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We are looking for our next Chair of Healthwatch Salford
After 9 years as the Chair of Healthwatch Salford, Phil Morgan will be stepping down from his role, and is supporting us to find a new Chair to take us on the next stage of our journey.
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Healthwatch Salford are number 44 in the Top 100 Most Inclusive Workplaces Index 2024
We are thrilled with this tremendous achievement which reflects all our hard work and determination on embedding FREDIE across our organisation.
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Salford men invited to take part in Men in Mind survey to help shape mental health support.
Men in Salford are being asked about their mental health by the newly created Salford Men’s Mental Health Commission.
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Salford Men's Mental Health Commission
Salford men are to be invited to open up about mental health – good, bad, or could be better.
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Healthwatch Greater Manchester statement on the Edenfield Centre
The Healthwatch in Greater Manchester Network is aware of the BBC Panorama allegations regarding standards of care at the Edenfield Medium Secure Unit which is part of The Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.
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A message from our Chair
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty The Queen.
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Investors in Diversity Award for Small Charities recognition following reassessment
Here at Healthwatch Salford, we are pleased to share that, following our recent reassessment, we have achieved national recognition for demonstrating…
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The Vape Debate
The prevalence of vaping amongst children and young people nationally has increased exponentially over the last few years, resulting in the new…
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Salford Royal 'HUSH' Help us support healing campaign
Getting a good night’s sleep is important for patient recovery, we must keep noise levels as low as possible on wards overnight.
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The Vape Debate - 2025
To coincide with the new Tobacco and Vapes Bill being introduced we developed this project to explore what the issues are around vaping amongst CYP in Salford and the impact that children/young people, parents/guardians, and school staff believed the new legislation would have.
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May 2025 - Board Meeting papers
Below are the board papers for Part One of the public board meeting on Tuesday 27th of May 2025.
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