What you need to know when visiting a care home (new guidance for COVID-19)
Take a look at what the guidance around visiting your loved ones in care homes means in practice.
Advice and Information
How to communicate better with people with hearing loss
COVID-19 poses a unique challenge for health and social care professionals when talking to someone with hearing loss. Here are some important tips to help you communicate effectively.
How to get an NHS dentist appointment during COVID-19
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.
COVID-19 support in Salford
Here at Healthwatch Salford we have tried to collate as much relevant local information and advice available on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) to support you through this challenging time.
Someone I love has died - where can I find support
Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving.
Should I see a pharmacist instead of a doctor?
Avoid the wait at the GP and know when to visit your pharmacist instead. Look at how your pharmacist can help you.
Where can I go for support for my mental health as a parent?
We've pulled together a number of services for parents in need of support for their mental health. Read more to find out where you can go to get the help you need.
Do you need help travelling to NHS services?
Find out what support is available to help you when travelling to your GP, hospital or other NHS services.
Accessibility checklist for GP surgeries
Help make sure that your practice meets people’s accessibility requirements using this checklist from Healthwatch Slough.
What should you expect when it comes to care for your teeth?
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.
What should you expect after a dementia diagnosis
There are 944,000 people living with dementia in the UK. That's roughly 1 in 11 people over the age of 65 and 1 in 71 in the whole population of the UK. As this number is set to increase with an ageing population understanding what support is available for you or a loved one following a Dementia diagnosis can make all the difference.
Thinking about end of life care for you and your family
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.