Advice and Information

We want to hear about your experiences using Healthwatch in Greater Manchester and your thoughts on how you give feedback or raise concerns about health and care services.

You are invited to our Spotlight on Dementia event being held on Monday 18th May and Tuesday 19th May.

Bolton Carers Support have produced this Budget Friendly Soup Recipe Book. The book includes a range of simple, warming and budget-friendly recipes that are easy to prepare and perfect for everyday meals.

Check it’s on the pharmacy register to protect your health

Duncan Rudkin is the Chief Executive of the General Pharmaceutical Council, which regulates pharmacies, pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in Great Britain. Duncan explains why you could be putting your health at risk if you buy medicines online from illegal websites.

You've told us that you've experienced problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about how to register with a gp, what your rights are and what to do if you're refused the right to register.

A new petition to Parliament calls on the Government to protect the statutory powers of Healthwatch, powers that ensure real people can influence real decisions.

The Get To Know Where to Go campaign from NHS GM is back to support you and your family right through August.

Are you a refugee or seeking asylum in England? Learn about how to access NHS care and what services you’re entitled to.

We've published new research showing that there are significant gaps between the choices patients want when booking a GP appointment and the ones they are offered. But what choices should you get at your GP practice?

The Government has announced proposed changes to the way Healthwatch operates across the country. These include:
1. Transferring the work of Healthwatch England to the Department of Health and Social Care, and
2. Moving responsibility for local Healthwatch services to the NHS and local authorities.

Local and national organisations who offer information and support

Waiting for an attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) assessment can take a long time. What support is available for people while they wait?