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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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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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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.

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The Healthwatch Wigan and Leigh team is working from home

Following an official Government announcement on Monday 16th March 2020, the Healthwatch Wigan and Leigh team will be working remotely until further notice.

22 February 2021

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Community Pharmacy: Keeping You Safe This Winter

Community pharmacists are highly trained healthcare professionals who can advise on a range of minor illnesses and provide further support to keep you and family safe and healthy.

8 February 2021

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Think NHS 111 First

A message from Dr. Tim Dalton, local GP and chair of the NHS Wigan Borough CCG, on the NHS First 111 service.

8 February 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 regarding the vaccine:

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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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New COVID alert levels: Greater Manchester moves to 'VERY HIGH'

The government introduced a new set of local COVID alert levels last week, bringing localised restrictions - but what does 'Very High' mean for Wigan & Leigh?

19 October 2020