1. Advice and Information -

    Student video series! Each video shines a light on student services, available in Manchester!
  2. Advice and Information -

    Find out how your local pharmacy can help you and your family with your healthcare needs
  3. Report -

    We are delighted to be releasing our report 'Cut Loose', which follows an investigation into the effect of deregistration of homeless people from GP practices
  4. Report -

    The Board met virtually on Tuesday 17th November 2020. The Annual General Meeting was also encompassed within this meeting. Find out what went on below.
  5. Advice and Information -

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

    We have updated our healthcare service guide, to reflect some recent changes. Please read on for more information.
  7. Report -

    The Board met virtually on Tuesday 16th March 2021. Find out what went on below.
  8. Report -

    The Board met virtually on Tuesday 19th January 2021. Find out what went on below.
  9. Report -

    The Board met virtually on Tuesday 18th May 2021. Find out what went on below.
  10. News -

    Find out how the NHS Community Pharmacist Consultation Service can help you with your healthcare needs
  11. News -

    The UK government have updated their advice on how people can demonstrate their vaccination status.
  12. 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
  13. News -

    Our new report shines a light on the need for better COVID-19 safety information for people for whom English is a second language.
  14. Advice and Information -

    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.
  15. Blog -

    Men's health outcomes are not where they should be. With your help, we can ensure that men in Manchester live longer, healthier lives. Read on to learn more.
  16. News -

    NHS England has published a new report outlining changes to non-emergency patient transport services (NEPTS) and broader NHS transport support. Take a look at what the changes mean for you and your loved ones.
  17. Report -

    This report investigates the experiences of integrated care for two of our local communities.
  18. News -

    Our report highlights the experiences of two Manchester communities in accessing healthcare services.
  19. Report -

    Our new review of GP practice websites highlights a need for improved accessibility standards
  20. News -

    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.
  21. Advice and Information -

    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.
  22. News -

    We met with our friends at Manchester People First to find out what their members think of accessing GP services online
  23. News -

    Find out more information about the While You Wait website and also learn about the work we are doing around system restoration.
  24. Blog -

    The King’s Fund and Healthwatch England jointly call for urgent action to address hospital waiting lists and improve patients’ experience of delays to treatment
  25. Report -

    We are delighted to have published our 2020-21 annual report
  26. Advice and Information -

    In a new report, MPs have today warned that tackling the backlog caused by the pandemic is an "unquantifiable" challenge and have called for a broad national health and care recovery plan to be introduced.
  27. Blog -

    This blog will explore how important safeguarding training is and how highly valuable it is within multiple different settings.
  28. Advice and Information -

    Find out about a new NHS programme to help support people with diabetes.
  29. Advice and Information -

    Are you looking to access mental health support in Manchester? We have a list of services below which you can access
  30. Report -

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

    Find out where to go for sexual health services in Manchester
  32. Report -

    We are delighted to be releasing a new report looking into the experiences of people who have accessed Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in Manchester
  33. Report -

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

    We are delighted to be able to share with you our latest report, titled 'What's the SCRIPT?', looking into the accessibility of pharmacies in the M1 postcode.
  35. News -

    The latest GP patient survey shows that overall satisfaction with services has fallen and more people are avoiding making an appointment. Read Healthwatch England's response.
  36. News -

    A total of 42 new integrated care systems (ICS) come into force today.
  37. Report -

    The transition from Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) into Adult Mental Health Services (AMHS) can be a challenging process for many young people - read our latest report to find out more
  38. News -

    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.
  39. Report -

    Come and have a look at the highlights of our work from the last year!
  40. Report -

    We recently conducted an Enter & View at Allendale Residential Home in North Manchester.