1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Homeless People's Services

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

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. Seven pieces of information that you should expect to receive after being diagnosed with dementia

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    Take a look at the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence's (NICE) quick guide to discussing and planning support following a dementia diagnosis.

  15. If you are concerned about dementia

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

  16. Beyond the Diagnosis

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    Our report aims to highlight the gaps in services people face when diagnosed with dementia at an early age. The report makes recommendations which it’s hoped will be used in gearing up for these much needed services in Manchester.

  17. 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.

  18. Enter and View: Alexandra Lodge

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

  19. Enter and View: Seymour Care Home

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