1. Children's Mental Health Event Feedback

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    We want to know how parents and carers who look after children and young people experiencing mental health concerns are supported. Share your views to help us make care better

  2. Healthwatch Wigan and Leigh are recruiting a new Director to join the organisation

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    Do you care about your local health and social care services? Do you have a strategic background and want to make a difference within your local community? If the answer is YES then you could be interested in joining our Board

  3. What are your experience of accessing GP appointments?

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    Healthwatch Wigan and Leigh are conducting a project around access to GP appointments within the Wigan Borough

  4. Coronavirus – Information on local health and social care services within the Wigan Borough

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    We have collated information about different health and social care services within the Wigan Borough and how they have been effected by Coronavirus.

  5. Are you living with a disability or a long term condition during the Coronavirus Outbreak?

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    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.

  6. Because We All Care

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    Give feedback on health and social care services to support the NHS #BecauseWeAllCare

  7. Have you left hospital during COVID-19? Tell us your experience

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    To respond to coronavirus, hospitals in Wigan & Leigh had to quickly change. Tell us how this has affected the care you or your loved one has received.

  8. New COVID-19 restrictions affecting Wigan & Leigh

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    An outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) has been identified in parts of Greater Manchester, East Lancashire, and West Yorkshire. The government and relevant local authorities are acting together to control the spread of the virus.

  9. Children's Mental Health - Parents & Carers Survey

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    Is your child waiting to see, currently seeing, or has recently finished seeing a professional in the last 12 months to help them with their emotional and mental health?

  10. Discharge from hospital project - Patients & carers

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    Have you or someone you care for recently been discharged from hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic?

  11. New look for GP practices

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    Here's what your GP practice will now look like due to COVID-19 safety measures

  12. Local lockdown restriction update & COVID-19 bulletin

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    After Greater Manchester leaders urged the government to review the regional Covid-19 restrictions, on 20th August, Wigan Borough was removed from the local lockdown and residents will now need to follow national rules.

  13. Hospital discharge project

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    Find out how you can get involved with our work on hospital discharge experiences during COVID-19.

  14. Coronavirus Testing Project - Test & Trace

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    Take part in our latest COVID-19 project and share your experiences of coronavirus testing, being asked to self isolate, and more.

  15. Care home experiences during COVID-19 project

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    Have you or a loved one been living in a Wigan Borough care home during the COVID-19 pandemic? We'd like to hear your experiences.

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

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    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?

  17. Think you need to go to A&E? Call NHS 111 first

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    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.

  18. Frequently asked questions about the COVID-19 vaccine

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    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:

  19. Think NHS 111 First

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

  20. Community Pharmacy: Keeping You Safe This Winter

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    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.

  21. COVID-19 Vaccination Programme Update

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    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.

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

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

  23. Get involved with our project on digital exclusion

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    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.

  24. Our 2021-2022 work plan

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    Every year Healthwatch Wigan and Leigh (HWWL) puts in place a work plan that sets out what we are going to focus on to ensure our work reflects the issues that matter to local people.

  25. Join our Advisory Committee!

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    Could you be a volunteer member of the Healthwatch Wigan & Leigh Advisory Committee?

  26. Could you be a volunteer member of our Advisory Committee?

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    We are recruiting up to 16 volunteers to form an Advisory Committee who will review issues relating to Healthwatch in detail and make recommendations regarding its independence, transparency and openness.

  27. Have you used continence services in the Wigan Borough?

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    Healthwatch Wigan and Leigh wants to hear about people’s experience of using continence services in the Wigan Borough and we want to hear from you.

  28. Easing of COVID-19 restrictions - Monday 19th July 2021

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    As of July 19th 2021, most legal restrictions preventing the spread of COVID-19 are being lifted in England.

  29. Accessing care through your GP Practice - share your views

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    Healthwatch Wigan and Leigh would like to hear about your experience of accessing care through your GP Practice.

  30. Covid Oximetry @home

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    The NHS is expanding a self-monitoring service which is helping to support people at home who have been diagnosed with coronavirus and are most at risk of becoming seriously unwell.

  31. Urgent and Emergency Care for Mental Health Project

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    Have you or do know someone who has received urgent and emergency care treatment at a time of mental health crisis?

  32. Updated government guidance on self-isolation

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    Find out how government guidance has changed since August 16th.

  33. Are you or your loved ones waiting for hospital care? Share you views

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    Millions of people have had their treatment delayed by the pandemic – are you one of them? We want to know if you’re getting the advice, information and support you need while you wait.

  34. Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

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    September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Cancer in children and young people is rare, and cure rates are much higher on average than adult cancer - which is why it's important to recognize the signs and symptoms early.

  35. World Suicide Prevention Day

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    Friday 10th September 2021 is World Suicide Prevention Day. Here is some information about the event and resources for suicide.

  36. THRIVE Directory - Children and Young People's Mental Health Services

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

  37. A statement about Edenfield Centre from Healthwatch in Greater Manchester

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    Healthwatch in Greater Manchester have released a joint statement regarding the events taking place.

  38. Six-week postnatal checks are failing many new mothers

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    Deep-dive analysis of experiences of 2,693 new mothers and birthing parents shows that six-week postnatal checks – required of GPs in England - are failing many new mothers. We call for action.

  39. Exploring the experiences of Care Home staff in accessing Health and Adult Social Care services for their residents post Covid pandemic.

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    This report contains the findings of a project undertaken to explore the current situation in care homes in accessing health and adult social care services. This was in response to anecdotal reports to Healthwatch Wigan and Leigh that some services were still running pandemic style models of service delivery.

  40. Winter Wise. A guide to keeping well this Winter

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    Winter Wise. A guide to keeping well this winter

  41. Be ready for winter by stocking up your cabinets with a winter first aid kit to help you look after your child 🩹❄️

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    Include items like a bottle of infant or children’s paracetamol (Calpol) or Ibuprofen, thermometer and plasters so you’re ready to come to their rescue at short notice.
    Check out our handy 3-step guide to keep your family healthy, safe and well this winter 👉 www.gmintegratedcare.org.uk/3-steps-to-keep-healthy #GTKWTG

  42. NHS dentist shortages to be tackled with cash incentive

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    Dentists who set up practice in areas of England with poor access to NHS care will be offered a £20,000 bonus.

    The government has also announced higher payments for dentists who take on new patients and teeth-cleaning in schools as part of a plan to expand levels of dental care.

  43. GM Walking Festival

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    Aligning with May’s National Walking Month, The GM Walking Festival is a celebration of walking and an opportunity for everyone to join in with a programme of free, organised group walks across Greater Manchester.