1. Thinking about end of life care for you and your family

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    End of life care is support for people who are in the last months or years of their life. The guidance on the NHS website helps you know what to expect, how to plan ahead and how to manage your day to day decisions.

  2. Care and Support

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    The Care Act updates the law relating to care and support for adults and for carers, setting out one route for determining entitlements, which works for all groups of people in every circumstances.

  3. Residential, Nursing & Independant Living

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    Find out about the difference between Residential Homes, Nursing homes and Independent living.

  4. Enter and View: Norlands Nursing Home

    Report -

    We recently visited Norlands Nursing Home in Newton Heath. Read our report into the home below.

  5. Enter and View: Alexandra Lodge

    Report -

    We recently conducted an Enter and View visit to Alexandra Lodge Care Centre. Read our report by clicking the link below.

  6. Enter and View: Beechill Nursing Home

    Report -

    We recently carried out an Enter and View visit to Beechill Nursing Home in Cheetham Hill.

  7. Enter and View: Seymour Care Home

    Report -

    We recently conducted an Enter and View visit to Seymour Care Home in Clayton.

  8. Enter and View: Hall Lane Resource Centre

    Report -

    We recently conducted an Enter and View visit to Hall Lane Resource Centre, a short stay residential and respite care centre in South Manchester.

  9. Enter and View: Abbotsford Nursing Home

    Report -

    We recently conducted an Enter and View visit to Abbotsford Nursing Home.

  10. Enter and View: Seymour Care Home

    Report -

    We recently carried out an Enter and View visit to Seymour Care Home in Clayton.

  11. Healthwatch Manchester Newsletter-- June 2023

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

  12. 'I would rather be here'. Our review of the Extra Care Service

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    We visited Extra Care services in Manchester to speak with the residents about their experiences in receipt of this service.

  13. Healthwatch Manchester Newsletter-- July 2023

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

  14. What should you expect from home care services?

    Advice and Information -

    The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services?

  15. 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.

  16. COVID-19: When and how to wear masks

    Advice and Information -

    The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recently issued updated guidance for the use of masks for the general public during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  17. 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.

  18. Keeping you informed about coronavirus

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  19. 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.

  20. 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.

  21. COVID-19: Three Communities

    Report -

    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

  22. 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.

  23. 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.

  24. 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

  25. 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

  26. COVID-19 Vaccine Passport

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

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

    Report -

    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

  28. 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.