Read the difference Healthwatch Rochdale made to local health and care services in 2022/23

Thursday, 22 June 2023 09:50

By David Murphy

Healthwatch Rochdale have today (Thurs 22nd June) published their 2022/23 Annual Report demonstrating how they have helped to shape and make a difference to local health and social care services.

The annual report outlines the work of Healthwatch Rochdale over the last twelve months, including the contribution of volunteers, the impact of their work and details of their future plans.

The Annual Report highlights that in 2022/23, Healthwatch Rochdale:

Celebrated ten years of service.
Recommenced their Enter and View Programme.
Published reports on various issues including Menopause and GP Patient Participation Groups.
Held an Open Day.
Spoke to 461 local people about their experience of health and social care services.
Gave information, advice and signposting support to 345 people.
Worked with 60 volunteers.

Kate Jones, Healthwatch Rochdale, Chief Executive Officer said:

“The annual report is a comprehensive showcase of all the work we have carried out over the past twelve months, and I am really pleased with all the great work we have recently undertaken.

“We have listened to the voice of Rochdale borough residents and used their experience as evidence to bring impactful change to the delivery of service from the health and social care system.

“None of our work would have been possible without local people speaking to us, the staff team and our amazing volunteers and I want to thank everyone for their contribution to our work.

“We have recently been awarded the contract to continue with the delivery of the Healthwatch service in the Rochdale borough and with the publication of our new workplan and strategy we have some great projects lined up for the coming year”.

You can read the Healthwatch Rochdale 2022/23 Annual report here https://healthwatchrochdale.org.uk/report/2023-06-22/Annual-Report-202223

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