News and reports

Whilst we all can appreciate and enjoy a sit down to play some video games, this can very easily become problematic when taken to the extreme, and with the amount of time people spend on devices this problem is on the rise.

When you think of an addiction, what do you think of? Drugs? Alcohol? Whilst these two substances are both very capable of being a path to addiction, they are not the only addictions. Addiction can be defined as a dependency or unhealthy obsession.

Men’s health falls under two categories, mental health and physical health. There are three main issues that men face: Suicide, Prostate Cancer and Testicular Cancer. In this article we hope to help guide and advise you through these issues.

The THRIVE Framework is an integrated, person centred and needs led approach delivering mental health services for children, young people and their families.

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

This edition of Healthwatch Wigan and Leigh's quarter 3 newsletter is now available to read and includes the following updates and features:

Lack of access to NHS dentistry has intensified as an issue for people over the last 18 months - issue decision-makers must react to now, to protect our health.

Take a look at what you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccination programme, including how you will know when it's your turn, where to go, and why it's important.

10,000 people in the UK are newly diagnosed with pancreatic cancer each year - yet few people can name the symptoms. Find out what they are, and what to do if you're concerned about pancreatic cancer.

Lung cancer is the third most common cancer in the UK and the most common cause of cancer death in the UK. Find out what the signs and symptoms are for Lung Cancer Awareness Month.

Most people feel stressed sometimes, for any number of reasons. But you shouldn't feel stressed most or all of the time, and it shouldn't be affecting your life.

Drink and needle spikings are serious crimes, and can seriously affect the health of the person who's been spiked. Make sure you know how to stay safe from spiking and what to do if you think you or someone you know has been spiked.