Advice and Information

Choosing the right service when you are unwell or injured helps you to get the care you need as soon as possible. It also reduces pressure on emergency services, freeing them up to help those who need it most.

From 1 July 2023 the way members of the public make a complaint about primary care services to the commissioner has changed. Primary care services are GPs, dentists, opticians or pharmacy services.

Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.

The Board met virtually on Wednesday 23 January 2023. Find out what went on below.

The Board met virtually on Wednesday 14th December 2022. Find out what went on below.

The price of an NHS prescription will be increasing as of April 1st 2023. Here is the what you need to know about the change.

Healthwatch Manchester staff were recently invited to a workshop at Wythenshawe Hospital to learn more about a new online web portal and mobile app that connects you to your MFT medical information known as MyMFT

Find out where to go for sexual health services in Manchester

Are you looking to access mental health support in Manchester? We have a list of services below which you can access

Find out about a new NHS programme to help support people with diabetes.

In a new report, MPs have today warned that tackling the backlog caused by the pandemic is an "unquantifiable" challenge and have called for a broad national health and care recovery plan to be introduced.

Do you need support from Healthwatch Manchester, but are not sure that you've come to the right place? We are only able to support residents who live in & use services in Manchester.