1. Do you need help getting to hospital?

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    Find out what support is available to help you travel to your hospital appointments.

  2. Do you need help travelling to NHS services?

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    Find out what support is available to help you when travelling to your GP, hospital or other NHS services.

  3. Latest Visitor Guidance at Salford Royal Hospital

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    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.

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

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

  5. 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.

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

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    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.

  7. Healthwatch Salford - NHS Long Term Plan

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    In spring 2019 Healthwatch Salford took part in a national engagement exercise to gather the views of what the people of Salford felt was important to enable them to live healthier, independent lives.

  8. Patient Engagement - Salford Royal Emergency Department

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    Healthwatch Salford were invited by Salford Royal hospital to take part in their testing of an Urgent Treatment Centre. Healthwatch worked with the hospital on a survey to gather feedback from patients gather following treatment within the test.

  9. Want To Help Improve Your Hospitals in Salford, Bolton and Wigan?

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    CCGs and Hospitals in Salford, Wigan and Bolton have come together to form a North West Sector Partnership to make sure specific areas of hospital care are the best they can be!

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

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    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.

  11. Major new hospital construction programme to get underway next month

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    Construction work will start next month on Salford Royal’s new £68million hospital to support the organisation in its role as the major trauma centre for Greater Manchester and the hub site for emergency General Surgery for the NW of Manchester.

  12. 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.

  13. Equipment Services Project Report

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    A report into the Equipment Service which is used by more than 16,000 Salford residents has been published by Healthwatch Salford.

  14. 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.

  15. 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.

  16. 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).

  17. 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.

  18. What to expect when waiting for care

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    Waiting for planned medical care or surgery can be a frustrating time. That’s why it’s so important that while you wait, you get regular, clear and accessible updates so that you can plan your next steps.

  19. Where can I go to get help for my health out of hours?

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    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.

  20. What medical support are you entitled to if you’re new to the UK?

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    For new arrivals to the UK it can be confusing where to go if you need medical assistance. Here we outline your rights as a refugee, where you can access emergency help and how to register for a GP.

  21. 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.

  22. 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.

  23. Cost of Living Support in Salford

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    We know it’s a difficult time for lots of Salford residents with increases in food prices and energy bills. Organisations across the city are working together in the Spirit of Salford to help support you.

  24. Salford's Cancer Pathway - Case Study

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    We spoke to Salford resident John on his experience of Salford’s cancer pathway - and how readers can - and should - take action when they feel something isn’t quite right.

  25. CQC Inspection report on the Northern Care Alliance (NCA)

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    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published its findings following the first inspection of the Northern Care Alliance (NCA) NHS Foundation Trust.

  26. Looking after your health during the Cost of Living crisis.

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    The continuing cost of living crisis is adversely affecting people's physical and mental wellbeing, with vulnerable people and those on lower incomes hit the hardest.

  27. Prevention is the best medicine - what to expect from your smear test

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    Cervical cancer screenings save at least 2,000 lives every year in the UK. Here's what you should expect from your smear test and why these screenings are important.

  28. Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: What are the signs and why should I get screened?

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    March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, and it is vital to raise awareness by ensuring that people know the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer and how they can get help.

  29. The Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Service at Salford

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    The Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Service at Salford aims to provide a valuable resource to the community, offering a wide range of services to support people affected by cancer.

  30. Healthcare travel cost scheme (HTCS)

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    If you're referred to hospital or other NHS premises for specialist NHS treatment or diagnostic tests by a doctor, dentist or another primary care health professional, you may be able to claim a refund of reasonable travel costs under the Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme (HTCS).

  31. Sexual Health services in Salford

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    Are you looking for advice on where to go for sexual health support and information? We've collated together information on services available to Salford residents.

  32. Nominate your Greater Manchester health and care champions!

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    The Greater Manchester Health and Care Champion Awards are back for 2024 and we are thrilled to be recognising those who regularly go above and beyond to improve the health and wellbeing of the people of Greater Manchester.

  33. Healthwatch Salford Spotlight: Rare Disease Day 2024

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    Today is Rare Disease Day, the official international awareness-raising campaign for rare diseases, observed annually on the last day of February.

  34. Welcome our new Chief Officer Alex Leach

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    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.

  35. Healthwatch Salford's 2019-20 Annual Report

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

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

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

  37. Healthwatch Salford's 2018-2019 Annual Report

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    Healthwatch Salford Annual Report shows how sharing your experience made a difference in 2018/2019.

  38. Priorities Report 2018

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    This year’s annual priority survey ran from 9th April through to the 18th May 2018.

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

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    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.

  40. Board Meeting Minutes - 9th September 2020

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

  41. Healthwatch Salford Priorities Report 2019

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    This year’s annual survey ran from 15th April through to the 1st May 2019. The survey questions were co-designed between Healthwatch England and NHS England.

  42. Healthwatch Salford Annual Report 2017 - 2018

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    Healthwatch Salford has published their 2019/20 Annual Report ‘Guided demonstrating how the people of the Salford borough have made a difference to local NHS and social care services.

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

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

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

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

  45. Healthwatch Salford - Complaints Policy

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    Please find below a copy of Healthwatch Salford's complaints policy.

  46. Healthwatch Salford receives highly commended recognition at national awards

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    We are pleased to announce Healthwatch Salford has been recognised as highly commended in the Outstanding achievement: NHS Long Term Plan category at the 2019 Healthwatch Network Awards.

  47. Salford celebrates Black History Month with an art exhibition at the Lowry

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    An award-winning photographer is sharing the stories of Salford’s black, Asian and minority ethnic communities through an exhibition at The Lowry marking Black History Month.

  48. Become a Member of Healthwatch Salford

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    Being a member of Healthwatch Salford means belonging to the only independent consumer champion for health and social care. It means that you support our vision, mission, values and objectives as a Registered Charity.

  49. Our Volunteer Roles

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    Help us find out what people in your local community think about the NHS and social care they receive here in Salford. Get involved – your views really do count!

  50. Annual Report 2017 - 2018

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