1. Should I see a pharmacist instead of a doctor?

    Advice and Information -

    ​​​​​​​Avoid the wait at the GP and know when to visit your pharmacist instead. Look at how your pharmacist can help you.

  2. Paediatric (Children’s) Medicine Review – Talking about A&E

    News -

    The Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership (GMHSCP) are reviewing Paediatric (Children’s) Medicine Services.

  3. Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Healthwatch Salford Update

    News -

    Healthwatch Salford during this period will be working remotely, calls and emails will still be answered and feedback responded to.

  4. Someone I love has died - where can I find support

    Advice and Information -

    Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving.

  5. Latest Visitor Guidance at Salford Royal Hospital

    News -

    Salford Royal are asking the public to limit visiting and to consider other ways of keeping in touch with patient relatives such as via phones calls.

  6. COVID-19 support in Salford

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  7. How to get an NHS dentist appointment during COVID-19

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  8. Healthwatch Salford's 2019-20 Annual Report

    Report -

    Take a read of this years Annual Report and see how your voices have helped shape health and social care services in Salford.

  9. Welcome our new Chief Officer Alex Leach

    News -

    This month we’ve welcomed our new Chief Officer Alex Leach into the team. Alex has been with the Healthwatch network since its launch in 2013 and has extensive experience in operational management, community engagement and empowerment.

  10. Salford Men's Health Report

    Report -

    To celebrate International Men’s day in November 2019, Healthwatch Salford wanted to run a project that allowed men from across Salford to share their experiences of health and care.

  11. How to communicate better with people with hearing loss

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  12. A new, community-wide trial in Salford launching to assess the benefits of repeat population testing

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    Saliva-based testing for COVID-19 will be used to test the community in Salford, Greater Manchester, in the coming weeks. Working with Salford Council, local health partners and voluntary networks, some people will be invited for a weekly test.

  13. Have your say on Salford’s health and care big reset conversation

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    Salford’s health and care system is launching a ‘big reset’ and people living and working in the city are being asked to join in the conversation and share their views.

  14. The passing of David Backhouse - Board Member and Volunteer

    News -

    It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our long standing Board Member and Volunteer David Backhouse, who passed away at home on Thursday 20th August.

  15. Healthwatch Salford Annual General Meeting

    Event -

  16. The launch of the NHS COVID-19 App

    News -

    The new NHS COVID-19 app has now been launched and is available in England and Wales is the fastest way of knowing when you’re at risk from coronavirus.

  17. Healthwatch Salford’s future work programme in response to COVID-19

    News -

    Healthwatch Salford have revisited their work plan in light of Coronavirus (COVID-19), which continues to unfold at the time of publication.

  18. Healthwatch Salford - Our Priorities - October 2020 to March 2021

    Report -

    Healthwatch Salford have revisited our work plan in light of coronavirus (COVID-19), which continues to unfold at the time of publication.

  19. Have your say on health and social care in the city at new virtual health forum

    News -

    People in Salford will get the chance to learn what it is like to be on the frontline during a pandemic at a new free online event.

  20. Healthwatch Salford Community Forum

    Event -

  21. COVID-19 How is it for you? Survey

    News -

    Since the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus), there have been many changes to our lives. To help us understand the impact of this, we have launched an anonymous survey gathering information about your experiences.

  22. Healthwatch launches new website for you to speak about NHS and Social Care services in Salford

    News -

    People are increasingly turning to online tools to help take greater control of their own health and care.

  23. Healthwatch Salford nominated for prestigious national award

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    Healthwatch Salford has been nominated for a prestigious national award for Silent Voices which has shown how working in partnership with Salford CCG and local Deaf British Sign Language users can help improve communication.

  24. Members Notice - Healthwatch Salford AGM 2020

    Report -

    Please find via the download link below a copy of the Members Notice for this years AGM.

  25. Healthwatch Salford Community Forum - Salford’s Big Reset Conversation

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  26. Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

    News -

    We are pleased to announce that Healthwatch Salford will be working with the National Centre for Diversity in our continued journey to develop a diverse and inclusive workplace for all our people.

  27. Board Meeting Minutes - 9th September 2020

    Report -

    Below you can download the minutes from the Board Meeting held on the 9th September 2020.

  28. COVID-19 How is it for you? October Report

    Report -

    Since the outbreak of COVID-19 there have been many changes to our lives. To help us understand the impact of this, we have launched an anonymous survey gathering information about your experiences. Here is the report for Octobers survey responses.

  29. Papers from Healthwatch Salford's 2019 AGM

    Report -

    Below are the minutes and presentations from Healthwatch Salford's 2019 Annual General Meeting.

  30. What you need to know when visiting a care home (new guidance for COVID-19)

    Advice and Information -

    Take a look at what the guidance around visiting your loved ones in care homes means in practice.

  31. Getting the most out of the virtual health and care experience

    Advice and Information -

    Working with National Voices, Traverse, and PPL, Healthwatch England have put together some tips on how to get the most out of the virtual health and care appointments both for patients and health and care professionals.

  32. Looking after someone? Know your rights

    Advice and Information -

    Since the COVID-19 pandemic, it's been estimated that across the UK there are 13.5 million unpaid carers. Many people are unaware of their rights as a carer and, as a result, are not accessing the help and support they are entitled to.

  33. More than half of respondents say Covid-19 has affected their mental health, Healthwatch Salford survey finds

    News -

    The first results of a monthly survey that aims to track the Covid-19 experiences of Salfordians have been published.

  34. NHS 111: How do I book a timeslot at A&E?

    Advice and Information -

    From the 1 December you’ll be able to book a slot at your local A&E if you need to by calling NHS 111. Find out what is changing and what it means for you and your loved ones.

  35. Introducing Ali: our new Engagement Officer

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    We are delighted to welcome Ali Macleod to Healthwatch Salford as our new Engagement Officer.

  36. Salford Royal hospital hub vaccinates first patients in GM as part of NHS’s biggest ever vaccination programme

    News -

    Salford Royal Hospital has today started to roll out the COVID-19 vaccine to Greater Manchester patients, local care home staff, and NHS frontline staff today, in a first positive step towards normality for the region’s communities.

  37. Dentistry and the impact of COVID-19

    News -

    In Healthwatch England's latest briefing, they share what over 1,300 people have told them across the Healthwatch network about their experience of NHS dentistry during July and September 2020.

  38. COVID-19 How is it for you? November Report

    Report -

    Since the outbreak of COVID-19 there have been many changes to our lives. To help us understand the impact of this, we have launched an anonymous survey gathering information about your experiences. Here is the report for Novembers survey responses.

  39. Healthwatch Salford Winter Newsletter 2020

    Report -

    Take a read of our quarterly newsletter which includes information on the work we've done in the past 3 months and our plans for the next few months ahead.

  40. Women's Health In Salford

    Report -

    Salford women have their views heard in new health report to make improvements to services.

  41. Healthwatch Policy - Conducting Board Meetings in Public

    Report -

    This policy on conducting Board Meetings in Public is one of several means introduced by the Directors of Healthwatch Salford for involving members of the public for the purpose of transparency and accountability.

  42. Salford women have their views heard in new health report to make improvements to services

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    A new report into women’s experiences of health and social care services in Salford has been published.

  43. Healthwatch Salford Community Forum

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  44. Digital Exclusion project launched by Healthwatch Salford

    News -

    At Healthwatch Salford, we work with local health and care services to make sure they are working as best they can, influenced by what you tell us.