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A new report by MPs into dental care, which draws upon the experiences people have shared with us, has called for urgent reform so more people can access an NHS dentist.

Thousands of doctors, nurses, dentists and other healthcare staff will be trained in England every year as part of the first ever Long Term Workforce Plan published by the NHS and backed by the Government today.

Many people have told us that they struggle to find information about the perimenopause and the menopause.

Healthwatch in Greater Manchester publish its first Annual Report which highlights their activities over the past year and the impact the independent network has achieved.

One of our long-serving trustees of Healthwatch Bolton sadly passed away in June 2023.

Our annual report for 2022-23 is now available

We asked you to tell us about your experiences of having either a telephone or a video appointment with a health care professional

Access to NHS Dentistry is problematic in Bolton and is affecting the health and wellbeing of people unable to access good dental care

The Care Act 2014, makes a safeguarding adults board a statutory requirement. 

This report contains feedback from the public about preferences for primary care extended provision in Bolton

We know there are a lot of concerns in communities about the Strep A infection. The Government has some updated information for parents or anyone who is concerned.

We know from our conversations with the public that some patients report feeling rushed during appointments and struggling to make themselves heard. Here are some tips that could help you get the most out of visiting your GP.