1. NHS doctors industrial action - Healthwatch England's response

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    With junior doctors staging a four-day strike, Healthwatch England urge all parties involved to find a resolution.

  2. Public information and advice ahead of Royal College of Nursing Strikes

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    Industrial action by members of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) is taking place for 48 hours continuously from 8pm on 30 April to 8pm on 2 May.

  3. Junior doctors' strike June 2023: information and advice

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    Junior doctors at all NHS hospitals across Greater Manchester are planning to strike from 6.59am on Wednesday June 14th until 7am on Saturday June 17th.

  4. Strike action July 2023: information and advice

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    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).

  5. Vulnerable newborns at Manchester hospitals are first to benefit from rollout of genetic test to prevent hearing loss

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    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).

  6. Statement from Healthwatch in Greater Manchester concerning chemical leaks in NHS hospitals

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

  7. Strike action August 2023: information and advice

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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.

  8. Get help from 111.nhs.uk during August Bank Holiday and Consultant Strike.

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    Updates on bank holiday care from North West Ambulance Service.

  9. NHS to introduce Martha's rule for hospital patients - our response

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    We have welcomed the introduction of Martha's rule for hospital patients.

  10. [CLOSED] HW100: Autumn/Winter survey

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    It's that time of year again: our Autumn/Winter snapshot survey is now out!

  11. Referrals and your right to choose

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    Did you know you can choose which hospital you go to when referred for a test, diagnosis, or treatment? Find out how.

  12. Barriers and inequalities in cervical screening

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    From the Healthwatch England blog.

  13. NHS to roll out ‘Martha’s Rule’

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    NHS England has today announced the rollout of ‘Martha’s Rule’ in hospitals across England from April, enabling patients and families to seek an urgent review if their condition deteriorates.

  14. Healthwatch Trafford Autumn/Winter survey 2023

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    Read about our findings here.

  15. Enter & View: Withington Community Diagnostic Centre

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    Our revamped Enter & View programme is underway.