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Junior doctors are planning to strike from 7am on Friday 11 August until 7am on Tuesday 15 August.
Consultant doctors will be taking strike action from 7am on Thursday 24 August until 7am on Saturday 26 August.

A statement following the publication of findings by the Liberal Democrats showing a number of chemical leaks in NHS hospitals over the previous year.

An innovative genetic test that can help prevent newborn babies from going deaf if treated with a common antibiotic, is now being used in routine clinical practice in maternity settings at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT).

Have you used a digital resource to support your mental health?

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated three maternity services run by Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust as requires improvement following an inspection in March.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has told Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust it must make further urgent improvements following an inspection of its leadership and three services from January to March.

National GP patient survey sees a further fall in satisfaction, especially regarding making appointments. Read Healthwatch England's response.

Update of our work across April, May, and June 2023.

NHS Greater Manchester is warning residents to expect a significant impact on services later this week when junior doctors at all the city region’s NHS hospitals plan to strike (7am on Thursday 13 July until 7am on Tuesday 18 July).

A report looking at our joint activities between April 2022 and March 2023.

Thousands more doctors and nurses will be trained in England every year as part of a 15-year workforce plan. Read our response.

Take a look at our Healthwatch annual report, to give you a closer look at how your involvement has helped us improve services locally.