Access to GP Services
This report captures the voices and experiences of people across the Wigan Borough who are accessing services at their General Practice (GP). We engaged with over 300 residents to hear how practices are continuing to interact with them.
19 April 2022
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Healthwatch Quarter 3 report - October to December 2021
This edition of Healthwatch Wigan and Leigh's quarter 3 newsletter is now available to read and includes the following updates and features:
12 January 2022
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Experiences of Using NHS 111 Snapshot Survey
An engagement outcome report on people's experiences of using NHS 111 from the Wigan Borough CCG.
24 September 2021
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Difficulties accessing NHS Dental Services in Greater Manchester: a joint report
During the COVID pandemic people across Greater Manchester have told their local Healthwatch that they were experiencing difficulties accessing NHS dental services.
17 August 2021
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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
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Financial Reserves Policy
Wigan Borough Healthwatch CIC Financial Reserves Policy
31 March 2021
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Engagement in the Ambulatory Care Unit 2018
We visited Royal Albert Edward Infirmary to understand how patients using this unit feel about this type of care.
8 December 2020
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Our response to the coronavirus outbreak - Report
As the COVID-19 cases climbed, our number one priority was to protect our people: our staff and our volunteers. In line with guidance from Healthwatch England, this meant postponing all our planned public events and engagement activities.
10 August 2020
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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 services have had to drastically change the support they offer the public.
10 August 2020
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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 Factsheet - GPs Working Differently
Your GP Practice is working differently at the moment. Check your GP practice website for the most up to date info or follow them if they are on social media.
27 April 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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