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Four questions staff should ask you or a loved one about your oral health if you’re a care home resident, according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence quick guide. -
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Routine dental care has had to change because of COVID-19, with social distancing rules making it difficult to access services. Here’s some information on how to access an NHS dentist during the pandemic.
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Find out how to access an NHS dentist within the Wigan Borough. -
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Routine dental care has had to change because of COVID-19. Following on from recent discussions with our Local Dental Committee, we are delighted to provide you with an update on accessing NHS dentistry. -
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During the COVID pandemic people across Greater Manchester have told their local Healthwatch that they were experiencing difficulties accessing NHS dental services. -
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The NHS provides essential treatments needed to keep your mouth, teeth and gums healthy and free of pain. Any treatment that is clinically necessary should be available. -
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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. -
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This edition of Healthwatch Wigan and Leigh's quarter 3 newsletter is now available to read and includes the following updates and features:
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Information and advice around health and social care -
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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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Together we’re making health and social care better -
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Dentists who set up practice in areas of England with poor access to NHS care will be offered a £20,000 bonus.
The government has also announced higher payments for dentists who take on new patients and teeth-cleaning in schools as part of a plan to expand levels of dental care.
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“Over the last quarter HWWL has ensured representation on an increasing
number of committees and groups. The Chair and Chief Officer have a
place on the ICS and ICB forums where we can ensure engagement
and inclusion of public opinion is embedded into service design.
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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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Everyone should be able to access good quality NHS dental services. Take a look at our top tips to help you get the most out of your next dental appointment. -
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Throughout the year we look at the issues that are important to you. We are currently in quarter three, this quarter focuses on information collected from October to December 2019 -
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Policy & Procedure for the Appointment of Authorised Representatives at Healthwatch Wigan and Leigh -
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Healthwatch Wigan and Leigh hosted an Open Board Meeting which allowed members of the public to come and listen to upcoming projects and priorities which were discussed by Board Directors and staff. -
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Do you care about your local health and social care services? Do you have a strategic background and want to make a difference within your local community? If the answer is YES then you could be interested in joining our Board -
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Read Sheila's story about why she chooses to volunteer with the Healthwatch Wigan and Leigh team -
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Healthwatch Wigan and Leigh team of authorised representatives visited Leigh Family Practice to conduct an enter and view report. Within this report it sets outs; key findings, summary and results of the enter and view visit. -
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Healthwatch Wigan and Leigh team of authorised representatives visited Dr. Khatri & Partners Surgery to conduct an enter and view report. Within this report it sets outs; key findings, summary and results of the enter and view visit. -
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Volunteers have a key part to play in helping us speak to as many people as possible within the Wigan Borough. Our volunteers are a vital part of our organisation, they bring valuable skills and knowledge to Healthwatch Wigan and Leigh. -
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This policy says how people can complain about our work if they need to - this policy sets out the formal process of making a complaint. -
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Healthwatch Wigan and Leigh team of authorised representatives visited Atherleigh Park to conduct an enter and view report. Within this report it sets outs; key findings, summary and results of the enter and view visit. -
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Throughout 2019-2020, we engaged with 1,295 people across the Wigan Borough regarding their experiences with health and social care. This report highlights our activities within 2019-2020. -
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Give feedback on health and social care services to support the NHS #BecauseWeAllCare -
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A quick update to let you know our holiday plans. -
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We want to know what YOU think Healthwatch should be focusing on over the next 12 months and why. -
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Every year Healthwatch Wigan and Leigh (HWWL) puts in place a work plan that sets out what we are going to focus on to ensure our work reflects the issues that matter to local people. -
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Could you be a volunteer member of the Healthwatch Wigan & Leigh Advisory Committee? -
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We are recruiting up to 16 volunteers to form an Advisory Committee who will review issues relating to Healthwatch in detail and make recommendations regarding its independence, transparency and openness.
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Throughout 2020-2021, we engaged with 2,872 people across the Wigan Borough regarding their experiences with health and social care. This report highlights our activities within 2020-2021. -
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Healthwatch Wigan and Leigh would like to hear about your experience of accessing care through your GP Practice. -
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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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Wigan Borough Healthwatch CIC Financial Reserves Policy -
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An engagement outcome report on people's experiences of using NHS 111 from the Wigan Borough CCG. -
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In this post we will be going through the complaints and query policy of Healthwatch Wigan and Leigh, the things WE can do for YOU, how we manage data protection, and any contact information you will need.