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This article explains what personal health budgets are and how they are helping people to get care and support. -
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Some people with long-term complex health needs qualify for free social care arranged and funded solely by the NHS. This is known as NHS continuing healthcare. -
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Waiting for planned medical care or surgery can be a frustrating time. That’s why it’s so important that while you wait, you get regular, clear and accessible updates so that you can plan your next steps. -
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Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men in the UK. Globally, more than 1.3 million men are diagnosed with prostate cancer each year. -
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Your mental wellness is as important as your physical health but seeking help can be daunting. Here's what to expect when you seek support for your mental health. -
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Do you or a loved one need help with social care? Read the article below and find out answers to key questions about who can access adult social care and how to pay for it. -
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You might feel uncertain about the COVID-19 vaccine and how it will protect you. Here are some key facts to know about getting your jab. -
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Drink and needle spikings are serious crimes, and can seriously affect the health of the person who's been spiked. Make sure you know how to stay safe from spiking and what to do if you think you or someone you know has been spiked. -
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Most people feel stressed sometimes, for any number of reasons. But you shouldn't feel stressed most or all of the time, and it shouldn't be affecting your life. -
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Take a look at what you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccination programme, including how you will know when it's your turn, where to go, and why it's important. -
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Men’s health falls under two categories, mental health and physical health. There are three main issues that men face: Suicide, Prostate Cancer and Testicular Cancer. In this article we hope to help guide and advise you through these issues. -
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When you think of an addiction, what do you think of? Drugs? Alcohol? Whilst these two substances are both very capable of being a path to addiction, they are not the only addictions. Addiction can be defined as a dependency or unhealthy obsession. -
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Whilst we all can appreciate and enjoy a sit down to play some video games, this can very easily become problematic when taken to the extreme, and with the amount of time people spend on devices this problem is on the rise. -
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Bridging Gap, an independent mental health peer support organisation and Healthwatch Wigan and Leigh have come together to develop a Mental Health Lived Experience Forum. -
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People with eating disorders use food to cope with difficult situations or feelings. This can include limiting the amount of food eaten, eating very large quantities of food at once and much more. In this article we're going to take a look into ED's. -
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Healthwatch Wigan and Leigh makes its decisions in an open and transparent way and ensures the interests of the people of the Borough will always come first. -
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The Care Quality Commission has told Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust to make urgent improvements in the safety of community-based mental health services for adults of working age following an inspection of two teams in April. -
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The Big Conversation is a five year project to shape the future of health and care As part of this, they are having an ongoing cycle of engagement working with people ,communities find out what is important to people with regards to their health. -
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We mark the difference the public has made in improving NHS and social care services. -
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We exist on a national and local level, working towards the same goal of enabling people to have a voice about their health and social care systems. -
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SilverCloud have developed two new programs for parents and careers of young people who suffer with mental health issues. -
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one in 14 people over the age of 65 have dementia.
on in every 20 people under the age of 65 are diagnosed with Alzheimer's -
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Be Well is Wigan Council’s new holistic approach to health and wellbeing. Be Well brings leisure and wellbeing services together under one roof, helping to make an even bigger impact on the health and wellbeing of residents and customers. -
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Remember, Reflect , Recover
Wigan Borough's Covid-19 Places of Reflection -
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In March 2023, the Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership (ICP) Strategy was signed off by the Greater Manchester ICP Board. -
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In a post-pandemic world where the cost-of-living crisis is challenging for many of us, prioritising our mental health and wellbeing is necessary. -
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People are often in need of out-of-hours medical assistance. Using NHS guidelines we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed. -
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Mental health problems are more common among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual (LGBTQIA+) people. if you are struggling, feeling alone or need a little help, then check out our guide on how you can get the support. -
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As we enter flu season it's important you know what they symptoms of flu are and what the flu vaccine is. -
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Tips to help you stay well this winter and get the care you need. -
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The continuing cost of living crisis is adversely affecting people's physical and mental wellbeing. -
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January’s third Monday, “Blue Monday”, is thought to be the most depressing day of the year. Spoiler: it isn’t. Let’s look after our mental health against commercial influences.
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We are reviewing adult ADHD services across Greater Manchester.
Services supporting adults through diagnosis for ADHD have long waiting lists, approximately 15,000 people. This means that an adult who is referred now could wait over 7 years for a diagnosis. Since 2019 the number of referrals into adult ADHD services have increased 500%, this means on average these services receive 1,500 referrals a month. -
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Our friends at Ekhaya.UK are celebrating International Women's Month with an empowering day filled with inspiring talks, interactive workshops, and engaging activities.
We love their tagline: "Invest in women. Accelerate progress"! -
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Take your first steps to walking more with our weekly short walks... Ideal for those returning to exercise, looking to up their step count, or just wanting a leisurely stroll and a chat. -
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Are you struggling to find an NHS dentist? The new dental recovery plan might help you get the dental care you need. -
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If there's something on your mind, you can always talk to the Samaritans about it.
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Online support is available for all students aged 10+ across Greater Manchester. Find support or chat to a mental health professional. Visit www.kooth.com or search www.gmintegratedcare.org.uk -
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A year ago the Accessible Information Standard came into force. It requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate in a way that everybody can understand. Here's a reminder of what you should expect.