMMH).

  10. Your NHS: Frequently Asked Questions

    Advice and Information -

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

  11. Experiences of CAMHS in Manchester

    Report -

    We are delighted to be releasing a new report looking into the experiences of people who have accessed Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in Manchester

  12. Transition out of CAMHS - moving into adult services

    Report -

    The transition from Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) into Adult Mental Health Services (AMHS) can be a challenging process for many young people - read our latest report to find out more

  13. 'Prompt and Professional' - a report into McCartney House

    Report -

    We conducted a 'mystery shopper' exercise after members of the public informed us of communication issues at McCartney House. We found their response to be 'prompt and professional'.

  14. Small changes, Big difference

    Report -

    Our report, 'Small changes, Big difference', looks into the experiences of people living in supported accommodation who access mental health and floating support services.

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

    News -

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

  16. 'Bridging the Gap' - A qualitative analysis of Mental Health Support Services for students in Manchester

    Report -

    Healthwatch Manchester have spent time over the last four months talking with members of Manchester's student population about their experience and understanding of Mental Health Support Services available to them in the city.

  17. Do you need help getting to hospital?

    Advice and Information -

    Find out what support is available to help you travel to your hospital appointments.

  18. Interpreter Needs of Manchester's Deaf Community

    Report -

    To coincide with the International Day of Sign Languages on the 23rd September we are showcasing these answers from a focus group we held last October with people from Manchester Deaf Centre.

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

    Advice and Information -

    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’.

  20. 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.

  21. Services for Children and Young People in Manchester

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  22. Working in Isolation? - Experiences of integrated care

    Report -

    This report investigates the experiences of integrated care for two of our local communities.

  23. 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.

  24. Healthwatch Manchester Newsletter-- June 2023

    Blog -

    News, updates and information in the latest edition of the Healthwatch Manchester Newsletter.

  25. Healthwatch Manchester Newsletter-- July 2023

    Blog -

    News, updates and information in the latest edition of the Healthwatch Manchester Newsletter.

  26. Loud & Clear? - A comparative review of the Start for Life and Little Swaps, Big Changes Public Health Campaigns.

    Report -

    Healthwatch Manchester have spent time over the last few months working with different community groups reviewing two separate public health campaigns.

  27. The Accessible Information Standard - What you can expect from services

    Advice and Information -

    A year ago the Accessible Information Standard came into force. It requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate in a way that everybody can understand. Here's a reminder of what you should expect.