Healthwatch Rochdale

Healthwatch Rochdale We are your independent voice for better health & social care services in the Rochdale borough

Healthwatch is the independent consumer champion created to gather and represent the views of the public. Healthwatch will play a role at both national and local level and will make sure that the views of the public and people who use services are taken into account. Every voice counts when it comes to shaping the future of health and social care, and when it comes to improving it for today. Every

thing that Healthwatch Rochdale does will bring the voice and influence of local people to the development and delivery of local services.

We are at Number One Riverside until 4pm todayCould you share your health care experiences with us? Come and have a chat...
28/05/2026

We are at Number One Riverside until 4pm today

Could you share your health care experiences with us? Come and have a chat!

28/05/2026

Last Thursday of every month we are at Number One Riverside, Rochdale 10am h til 4pm

28/05/2026

Blissful Bumps - well-being for expectant mums - is back with a brand-new, ten-week course of sessions where you'll make a patchwork quilted floor blanket! 🤰

Working with textile artists and a range of inspirations from the Touchstones collections, relax through the meditative process of creativity, and get advice from the perinatal team on all things pregnancy and beyond.

📅 Weekly from Thursday 11 June - Friday 7 August
📍 Derby Street Family Hub, Rochdale

Places are free but limited, sign up now 👉 https://ow.ly/A3FN50Z4gBR

28/05/2026

🌟 It’s almost showtime!

⏳ One week and counting! Our 2026 Rochdale Volunteer Fair is just around the corner, and it's your chance to...

🙌 Meet amazing local organisations
💬 Chat about volunteering
💡 Find your perfect opportunity
🚶 FREE event, no tickets needed ...just turn up!

📅 Thursday 4 June 2026, 10am to 3pm
📍 Pioneers Market, Rochdale Exchange Shopping Centre, Newgate, Rochdale OL16 1BA

🔗 See the full line-up of local organisations who'll be there: https://www.actiontogether.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=4547

28/05/2026

📢Our Helping Hand cost of living support package supports households in Middleton, Heywood, Pennines, and Rochdale who are most in need.

Our package of assistance includes:-

✅Food vouchers
✅Help with housing and energy bills
✅Welcome spaces in libraries and community buildings
✅Access to the digitech library
✅Money and pension credit advice

For further information:-
☎️01706 923685
📱rochdale.gov.uk/costofliving

Today we are Number One riverside in Rochdale Town centre offering information, advice and signposting around your healt...
28/05/2026

Today we are Number One riverside in Rochdale Town centre offering information, advice and signposting around your health or social care needs.

We are keen to hear your lived experiences around using the NHS app - how do you find it?
Come and tell us - we are here 10am until 4pm.

Can't make it? - share your thoughts with us using our online webform
https://healthwatchrochdale.org.uk/share-your-feedback

27/05/2026

Apply online for help with NHS costs.

If you find it difficult to pay for your NHS costs, you could get help depending on your financial circumstances.

You do not have to be claiming benefits to apply. If you're employed with a low income you may still be eligible for help.

Check online: https://apply-for-help-with-nhs-costs.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/apply-online

26/05/2026

The RSV vaccine is available to book for free if

- you are 28 weeks pregnant or more – this will help protect your baby for the first few months after they're born

- you are aged 75 or over

- you live in a care home for older adults

Book yours with your GP or pharmacy.

If you live with a long-term medical condition, you can check if you're eligible for help to pay for:NHS prescriptionsNH...
26/05/2026

If you live with a long-term medical condition, you can check if you're eligible for help to pay for:
NHS prescriptions
NHS dental treatment
Sight tests, glasses and contact lenses
Travel to receive NHS treatment
NHS wigs and fabric supports

Find out what help you could get using the eligibility checker.
If you're eligible for help, you can find out what to do next and apply through the checker.

https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/check-if-youre-eligible-help

26/05/2026

Address

Rochdale

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm

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