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

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    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

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    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?

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

  15. What should you expect when it comes to care for your teeth?

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    Four questions staff should ask you or a loved one about your oral health if you’re a care home resident, according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence quick guide.

  16. 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.

  17. Homeless People's Services

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

  18. 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.

  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. 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.

  21. NHS Dentistry & COVID-19: What's Happening Now?

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    Routine dental care has had to change because of COVID-19. Following on from recent discussions with our Local Dental Committee, we are delighted to provide you with an update on accessing NHS dentistry.

  22. Supporting our dental staff

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    Research earlier this year conducted by the British Dental Association highlights the worsening morale of staff in dental practices, caused by the impact of COVID-19.

  23. 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.

  24. BBC investigation on NHS dentistry - Healthwatch England's response

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    A new investigation from BBC News and the British Dental Association has found nine in 10 NHS dental practices across the UK are not accepting new adult patients for treatment under the health service.

    Read Healthwatch England's response.

  25. Seen and Heard: The experiences of children and young people in primary care

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    Our staff visited East Manchester leisure Centre in recently to interact with local service users and gather their views on accessing general practice surgeries and dental practices in Manchester.

  26. 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.

  27. 10 top tips to get the most out of your dental appointment

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    Everyone should be able to access good quality NHS dental services. Take a look at our top tips to help you get the most out of your next dental appointment.