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. How to communicate better with people with hearing loss

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    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.

  3. Women's Health In Salford

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

  4. 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.

  5. Digital Exclusion project launched by Healthwatch Salford

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    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.

  6. Investors in Diversity Award for Small Charities recognition for Healthwatch Salford

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    Here at Healthwatch Salford we are pleased to share that we have achieved national recognition for demonstrating our commitments to equality and diversity.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. Take five minutes to share your experiences in BSL

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    Feedback from d/Deaf patients is vital to help service improvements. At Healthwatch Salford, we have created a process to allow people who use BSL (British Sign Language), to let us know what their experience was like with health and care services.

  12. Does the NHS have to provide an interpreter?

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    Do you know about your rights to language support in NHS settings?

  13. How to access mental health support if you're lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender

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    Mental health problems are more common among lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBTQ+) people. If you are struggling, feel alone or need a little help, then check out our guide on how you can get the support you need.

  14. 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.

  15. 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.

  16. Investors in Diversity Award for Small Charities recognition following reassessment

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    Here at Healthwatch Salford we are pleased to share that we have achieved national recognition for demonstrating our commitments to equality and diversity following our recent reassesment.

  17. Black History Month: Celebrate Sisterhood

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    Luso Connection UK are organising family day to celebrate and showcase the contribution of Black African in building and strengthening local communities. They aim to learn from & honour the incredible contributions of our Black sisters to local Salford.

  18. Autumn/Winter Cost of Living Survey

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    Healthwatch England reports that the continuing cost of living crisis is negatively affecting people's physical and mental wellbeing, with vulnerable people and those on lower incomes hit the hardest.

  19. Share your feedback to improve care in your community

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    ‘Share for Better Care’, a new campaign launched by Healthwatch to help address health inequalities across England.

  20. The Accessible Information Standard - What you can expect from services

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    A year ago the Accessible Information Standard came into force. It requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate in a way that everybody can understand. Here's a reminder of what you should expect.

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

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

  22. 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.

  23. 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.

  24. 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.

  25. COVID-19 support in Salford

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    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.

  26. The launch of the NHS COVID-19 App

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    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.

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

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    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.

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

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

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

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

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    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.

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

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

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

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    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.

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

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    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.

  34. COVID-19 How is it for you? December Report

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

  35. All Salford care homes have been vaccinated

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    All care home residents in Salford who were willing to get the vaccine have now been given the COVID-19 vaccine.

  36. COVID-19 vaccine: what you need to know

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    Take a look about what you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccination programme including how you will know when it's your turn, where to go, and why it's important.

  37. COVID-19 vaccination update in Salford

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    The Salford NHS Vaccination Service is pleased to announce that they have begun inviting cohort eight, which includes all residents age 55 - 59.

  38. 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.

  39. 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.

  40. Here's what you need to know about your second COVID vaccine dose

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    When you get your invite for your second COVID vaccine, please attend your appointment.

  41. Which COVID-19 test is right for you?

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    Not all COVID tests are the same so it’s important to get the right one. Find out where to go to get tested, which test is most suitable for you, and what to do if you get a positive COVID-19 test result.

  42. 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.

  43. 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.

  44. COVID-19 in Greater Manchester: a joint report

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    The 10 Healthwatch in Greater Manchester have come together to compile a report highlighting the views of residents on the challenges faced during the coronavirus pandemic.

  45. “Don’t let Covid destroy your life like it destroyed mine” Teacher’s plea for people to get the Covid-19 vaccine

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    A teacher who caught Covid-19 more than six months ago is urging eligible people to come forward for their vaccination as she continues to battle the long-lasting impact of Long Covid.

  46. 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.

  47. Managing your mental health as lockdown eases

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    The current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic may cause you to feel worried, anxious, or scared. Read our tips to looking after your wellbeing.

  48. 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.

  49. 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.

  50. 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.