1. What should you expect when it comes to care for your teeth?

    Advice and Information -

    Four questions staff should ask you or a loved one about your oral health if you’re a care home resident, according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence quick guide.

  2. The launch of the Healthwatch Salford Network

    News -

    To enable more people to have their voices heard we have launched a new project called ‘The Network’ which will enable existing community health support and social groups to have a direct link with us at Healthwatch Salford.

  3. Homecare Review Report 2017

    Report -

    Healthwatch Salford hosted a series of listening sessions wherein frontline staff and managers from provider organisations came together to discuss their thoughts on the way homecare is currently delivered.

  4. 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.

  5. Bourke Gardens - Enter and View Report

    Report -

    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.

  6. Amblecote Gardens - Enter and View Report

    Report -

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

  7. Mount Carmel Court Enter and View Report

    Report -

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

  8. Moores House Enter and View Report

    Report -

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

  9. Enter and view: The Fountains Care Centre

    Report -

    Healthwatch Salford carried out an Enter and View visit to the Fountains Care Home, a residential care home with places for up to 98 residents.

  10. Enter and view: Heartly Green Residential Home

    Report -

    Healthwatch Salford carried out an Enter and View visit to Heartly Green Residential Home, a residential and nursing care home with places for up to 30 residents.

  11. Enter and view: Abbeydale Nursing Home

    Report -

    Healthwatch Salford carried out an Enter and View visit to Abbeydale Nursing Home, a nursing care home with places for up to 24 residents.

  12. Enter and View: Alderwood Care Home

    Report -

    On 23rd January 2018, Healthwatch Salford undertook an Enter and View visit to the Alderwood Care Home to engage with residents of the home and understand their experience of living there and identify examples of good practice.

  13. Enter and view: Astley Court

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    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.

  14. Enter and view: Pemberton Fold Care Home

    Report -

    Healthwatch Salford carried out an Enter and View visit to Pemberton Fold, a residential care home with places for up to 60 residents.

  15. Enter and view: Beech House Residential Care Home

    Report -

    Healthwatch Salford carried out an Enter and View visit to Beech House, a residential care home with places for up to 36 residents.

  16. Enter and view: Beenstock Home

    Report -

    Healthwatch Salford carried out an Enter and View visit to Beenstock Home, a residential care home with places for up to 26 residents.

  17. Enter and view: Harmony House Residential Home

    Report -

    Healthwatch Salford carried out an Enter and View visit to Harmony House, a residential care home with places for up to 12 residents.

  18. Enter and view: Worsley Lodge Care Home

    Report -

    This was an announced Enter and View visit. The Authorised Representatives collected feedback from residents, relatives and staff about multiple aspects of the home, such as the environment, management, food and drink, activities, culture, and staff.

  19. Intermediate Care Review Report 2015

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    This report looks at small scale, in depth patient feedback. Seven people across the range of services were interviewed by a Healthwatch Engagement Worker about their experience of using the intermediate care services.

  20. Engaging with Salford Care Homes, a Call for Relatives’ Views

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    Healthwatch Salford are seeking the views of relatives and friends of residents in Salford care homes to tell us their views and comments of the care received and of the home itself.

  21. 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.

  22. 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.

  23. What to expect when waiting for care

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  24. Cost of Living Support in Salford

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  25. Enter and view: Heath Cottage Care Home

    Report -

    Healthwatch Salford carried out an Enter and View visit to Heath Cottage Care Home, which has places for up to 28 residents.

  26. Enter and view: Newlands Care Home

    Report -

    Healthwatch Salford carried out an Enter and View visit to Newlands Care Home, a care home with places for up to 30 residents.

  27. Enter and View: Cherrytrees Care Home

    Report -

    Healthwatch Salford carried out an Enter and View visit to Cherrytrees Care Home, a care home with places for up to 32 residents.

  28. Enter and view: Abbeydale Nursing Home

    Report -

    Healthwatch Salford carried out an Enter and View visit to Abbeydale Nursing Home, a care home with places for up to 24 residents.

  29. Enter and View: Beechfield Lodge Care Home

    Report -

    Healthwatch Salford carried out an Enter and View visit to Beechfield Lodge Home, a care home with places for up to 60 service users.

  30. Enter and View: Barton Brook Care Home

    Report -

    Healthwatch Salford carried out an Enter and View visit to Barton Brook Care Home, a care home with places for up to 120 service users.

  31. Enter and View: Ecclesholme Nursing Home

    Report -

    Healthwatch Salford carried out an Enter and View visit to Ecclesholme, a care home with places for up to 50 residents.

  32. Summary Report of Enter and View Project

    Report -

    This summary report reflects on the seven Enter and View visits that took place from September 2022 and March 2023.

  33. Do you need help getting to hospital?

    Advice and Information -

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

  34. Do you need help travelling to NHS services?

    Advice and Information -

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

  35. 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.

  36. 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.

  37. 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.

  38. Healthwatch Salford - NHS Long Term Plan

    Report -

    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.

  39. Patient Engagement - Salford Royal Emergency Department

    Report -

    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.

  40. 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!

  41. 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.

  42. 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.

  43. Pioneering spinal treatment helping adults with debilitating condition

    News -

    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.

  44. Equipment Services Project Report

    Report -

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

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

    News -

    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.

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

    News -

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

  47. 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).

  48. 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.

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

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  50. 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.