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Manchester Women together @mwomentogether.bsky.social · 2h

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay – but looking after our mind and feelings matters every day!
We had a chat with Adele Owen, who runs the #ShiningaLightonSuicide project here in Manchester. She shared some amazing support options, so check it out: manchesterwomentogether.org.uk
#YouAreNotAlone

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Healthwatch Manchester @healthwatchmcr.bsky.social · 4d

Watch interview here: youtu.be/W6neXb0hjG8?si=zMiuKPfESyXp6TPa

Healthwatch Manchester @healthwatchmcr.bsky.social · 4d

Today is #WorldCerebralPalsyDay.
A day for recognition, inclusion & action for 50M people worldwide living with CP.
HWM’s Tom Carr spoke with Felix Phikiso, founder of JTFoundationUK, about life with CP, misconceptions & hope for a more inclusive future.
#Inclusion #CerebralPalsyAwareness

World Cerebral Palsy day interview with Felix Phikiso

YouTube video by Healthwatch Manchester

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Healthwatch Manchester @healthwatchmcr.bsky.social · 8d

Emma Hinchcliffe outlines how front door decisions are made in urgent care admissions at Working Together Conference

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Healthwatch Manchester @healthwatchmcr.bsky.social · 8d

Mental health leads providing an overview of development in psychological therapies in GM at Working Together Improvement conference

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Healthwatch Manchester @healthwatchmcr.bsky.social · 11d

Learn more:
🌐 bhf.org.uk/informationsupport
📞 BHF Helpline: 0808 802 1234

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Healthwatch Manchester @healthwatchmcr.bsky.social · 11d

To mark the World Heart Day, we speak with Ruth Goss, Senior Cardiac Nurse at the British Heart Foundation, about spotting symptoms, reducing your risk, and the vital support the BHF provides.
Watch interview: youtu.be/8YgUz5UXihU
#WorldHeartDay #HealthyHeartsMCR #LoveYourHeart

World Heart Day - Interview with Senior Cardiac Nurse, Ruth Goss

YouTube video by Manchester Women Together

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Healthwatch Manchester @healthwatchmcr.bsky.social · 17d

Find out more about Jess’s Rule:
www.gov.uk/government/n...

Jessica Brady's legacy inspires new life-saving GP safety rule

Patients with a potentially deadly illness will be diagnosed sooner thanks to a new life saving patient safety initiative called Jess' Rule.

www.gov.uk

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Healthwatch Manchester @healthwatchmcr.bsky.social · 17d

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

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Healthwatch Manchester @healthwatchmcr.bsky.social · 24d

Call 0300 078 0669 lines open 9am and 4pm Monday to Friday.
Let’s stamp out hate crime together.
#stophate #greatermanchester #healthwatchmanchester

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Healthwatch Manchester @healthwatchmcr.bsky.social · 24d

Healthwatch Manchester is a Hate Crime Reporting Centre.
If you are the victim of, or witness to, a hate crime you can report it to us safely and anonymously.
Especially if you are in a health and/or care setting when it happened.

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Healthwatch Manchester @healthwatchmcr.bsky.social · 24d

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 -

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Healthwatch Manchester @healthwatchmcr.bsky.social · 28d

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Healthwatch Manchester @healthwatchmcr.bsky.social · 28d

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

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Manchester Men Speak Up @mancmenspeakup.bsky.social · 29d

Tomorrow is Stand Up To Cancer Day.

Rona, our storyteller has shared her story with us. Her story will go live tomorrow- keep a look out!

#StandUpToCancer #Cancerstory #HealthwatchManchester #ManchesterMenSpeakUp #ManchesterWomenTogether

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Healthwatch Manchester @healthwatchmcr.bsky.social · Aug 20

Top tip: Some pharmacies may be open even if they haven’t notified NHS GM — so it’s always worth giving them a quick call before you set off.

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Healthwatch Manchester @healthwatchmcr.bsky.social · Aug 20

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

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Healthwatch Manchester @healthwatchmcr.bsky.social · Aug 13

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

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Healthwatch Manchester @healthwatchmcr.bsky.social · Aug 8

Read our blog: healthwatchingm.co.uk/your-voice-y...

Your Voice, Your Rights: Help Safeguard Independent Voice in Greater Manchester - HealthWatch in Greater Manchester

Healthwatch in Greater Manchester are standing alongside local Healthwatch across the country in calling for urgent action to protect the statutory powers

healthwatchingm.co.uk

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Healthwatch Manchester @healthwatchmcr.bsky.social · Aug 8

Your voice in health & social care is at risk.
Healthwatch’s statutory powers to act independently & influence the NHS are under threat. Sign the petition to protect your right to be heard.
Don't forget to add your name: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...

Petition: Review decision to abolish independent local Healthwatch

We are asking the government to: • Revisit its decision to abolish local independent services that speak up for the public • Consult with the public to codesign a service which meets their needs and s...

petition.parliament.uk

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Healthwatch Manchester @healthwatchmcr.bsky.social · Aug 7

Healthwatch Manchester press release:
www.healthwatchmanchester.co.uk/news/2025-07...

PRESS RELEASE: An open letter to the Secretary of State | Healthwatch Manchester

131 Local Healthwatch Services Unite to Oppose Government Plans to Undermine Independent Public Voice

www.healthwatchmanchester.co.uk

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Healthwatch Manchester @healthwatchmcr.bsky.social · Aug 7

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

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Manchester Men Speak Up @mancmenspeakup.bsky.social · Aug 6

Worried about your symptoms but too embarrassed to talk to the doctor about them?
Don’t worry- GPs have these conversations all the time, If your symptoms could be cancer, the earlier we find it the easier it is to treat.
Don’t delay – contact your GP today.
#gmfindcancerearly #manchestermenspeakup

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Healthwatch Manchester @healthwatchmcr.bsky.social · Jul 24

NHS England urges hospitals to maintain routine care during strikes, rescheduling only when essential. Attend appointments as planned unless contacted with changes.
#gpstrikes

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Healthwatch Manchester @healthwatchmcr.bsky.social · Jul 23

#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

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