1. 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.

  2. Diabetes care in Manchester

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  3. Residential, Nursing & Independant Living

    Advice and Information -

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

  4. Patient experience during COVID-19 - two new Healthwatch Manchester reports

    Report -

    We are delighted to release two new reports looking into patient experiences of care during the COVID-19 pandemic

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

    Report -

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

  6. 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?

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. Access to Pharmacies during COVID-19 - A statement from our colleagues at Greater Manchester Local Pharmaceutical Committee (GM LPC)

    News -

    A statement from our colleagues at Greater Manchester Local Pharmaceutical Committee (GM LPC) regarding the challenges posed by COVID-19.

  10. 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.

  11. How to get an NHS dentist appointment during COVID-19

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  12. How to look after your wellbeing during the coronavirus pandemic

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  13. 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

  14. How to get an NHS dentist appointment during COVID-19

    News -

    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.

  15. Think you need to go to A&E? Call NHS 111 first

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  16. Coping with COVID

    Blog -

    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

  17. Rapid COVID-19 testing in Manchester

    Advice and Information -

    Rapid COVID-19 testing is available in Manchester for people without symptoms and who cannot work from home

  18. COVID-19 Vaccine Passport

    News -

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

  19. 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

  20. 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.