News and reports

A report looking into the experiences of Salford residents when trying to access appointments at their local GP surgeries.

Chief Officer of Healthwatch Salford Delana Lawson has been voted by Salford CVS as their Woman of the Hour for International Women's Day.

Speaking out about your experiences of care does make a difference – CQC research found that 66% of people in England who have raised concerns about poor care were satisfied with the resolution.

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.

The Salford Women’s Stories questionnaire is now available!

As a follow-up from the main health access and homelessness project and report back in May 2018, we decided that phase 2 would focus on rough sleepers and their access to mental health and drug and alcohol services in Salford.

Bourke Gardens is a purpose built scheme comprising of 56 private one and two bedroom apartments designed for Independent living and was visited unanncounced on the 24th September 2018.

Mount Carmel Court Extra Care Housing Enter and View report September 2018 - updated with revisit notes

Amblecote Gardens Extra Care Housing Enter and View report September 2018 - updated with revisit notes

Moores House Extra Care Housing Enter and View report August to September 2018 - updated with revisit notes.

Healthwatch Salford carried out an Enter and View visit to Astley Court, a communal housing scheme that enable older people over 55, and others who require extra support, to continue to live independently with flexible support and security.

How easy is it to get an appointment at your GP surgery? Healthwatch Salford wants to hear from patients across Salford about their experiences of making appointments at their local GP surgery.