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Take a look at what the guidance around visiting your loved ones in care homes means in practice. -
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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. -
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Living with dementia at any time brings everyday challenges for the person and those around them. -
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Find out about the difference between Residential Homes, Nursing homes and Independent living. -
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We recently visited Norlands Nursing Home in Newton Heath. Read our report into the home below. -
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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. -
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We recently carried out an Enter and View visit to Beechill Nursing Home in Cheetham Hill. -
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We recently conducted an Enter and View visit to Seymour Care Home in Clayton. -
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We recently conducted an Enter and View visit to Hall Lane Resource Centre, a short stay residential and respite care centre in South Manchester. -
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We recently conducted an Enter and View visit to Abbotsford Nursing Home. -
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We recently carried out an Enter and View visit to Seymour Care Home in Clayton. -
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We recently conducted an Enter & View at Allendale Residential Home in North Manchester. -
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We recently performed an Enter and View at Acacia Lodge in New Moston, North Manchester -
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We recently performed an Enter and View at Brocklehurst Nursing Home in Withington, Manchester -
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We recently performed an Enter and View at Chestnut House Care Home, Crumpsall, Manchester -
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We recently performed an Enter and View at Fairleigh House Care Home in Whalley Range, Manchester. -
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We recently performed an Enter and View at Carlton Road Care Home in Whalley Range, Manchester. -
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Healthwatch Manchester recently carried out an Enter and View at Carlton Road Care Home in Newton Heath, Manchester. -
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News, updates and information in the latest edition of the Healthwatch Manchester Newsletter. -
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We visited Extra Care services in Manchester to speak with the residents about their experiences in receipt of this service. -
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News, updates and information in the latest edition of the Healthwatch Manchester Newsletter. -
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Healthwatch Manchester are delighted to release our Impact Report for 2023-24. This report details our activities and their impacts over the last 12 months. -
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Healthwatch Manchester are delighted to be launching an information video aimed at improving awareness of the Patient Access Portal, a free online tool which allows remote access to a range of GP services for residents throughout Manchester. -
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Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed. -
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Find out what support is available to help you travel to your hospital appointments. -
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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. -
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Help make sure that your practice meets people’s accessibility requirements using this checklist from Healthwatch Slough. -
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Healthwatch Manchester recently conducted an investigation through a ‘mystery shopper’ exercise, into the barriers faced registering with a GP practice in Manchester. -
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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. -
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Healthwatch Manchester conducted an investigation into older Manchester residents; their experiences and approach in using online services to access health and care and towards online use in general. -
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This report aims to provide a review of access to Manchester’s Sexual Health Services. -
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Manchester parents took part in a survey around healthy growth in children between 0 and 5 years of age. It examined their access to and uptake of healthy growth services for children and tested their understanding of healthy diet and exercise. -
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A review was carried out of the 111 telephone operator service using the ‘mystery shopper’ model. Over a period of six months calls were made to the 111 number and a variety of scenarios presented to the operators. -
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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’. -
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We have spent a little time recently discussing the topics we think need some attention. -
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Regular eye tests are important because your eyes don’t usually hurt when something is wrong. A sight test is a vital health check for your eyes that can pick up early signs of eye conditions before you’re aware of any symptoms. -
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Choose and Book is a service that lets you choose your hospital or clinic and book your first appointment. You are allowed to choose any NHS hospital in England or area of residence, however in some circumstances your rights may be restricted. -
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We spoke to Obada Obada Al-Hariri about his contribution to local community groups through volunteering and assisting with translation for fellow refugees and asylum seekers. Find out more about in this blog. -
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Check out the views of Healthwatch Manchester's volunteers -
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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. -
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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. -
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We spoke to Jacqui King about her work at Manchester’s safeguarding provision. Find out more about safeguarding in this blog. -
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What to expect when donating blood, including registering, preparing for your appointment and what happens on the day. -
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Diabetes is one of the most common diseases affecting all age groups. It is a condition that occurs when your body has trouble managing, storing and using the sugar in your blood. -
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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. -
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Using a walkthrough, this report aims to share the experiences of people with learning disabilities as they navigate through three outpatient services in Manchester's hospitals. -
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Everyone has the right to information and education about how to take care of themselves and what they are entitled to within the health and social care.