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Frequently asked questions about the COVID-19 vaccine
Both the Pfizer/BioNTech and Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines are now available. Both vaccines have been shown to be safe and offer high levels of protection. Here are some answers to your frequently asked questions...
6 January 2021
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Our Annual Report 2019-2020
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.
2 July 2020
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Coronavirus - Debra’s Story
What can we learn from those forced to self-isolate because of a long term health condition or disability? Debra Baxter, a volunteer at Healthwatch shares her experience of this during the Coronavirus pandemic.
19 May 2020
Blog
What is the NHS COVID-19 contact tracing app?
The NHS has started testing a coronavirus (COVID-19) contact-tracing app. Find out what we know so far and the issues the public might raise with local Healthwatch.
11 May 2020
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Are you living with a disability or a long term condition during the Coronavirus Outbreak?
In response to COVID-19, health and social care services have had to drastically change the support they offer the public. We have create a survey to gather peoples's experiences of this during the COVID-19 pandemic.
11 May 2020
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Coronavirus Factsheet - Stroke Information
The following document contains information from 'Stroke Association North West' and 'Think Ahead Stroke' about support for stroke patients and their families during coronavirus outbreak.
24 April 2020
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Season's greetings from Healthwatch Wigan & Leigh!
A quick update to let you know our holiday plans.
21 December 2020
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Think you need to go to A&E? Call NHS 111 first
The NHS is providing a new and more convenient way for you to access urgent care from the 1 December. Find out what this means for you and your loved ones.
14 December 2020
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Public services: lessons from coronavirus
We're delighted to share this amazing story about the experiences of one of our brilliant volunteers, Debra Baxter.
27 October 2020
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Engagement in the Ambulatory Care Unit 2018
8 December 2020
We visited Royal Albert Edward Infirmary to understand how patients...
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Our response to the coronavirus outbreak - Report
10 August 2020
As the COVID-19 cases climbed, our number one priority was to protect...
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Living with a long term condition during the coronavirus - Report
10 August 2020
In response to COVID-19, we are aware that health and social care...
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Our Annual Report 2019-2020
2 July 2020
Throughout 2019-2020, we engaged with 1,295 people across the Wigan...
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