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Our Annual Report 2020-2021
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.
29 June 2021
Report
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We're Hiring - Young Persons Engagement Officer
Do you have experience of working with children and young people and do you understand the challenges they face? Are you passionate about empowering young people to have their voices heard?
14 June 2021
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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.
29 March 2021
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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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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
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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.
11 May 2020
Blog
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Organ Donation Week 2021
Organ Donation Week 2021 runs from 20 - 26th September, and is the BIGGEST ever Organ Donation Week!
20 September 2021
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Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Week
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.
14 September 2021
Blog
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World Suicide Prevention Day
Friday 10th September 2021 is World Suicide Prevention Day. Here is some information about the event and resources for suicide.
10 September 2021
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Experiences of Using NHS 111 Snapshot Survey
24 September 2021
An engagement outcome report on people's experiences of using...
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Difficulties accessing NHS Dental Services in Greater Manchester: a joint report
17 August 2021
During the COVID pandemic people across Greater Manchester have told...
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Our Annual Report 2020-2021
29 June 2021
Throughout 2020-2021, we engaged with 2,872 people across the Wigan...
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Financial Reserves Policy
31 March 2021
Wigan Borough Healthwatch CIC Financial Reserves Policy
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