1. The Speak Up Salford Fund

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    The Speak Up Salford Fund closed on the 31st March 2022 and we are not accepting applications after this time.

  2. Can you help us understand people’s attitudes to vaccination in Salford?

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    There is still a large percentage of the population yet to receive their first COVID-19 vaccination dose. We want to hear your thoughts on receiving the vaccine so that we can identify any areas of concern for local people.

  3. Healthwatch Salford launch their business plan for the year ahead

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    Each year we consult with public and use our intelligence shared with us over the previous twelve months to help develop the business plan for the year ahead.

  4. Local Pharmacies Now Stocking COVID Tests Through New Advanced Service

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    Community pharmacy teams in Greater Manchester are this month starting to offer free coronavirus (COVID-19) test kits as they help to support the lifting of national restrictions and the pandemic recovery.

  5. Yemeni Community Association hosts COVID-19 vaccination clinic

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    Salford’s Yemeni community is encouraging eligible friends, family and neighbours to come forward for the COVID-19 vaccine as pop-up vaccination clinics begin to roll out across the city.

  6. Drop-in COVID-19 vaccination clinics for people aged 40+ opens at Little Hulton Health Centre

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    People aged 40 and over can now attend drop-in COVID-19 vaccination clinics at Little Hulton Health Centre.

  7. Pioneering spinal treatment helping adults with debilitating condition

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    The first adult patient to be treated at Salford Royal with a new drug for a debilitating spinal condition said she is excited that there is finally hope for the future.

  8. Salford residents share their experiences of accessing healthcare appointments during the COVID-19 pandemic in new report

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    A new report into the ways vulnerable residents have accessed healthcare appointments in the city has been launched.

  9. Celebrating Volunteers Week 2021

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    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.

  10. Meet our Volunteer, Marian

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

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

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    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.

  12. Take part in our new Strategy survey

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    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.

  13. Giving Time - A poem to celebrate Volunteers Week 2021

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

  14. Welcome our new Engagement Officer, Holly

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    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.

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

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    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.

  16. Salford students encourage people to get the Covid-19 vaccine

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    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.

  17. Rugby team Salford Red Devils get Covid-19 vaccine

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

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

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

  19. Expansion of MR and CT imaging at Salford Royal

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    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).

  20. The Big Check Up - Dentistry in Salford

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    The ‘Big Check-Up’ is our new project looking into dental matters following daily feedback from Salford residents as well one of the outcomes from our Priorities Survey 2021.

  21. Share your views on NHS 111

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    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.

  22. Healthwatch Salford announce funding for two local charities to lead vital new project

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    Two Greater Manchester organisations operating in Salford have been awarded funding by the Speak Up Salford Fund.

  23. Have you received support from the Living Well service for mental health in Salford?

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    Our Engagement Officer Holly is looking to hear from people who have received support from the Living Well service for mental health in Salford.

  24. Difficulties accessing NHS Dental Services in Greater Manchester: a joint report

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    During the COVID pandemic people across Greater Manchester have told their local Healthwatch that they were experiencing difficulties accessing NHS dental services.

  25. Virtual Support Group Toolkit

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    Healthwatch Salford has got together with the Northern Care Alliance to produce this toolkit aimed at helping health and wellbeing support groups in Salford, Bury, Rochdale and Oldham to mobilise their meetings in the virtual world online.

  26. Salford patients are first to use ground-breaking app for Long Covid

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    People in Salford living with long Covid are being supported with the help of a ground-breaking mobile app and clinical website to track their recovery and improve their health.

  27. Putting a face to unmet need Project

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    Healthwatch Salford is undertaking a project focussing on the issue of unmet need in social care.

  28. Salford’s COVID-19 vaccine project for people with a learning disability scoops award

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    A project to ensure people with a learning disability had access to the COVID-19 vaccine has been named ‘Inclusion Champion’ at the Greater Manchester Health and Care Champion Awards.

  29. Healthwatch Salford supports International Day of People with Disabilities

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    The International Day of People with Disabilities (IDPD) is a United Nations-led day of recognition promoting the rights of people with disabilities in all areas of society.

  30. Youthwatch Salford – empowering young people to have their say on health and social care

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    Healthwatch Salford want to find out what it’s like to access health and care services as a young person in the city. With the launch of Youthwatch, young people are invited to take part in a range of activities to share their views.

  31. New £3m model of mental health support agreed in Salford.

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    A new citywide mental health service has been approved, anticipated to support an additional 5,000 people per year in Salford.

  32. Libraries Listening Tour

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    The Libraries Listening Tour is an opportunity for members of the public to come and have a cuppa and chat with us about anything related to health and social care at Libraries across Salford.

  33. NHS Staff Survey 2021 - Salford CCG gets top spot.

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    Salford Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has been ranked number one in a national survey of NHS organisations, with 95% of staff recommending it as a place to work.

  34. How was your appointment? GP Project 2022

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    Following feedback received from the public, we want to understand a bit more about patients’ experiences with Salford based GP services (Doctors, Nurses etc) over the last 18 months.

  35. Welcome our new Chief Officer, Sam Cook

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    In June we welcome our new Chief Officer Sam Cook into the staff team. Sam has been with the Healthwatch Salford as a Trustee since 2018 and has extensive experience in the voluntary sector, community engagement and empowerment.

  36. Can you help shape the future of local pharmacies in Salford?

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    Salford City Council are working together with our local health and wellbeing board to better understand your views and needs around local pharmacy services in the community.

  37. World Blood Cancer Day - 28th May

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    DKMS World Blood Cancer Day is a global awareness day dedicated to the fight against blood cancer, held annually on May 28.

  38. Shining a light on the struggles surrounding social care

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    Social care support changes people’s lives but sadly, not everyone gets the support they need. At the end of 2021 Healthwatch Salford launched a project focussing on the issue of unmet need in social care.

  39. Leader for health and care appointed in Salford

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    A new leader responsible for the integration of health and care in Salford has been appointed.

  40. Appointment letters at Salford Royal are going digital

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    From March, patients who have an outpatient appointment at Salford Royal, have been receiving their confirmation letters by text or email, meaning they get their letter more quickly and can often manage their hospital appointments online.

  41. A new era for health and care in Salford

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    NHS leaders in Salford are preparing for new ways of providing top-class health and care services for the people they serve from Friday, July 1.

  42. Mind Over Matter

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    Adult mental health was one of the four main areas that the public asked us to look at over the course of this year. 

  43. Mind Over Matter - Extended!

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    Exciting news - due to the high volume of interest in our mental health project 'Mind Over Matter', we are pleased to announce that we have extended the deadline for surveys to 10th October, giving more people the opportunity to have their say!

  44. A message from our Chair

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    We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty The Queen.

  45. Healthwatch Greater Manchester statement on the Edenfield Centre

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    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.

  46. Salford d/Deaf community shares insights with professionals and launch new feedback service at their first engagement event

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    Members of Salford’s d/Deaf community hosted an event to capture feedback on health and care services in the city – welcoming both local professionals and national Healthwatch chief executive to learn from their first-hand experiences.

  47. Elfwatch: look out for Irwell the Elf to win a £50 high street voucher!

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    Introducing the newest member of the Healthwatch Salford team: Irwell the Elf!