Healthwatch Manchester
@healthwatchmcr.bsky.social
Health & Social Care watchdog and signposting for the people of Manchester.
Tel: 0300 078 0669
Website: www.healthwatchmanchester.co.uk
Tel: 0300 078 0669
Website: www.healthwatchmanchester.co.uk
The Secretary of State for DHSC made a fresh offer focused on non‑pay measures, No additional pay increase was offered. The BMA rejected this offer, meaning strike action is set to proceed.
www.healthwatchmanchester.co.uk/news/2025-11...
#healthwatchmanchester #strikeaction #juniordoctors #nhs
www.healthwatchmanchester.co.uk/news/2025-11...
#healthwatchmanchester #strikeaction #juniordoctors #nhs
November 14, 2025 at 10:44 AM
The Secretary of State for DHSC made a fresh offer focused on non‑pay measures, No additional pay increase was offered. The BMA rejected this offer, meaning strike action is set to proceed.
www.healthwatchmanchester.co.uk/news/2025-11...
#healthwatchmanchester #strikeaction #juniordoctors #nhs
www.healthwatchmanchester.co.uk/news/2025-11...
#healthwatchmanchester #strikeaction #juniordoctors #nhs
Healthwatch Manchester is a Hate Crime Reporting Centre.
you can report it to us safely and anonymously.
Especially if you are in a health and/or care setting when it happened.
Call 0300 078 0669 lines open 9am - 4pm Monday to Friday.
Lets end hate crime together.
#hatecrime #healthwatchmanchester
you can report it to us safely and anonymously.
Especially if you are in a health and/or care setting when it happened.
Call 0300 078 0669 lines open 9am - 4pm Monday to Friday.
Lets end hate crime together.
#hatecrime #healthwatchmanchester
October 13, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Healthwatch Manchester is a Hate Crime Reporting Centre.
you can report it to us safely and anonymously.
Especially if you are in a health and/or care setting when it happened.
Call 0300 078 0669 lines open 9am - 4pm Monday to Friday.
Lets end hate crime together.
#hatecrime #healthwatchmanchester
you can report it to us safely and anonymously.
Especially if you are in a health and/or care setting when it happened.
Call 0300 078 0669 lines open 9am - 4pm Monday to Friday.
Lets end hate crime together.
#hatecrime #healthwatchmanchester
Watch interview here: youtu.be/W6neXb0hjG8?si=zMiuKPfESyXp6TPa
October 6, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Watch interview here: youtu.be/W6neXb0hjG8?si=zMiuKPfESyXp6TPa
September 29, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Jess’s Rule is here.
The new initiative will ask GPs to think again if, after three appointments, they have been unable to offer a substantiated diagnosis, or the patient’s symptoms have escalated.
This saves lives by catching serious illness earlier.
#JessesRule #PatientsRights
The new initiative will ask GPs to think again if, after three appointments, they have been unable to offer a substantiated diagnosis, or the patient’s symptoms have escalated.
This saves lives by catching serious illness earlier.
#JessesRule #PatientsRights
September 23, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Jess’s Rule is here.
The new initiative will ask GPs to think again if, after three appointments, they have been unable to offer a substantiated diagnosis, or the patient’s symptoms have escalated.
This saves lives by catching serious illness earlier.
#JessesRule #PatientsRights
The new initiative will ask GPs to think again if, after three appointments, they have been unable to offer a substantiated diagnosis, or the patient’s symptoms have escalated.
This saves lives by catching serious illness earlier.
#JessesRule #PatientsRights
We know that racists have been emboldened recently.
We know that minorities are targets of far right supporters.
We know this can take place in NHS and social care services.
So we want you to know -
We know that minorities are targets of far right supporters.
We know this can take place in NHS and social care services.
So we want you to know -
September 15, 2025 at 2:45 PM
We know that racists have been emboldened recently.
We know that minorities are targets of far right supporters.
We know this can take place in NHS and social care services.
So we want you to know -
We know that minorities are targets of far right supporters.
We know this can take place in NHS and social care services.
So we want you to know -
AI is changing healthcare — but for many patients, nothing replaces human connection. How do we ensure the best services for patients?
Share your opinion in our survey: forms.office.com/e/2Wjp190MG8
#HealthcareFuture #HumanConnection #AIinMedicine
Share your opinion in our survey: forms.office.com/e/2Wjp190MG8
#HealthcareFuture #HumanConnection #AIinMedicine
September 12, 2025 at 11:14 AM
AI is changing healthcare — but for many patients, nothing replaces human connection. How do we ensure the best services for patients?
Share your opinion in our survey: forms.office.com/e/2Wjp190MG8
#HealthcareFuture #HumanConnection #AIinMedicine
Share your opinion in our survey: forms.office.com/e/2Wjp190MG8
#HealthcareFuture #HumanConnection #AIinMedicine
Wondering which pharmacies are open this Summer Bank Holiday? Before you head out, check the list of opening hours here!
Here’s to a relaxing bank holiday with your prescriptions sorted!
#Manchester #PharmacyHours #BankHoliday #NHS
Here’s to a relaxing bank holiday with your prescriptions sorted!
#Manchester #PharmacyHours #BankHoliday #NHS
August 20, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Wondering which pharmacies are open this Summer Bank Holiday? Before you head out, check the list of opening hours here!
Here’s to a relaxing bank holiday with your prescriptions sorted!
#Manchester #PharmacyHours #BankHoliday #NHS
Here’s to a relaxing bank holiday with your prescriptions sorted!
#Manchester #PharmacyHours #BankHoliday #NHS
Reminder: if you take regular medicines on #repeatprescription - make sure you have enough to last the #bankholiday weekend.
You can now order repeat prescriptions quickly and easily using the NHS App.
Search ‘NHS App’ to find out more.
#GTKWTG #Pharmacy #NHSApp #GreaterManchester
You can now order repeat prescriptions quickly and easily using the NHS App.
Search ‘NHS App’ to find out more.
#GTKWTG #Pharmacy #NHSApp #GreaterManchester
August 13, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Reminder: if you take regular medicines on #repeatprescription - make sure you have enough to last the #bankholiday weekend.
You can now order repeat prescriptions quickly and easily using the NHS App.
Search ‘NHS App’ to find out more.
#GTKWTG #Pharmacy #NHSApp #GreaterManchester
You can now order repeat prescriptions quickly and easily using the NHS App.
Search ‘NHS App’ to find out more.
#GTKWTG #Pharmacy #NHSApp #GreaterManchester
131 Healthwatch services, including all 10 in GM, have signed an open letter urging the government to scrap plans that threaten our independence. Public voice must remain strong, not silenced. We’re still here, open, and supporting you in Manchester!
#healthwatch #youmatter #Manchester
#healthwatch #youmatter #Manchester
August 7, 2025 at 12:49 PM
131 Healthwatch services, including all 10 in GM, have signed an open letter urging the government to scrap plans that threaten our independence. Public voice must remain strong, not silenced. We’re still here, open, and supporting you in Manchester!
#healthwatch #youmatter #Manchester
#healthwatch #youmatter #Manchester
NHS England urges hospitals to maintain routine care during strikes, rescheduling only when essential. Attend appointments as planned unless contacted with changes.
#gpstrikes
#gpstrikes
July 24, 2025 at 10:58 AM
NHS England urges hospitals to maintain routine care during strikes, rescheduling only when essential. Attend appointments as planned unless contacted with changes.
#gpstrikes
#gpstrikes
#HealthwatchManchester is still here for you!
We’ll be at #TheMessCommunityHub this Friday. If you have concerns about healthcare services or want to share your experiences, come and chat with us.
Your voice matters — and your feedback helps shape and improve local services!
#YourVoiceMatters
We’ll be at #TheMessCommunityHub this Friday. If you have concerns about healthcare services or want to share your experiences, come and chat with us.
Your voice matters — and your feedback helps shape and improve local services!
#YourVoiceMatters
July 23, 2025 at 1:34 PM
#HealthwatchManchester is still here for you!
We’ll be at #TheMessCommunityHub this Friday. If you have concerns about healthcare services or want to share your experiences, come and chat with us.
Your voice matters — and your feedback helps shape and improve local services!
#YourVoiceMatters
We’ll be at #TheMessCommunityHub this Friday. If you have concerns about healthcare services or want to share your experiences, come and chat with us.
Your voice matters — and your feedback helps shape and improve local services!
#YourVoiceMatters
Healthwatch Manchester is still here for you!
We’ll be at Withington Library with #TheBreadandButterThing next Monday. If you have concerns about healthcare services or want to share your experiences, come and chat with us.
Your voice matters!
We’ll be at Withington Library with #TheBreadandButterThing next Monday. If you have concerns about healthcare services or want to share your experiences, come and chat with us.
Your voice matters!
July 15, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Healthwatch Manchester is still here for you!
We’ll be at Withington Library with #TheBreadandButterThing next Monday. If you have concerns about healthcare services or want to share your experiences, come and chat with us.
Your voice matters!
We’ll be at Withington Library with #TheBreadandButterThing next Monday. If you have concerns about healthcare services or want to share your experiences, come and chat with us.
Your voice matters!
#HealthwatchManchester keeps listening to you!
We’ll be at Gorton Mill House with #AgeUK next Monday. If you have concerns about healthcare services or want to share your experiences, come and chat with us.
#Yourvoicematters — and your feedback helps shape and improve local services!
We’ll be at Gorton Mill House with #AgeUK next Monday. If you have concerns about healthcare services or want to share your experiences, come and chat with us.
#Yourvoicematters — and your feedback helps shape and improve local services!
July 9, 2025 at 11:58 AM
#HealthwatchManchester keeps listening to you!
We’ll be at Gorton Mill House with #AgeUK next Monday. If you have concerns about healthcare services or want to share your experiences, come and chat with us.
#Yourvoicematters — and your feedback helps shape and improve local services!
We’ll be at Gorton Mill House with #AgeUK next Monday. If you have concerns about healthcare services or want to share your experiences, come and chat with us.
#Yourvoicematters — and your feedback helps shape and improve local services!
Healthwatch Manchester will keep on listening and offering our information and signposting service to all those who need it in Manchester. We are still your health and social care champion!
July 3, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Healthwatch Manchester will keep on listening and offering our information and signposting service to all those who need it in Manchester. We are still your health and social care champion!
It’s PTSD Awareness Day! People with PTSD often have nightmares or flashbacks about what happened. This can make it hard to sleep or focus, and daily life becomes difficult.
#PTSD #MentalHealth #Talk
#PTSD #MentalHealth #Talk
June 27, 2025 at 1:58 PM
It’s PTSD Awareness Day! People with PTSD often have nightmares or flashbacks about what happened. This can make it hard to sleep or focus, and daily life becomes difficult.
#PTSD #MentalHealth #Talk
#PTSD #MentalHealth #Talk
Our new Youtube channel is up and running, check out all the exciting news and interviews here:
www.youtube.com/@Healthwatch...
#healthwatchmanchester
www.youtube.com/@Healthwatch...
#healthwatchmanchester
June 23, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Our new Youtube channel is up and running, check out all the exciting news and interviews here:
www.youtube.com/@Healthwatch...
#healthwatchmanchester
www.youtube.com/@Healthwatch...
#healthwatchmanchester
It’s Learning Disability Week (16 - 22 June) this year’s theme is “Do you see me?” which is all about making sure that people with a learning disability are seen, heard, included, and valued in all aspects of life
www.mencap.org.uk/learningdisa...
#learningdisabilityweek #LD #healthwatchmanchester
www.mencap.org.uk/learningdisa...
#learningdisabilityweek #LD #healthwatchmanchester
June 20, 2025 at 11:05 AM
It’s Learning Disability Week (16 - 22 June) this year’s theme is “Do you see me?” which is all about making sure that people with a learning disability are seen, heard, included, and valued in all aspects of life
www.mencap.org.uk/learningdisa...
#learningdisabilityweek #LD #healthwatchmanchester
www.mencap.org.uk/learningdisa...
#learningdisabilityweek #LD #healthwatchmanchester
Wishing good health, peace, and happiness to everyone celebrating Eid al-Adha. #eidmubarak #eidaladha
June 6, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Wishing good health, peace, and happiness to everyone celebrating Eid al-Adha. #eidmubarak #eidaladha
The NHS is offering free lung health checks to current and former smokers aged 55-74 from its mobile clinics in Manchester from 15 May until the end of June.
Check when it is coming to your GP practice here: www.mft.nhs.uk/lunghealthch...
#GMLungHealthCheck
Check when it is coming to your GP practice here: www.mft.nhs.uk/lunghealthch...
#GMLungHealthCheck
May 30, 2025 at 12:39 PM
The NHS is offering free lung health checks to current and former smokers aged 55-74 from its mobile clinics in Manchester from 15 May until the end of June.
Check when it is coming to your GP practice here: www.mft.nhs.uk/lunghealthch...
#GMLungHealthCheck
Check when it is coming to your GP practice here: www.mft.nhs.uk/lunghealthch...
#GMLungHealthCheck
We’re here to listen! If you have concerns about healthcare services or want to share your experiences, come and speak with us during our outreach at Withington Baths & Leisure Centre on 29 May 2025.
No appointment needed—just drop by and have your say!
#HealthwatchManchester #YourVoiceMatters
No appointment needed—just drop by and have your say!
#HealthwatchManchester #YourVoiceMatters
May 19, 2025 at 10:59 AM
We’re here to listen! If you have concerns about healthcare services or want to share your experiences, come and speak with us during our outreach at Withington Baths & Leisure Centre on 29 May 2025.
No appointment needed—just drop by and have your say!
#HealthwatchManchester #YourVoiceMatters
No appointment needed—just drop by and have your say!
#HealthwatchManchester #YourVoiceMatters
The Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham sits down with a Manchester Men Speak Up member in this in depth discussion on all things health & care in Manchester.
How life expectancy levels fluctuate across GM.
manchestermenspeakup.org.uk/an-interview...
#manchestermenspeakup #greatermanchester
How life expectancy levels fluctuate across GM.
manchestermenspeakup.org.uk/an-interview...
#manchestermenspeakup #greatermanchester
May 12, 2025 at 10:33 AM
The Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham sits down with a Manchester Men Speak Up member in this in depth discussion on all things health & care in Manchester.
How life expectancy levels fluctuate across GM.
manchestermenspeakup.org.uk/an-interview...
#manchestermenspeakup #greatermanchester
How life expectancy levels fluctuate across GM.
manchestermenspeakup.org.uk/an-interview...
#manchestermenspeakup #greatermanchester
Need a pharmacy this Easter Sunday? 💊
We know it can be tricky to find one that's open—so here’s a quick guide to help you out in Manchester.
We’re here to keep you informed and supported.
#EasterSunday #ManchesterPharmacy #HealthwatchManchester
We know it can be tricky to find one that's open—so here’s a quick guide to help you out in Manchester.
We’re here to keep you informed and supported.
#EasterSunday #ManchesterPharmacy #HealthwatchManchester
April 17, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Need a pharmacy this Easter Sunday? 💊
We know it can be tricky to find one that's open—so here’s a quick guide to help you out in Manchester.
We’re here to keep you informed and supported.
#EasterSunday #ManchesterPharmacy #HealthwatchManchester
We know it can be tricky to find one that's open—so here’s a quick guide to help you out in Manchester.
We’re here to keep you informed and supported.
#EasterSunday #ManchesterPharmacy #HealthwatchManchester
If you're eligible, you can get your COVID-19 vaccine at a walk-in clinic in Manchester — no appointment needed.
Florence House Medical Centre
1344 Ashton Old Road, Openshaw, M11 1JG
🕘 Saturday | 9am – 5pm
#COVIDVaccine #Manchester #StayWell #NHS
Florence House Medical Centre
1344 Ashton Old Road, Openshaw, M11 1JG
🕘 Saturday | 9am – 5pm
#COVIDVaccine #Manchester #StayWell #NHS
April 17, 2025 at 11:31 AM
If you're eligible, you can get your COVID-19 vaccine at a walk-in clinic in Manchester — no appointment needed.
Florence House Medical Centre
1344 Ashton Old Road, Openshaw, M11 1JG
🕘 Saturday | 9am – 5pm
#COVIDVaccine #Manchester #StayWell #NHS
Florence House Medical Centre
1344 Ashton Old Road, Openshaw, M11 1JG
🕘 Saturday | 9am – 5pm
#COVIDVaccine #Manchester #StayWell #NHS