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Share your views on NHS 111

From 1 December 2020, NHS England launched a campaign called NHS 111 First. This campaign encourages the public to call NHS 111 before attending A&E or seeking urgent medical care, to ensure they are directed to the most appropriate service.

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Expansion of MR and CT imaging at Salford Royal

Three new, state of the art MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) scanners and a new CT (Computed Tomography) scanner have been installed at Salford Royal, part of the Northern Care Alliance NHS Group (NCA).

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Northern Care Alliance NHS Group appoints new Chief Executive to lead exciting ‘new era’ for its group of hospitals and community

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Group (NCA) has announced the appointment of Dr Owen Williams OBE as its new Chief Executive.

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Rugby team Salford Red Devils get Covid-19 vaccine

Salford Red Devils players are lining up their defence against Covid-19 by joining the thousands of people getting their vaccine in Salford.

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Salford students encourage people to get the Covid-19 vaccine

Students from the University of Salford are encouraging young people to get the Covid-19 vaccine by sharing a series of films about how they are protecting their loved ones.

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Volunteers from across Salford are coming together to increase Covid-19 vaccine and testing uptake

Salford CCG, Salford City Council and Salford CVS are working together to organise street teams made up of health & care staff including team members from Healthwatch Salford, to provide information about where to get the Covid-19 vaccine and tests.

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Welcome our new Engagement Officer, Holly

We're really excited to welcome Holly Mansoor to our team here at Healthwatch Salford. Her role will be an Engagement Officer, working on the Living Well project in Salford.

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Giving Time - A poem to celebrate Volunteers Week 2021

To celebrate Volunteers Week 2021 our Board Member and Volunteer 'J', Ahmed has written a poem called Giving Time.

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Take part in our new Strategy survey

We’re reaching out to our stakeholders and the people of Salford by sharing our new strategy and encouraging feedback to help us plan for our future, shaping the difference we want to make by 2024.

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Heart failure patients try out new App and digital devices in a bid to reduce hospital admissions

Vulnerable heart failure patients in Salford who have seen reduced hospital check-ups during the Covid-19 pandemic are now being monitored remotely, following the introduction of a state-of-the-art digital care solution.

Meet our Volunteer, Marian

To celebrate Volunteers Week 2021 we've interviewed one of our volunteers Marian, to learn more about why she volunteers for Healthwatch Salford.

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Celebrating Volunteers Week 2021

Volunteers Week takes place 1-7 June every year. It's a chance to recognise the fantastic contribution our volunteers make to the work we do and to say thank you.

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