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Following an official Government announcement on Monday 16th March 2020, the Healthwatch Wigan and Leigh team will be working remotely until further notice. -
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If you’ve called 111 or visited 111.nhs.uk within the last 3 months we’d love to hear from you about what happened. -
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DW Stadium's Fit Latics programme is starting Monday 17th May - find out how it can help you lead a healthier lifestyle! -
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In this patient story, we follow Mabel and her experience getting discharged from hospital. -
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In this patient story, we follow Mabel and her experience getting a regular prescription. -
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Waiting for your A-level or GCSE results is always a nerve-racking for young people (and even their families!), especially after curriculum and exam changes this year due to CIVID-19. Find out how to deal with the results day nerves: -
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In this patient story, we follow Mabel and her experience accessing dressing changes and wound care after her hospital discharge. -
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World Alzheimer's Month is the international campaign from Alzheimer's Disease International that takes place every September. -
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September 13-19 marks Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Week, an annual event to raise awareness of the condition and the impact on sufferers and their families. -
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Organ Donation Week 2021 runs from 20 - 26th September, and is the BIGGEST ever Organ Donation Week! -
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Tuesday 21st September marked World Alzheimer's Day 2021, and the team headed to Wigan Grand Arcade for an information and signposting event. -
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The King’s Fund and Healthwatch England jointly call for urgent action to address hospital waiting lists and improve patients’ experience of delays to treatment -
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Every October, people all over the world show their support for everyone affected by breast cancer. This article will cover some of the signs and symptoms of breast cancer in both men and women, and what support is available to you. -
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Sober October is an action month organised by Macmillan Cancer Support and a chance to go alcohol-free this October to raise money for charity. -
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Monday 18th October 2021 marks World Menopause, a day that raises awareness of the menopause, and the support options available for improving health and wellbeing. This year's theme is bone health. -
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The three biggest issues facing men are mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer. This Movember is a time to know the facts about men's health and create services that work for men. -
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Lung cancer is the third most common cancer in the UK and the most common cause of cancer death in the UK. Find out what the signs and symptoms are for Lung Cancer Awareness Month. -
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10,000 people in the UK are newly diagnosed with pancreatic cancer each year - yet few people can name the symptoms. Find out what they are, and what to do if you're concerned about pancreatic cancer. -
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Lack of access to NHS dentistry has intensified as an issue for people over the last 18 months - issue decision-makers must react to now, to protect our health.