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Tell us what your health and care priorities are for 2021-22

We want to know what YOU think Healthwatch should be focusing on over the next 12 months and why.

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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...

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Get involved with our project on digital exclusion

If you’re a member of one of the groups at greater risk of digital exclusion, or know someone else who is, we want to hear your experiences.

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Have you used NHS 111 in the last 3 months?

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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COVID-19 Vaccination Programme Update

From Saturday 6th March, patients aged 56 – 59 (in priority group 8) will receive a letter from NHS England inviting them to book an appointment at one of the local nationally run vaccine clinics.

Latest reports and publications

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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

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

In response to COVID-19, we are aware that health and social care...

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Our Annual Report 2019-2020

Throughout 2019-2020, we engaged with 1,295 people across the Wigan...