1. Report -

    We conducted a 'mystery shopper' exercise after members of the public informed us of communication issues at McCartney House. We found their response to be 'prompt and professional'.
  2. Response -

    The government will today announce its plans to improve access to GPs, including same-day appointments for those that need them.
  3. Report -

    Our report, 'Small changes, Big difference', looks into the experiences of people living in supported accommodation who access mental health and floating support services.
  4. News -

    Neil Thwaite, Chief Executive of the Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust (GMMH), has responded to our report 'Small changes, Big difference'.
  5. News -

    Last year we conducted a review investigating the accessibility of GP practise websites. We concluded that on these websites, booking an appointment was difficult on over a quarter of those we reviewed.
  6. News -

    Most people infected by COVID-19 feel the effects for about two weeks, but others experience lingering health problems – known as long Covid.  Many people still have symptoms such as breathlessness, fatigue and brain fog many weeks later.
  7. Report -

    Healthwatch Manchester have produced a report about the publics access to Patient Participation Groups.
  8. Report -

    We recently carried out an Enter and View at Manchester Royal Infirmary Hospital to assess wheelchair access for people in the hospital.
  9. Report -

    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.
  10. Report -

    The Board met virtually on Tuesday 18th January 2022. Find out what went on below.
  11. Report -

    The Board met virtually on Wednesday 9th March 2022. Find out what went on below.
  12. Report -

    The Board met virtually on Wednesday 11th March 2022. Find out what went on below.
  13. Report -

    The Board met virtually on Wednesday 14th September 2022. Find out what went on below.
  14. Report -

    The Board met virtually on Wednesday 13th July 2022. Find out what went on below.
  15. Report -

    The Board met on Tuesday 20th July 2021. Find out what went on below.
  16. Report -

    The Board met on Wednesday 16 November 2021. Find out what went on below.
  17. Report -

    The Board met on Tuesday 21st September 2021. Find out what went on below.
  18. Report -

    We recently performed an Enter and View at Acacia Lodge in New Moston, North Manchester
  19. News -

    Healthwatch England national director, Louise Ansari, responds to the latest NHS performance stats.
  20. Report -

    Recently Healthwatch Manchester conducted a review on pharmacies in the M15 area to assess their compliance with the Accessible Information Standard (AIS).

  21. Report -

    This report examines patient experience of the relocation of dialysis treatment from Wythenshawe Hospital to Altrincham Hospital.
  22. Report -

    We recently performed an Enter and View at Brocklehurst Nursing Home in Withington, Manchester
  23. Report -

    We recently performed an Enter and View at Chestnut House Care Home, Crumpsall, Manchester
  24. Report -

    Recently Healthwatch Manchester conducted a review on pharmacies in the M14 area to assess their compliance with the Accessible Information Standard (AIS).
  25. Report -

    Recently Healthwatch Manchester conducted a review on pharmacies in the M12 & M13 area to assess their compliance with the Accessible Information Standard (AIS).
  26. Report -

    Healthwatch Manchester have produced a report about dental admissions in Manchester, investigating how many dentists are accepting new patients.
  27. Advice and Information -

    Healthwatch Manchester staff were recently invited to a workshop at Wythenshawe Hospital to learn more about a new online web portal and mobile app that connects you to your MFT medical information known as MyMFT
  28. Advice and Information -

    The price of an NHS prescription will be increasing as of April 1st 2023. Here is the what you need to know about the change.
  29. Report -

    Recently Healthwatch Manchester conducted a review on pharmacies in the M11 area to assess their compliance with the Accessible Information Standard (AIS).
  30. Advice and Information -

    The Board met virtually on Wednesday 14th December 2022. Find out what went on below.
  31. Advice and Information -

    The Board met virtually on Wednesday 23 January 2023. Find out what went on below.
  32. Advice and Information -

    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.
  33. Report -

    We recently performed an Enter and View at Fairleigh House Care Home in Whalley Range, Manchester.
  34. Report -

    We recently performed an Enter and View at Carlton Road Care Home in Whalley Range, Manchester.
  35. Report -

    Recently Healthwatch Manchester conducted a review on pharmacies in the M16 area to assess their compliance with the Accessible Information Standard (AIS).
  36. Blog -

    The Board met virtually on Wednesday 29 March 2023. Find out what went on below.
  37. Report -

    Recently Healthwatch Manchester conducted a review on pharmacies in the M18 area to assess their compliance with the Accessible Information Standard (AIS).