Healthwatch Rochdale

08/10/2026

08/09/2026

Your place, your say! 📣 Spread the word!

Everyone in Smallbridge, Hurstead and Belfield is welcome—and every voice matters. Help decide how £20 million should be invested in your community.

Come along to St Ann’s Hall, Brocklebank Road, from 12:30–2:00 pm on Wednesday 2nd or Wednesday 9th September.

Scan the QR code to find out more and have your say!

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26/07/2026

If you need urgent mental health support in the North West you can call NHS 111 and select the mental health option 2.

▶️ nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-health-services/where-to-get-urgent-help-for-mental-health/

09/07/2026

The Government publishes guidance for hospital Trusts on car parking facilities. This covers the groups of people entitled to free parking, and includes information about hospital parking charges, concessions, and information on parking terms and conditions.

There are a small number of people who are entitled to free hospital parking, including those with a Blue Badge.
For more information on Blue Badges, the eligibility criteria and how to apply please visit
https://www.rochdale.gov.uk/parking-roads-transport/blue-badges/2

08/07/2026

Research by Transport Focus, the consumer champion for transport, found that half of people who have attended hospital in the last 12 months travelled by car. This means they need adequate hospital car parking facilities.

Have you experienced issues parking when visiting a hospital for an appointment or to visit someone?
Please tell us about it:
https://healthwatchrochdale.org.uk/share-your-feedback

You can read more in our article: https://healthwatchrochdale.org.uk/news/2026-07-02/what-are-people-telling-us-about-car-parking-hospitals

08/07/2026

Too often, car parking adds avoidable stress to people's hospital experience.
We found that, while guidance sets out clear expectations for hospital parking, the reality often falls short.
In our latest article, we unpack the parking challenges that can affect whether people attend hospital appointments on time – or at all – and what can be done to make hospital parking easier for patients and carers.
Read it here: https://healthwatchrochdale.org.uk/news/2026-07-02/what-are-people-telling-us-about-car-parking-hospitals

Has your experience been affected by parking issues?
Let us know in the comments or by completing our online form which can be anonymous:
https://healthwatchrochdale.org.uk/share-your-feedback

25/06/2026

The last Thursday of each month you will find us at Number One Riverside from 10am until 4pm.
We have some fabulous leaflets from NHS Greater Manchester “Information for parents and carers of little ones under 5” These are also available in Heywood Library

25/06/2026

25/06/2026

Heatstroke is a medical emergency – and with very high temperatures in parts of the country, it’s more important than ever to know the signs.

Find out how to spot it, what to do, and when to call 999.

➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/heat-exhaustion-heatstroke/