1. Thinking about end of life care for you and your family

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    End of life care is support for people who are in the last months or years of their life. The guidance on the NHS website helps you know what to expect, how to plan ahead and how to manage your day to day decisions.

  2. Because We All Care

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

  3. How do I get a social care needs assessment?

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    If you need social care, whether that's home adaptations or a care home, a care needs assessment is the first step.

  4. What is adult social care?

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    Do you or a loved one need help with social care? Read the article below and find out answers to key questions about who can access adult social care and how to pay for it.

  5. Healthwatch Quarter 3 report - October to December 2021

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

  6. Advice and Information

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    Information and advice around health and social care

  7. Big Conversation

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    The Big Conversation is a five year project to shape the future of health and care As part of this, they are having an ongoing cycle of engagement working with people ,communities find out what is important to people with regards to their health.

  8. Celebrating ten years of people speaking up to make care better

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    We mark the difference the public has made in improving NHS and social care services.

  9. What are the functions of a Healthwatch?

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    We exist on a national and local level, working towards the same goal of enabling people to have a voice about their health and social care systems.

  10. Launch of the Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership Strategy and Joint Forward Plan

    Advice and Information -

    In March 2023, the Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership (ICP) Strategy was signed off by the Greater Manchester ICP Board.

  11. Annual Report 2022-23

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    Together we’re making health and social care better

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

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    Winter Wise. A guide to keeping well this winter

  13. What does Blue Monday mean for our mental health?

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    January’s third Monday, “Blue Monday”, is thought to be the most depressing day of the year. Spoiler: it isn’t. Let’s look after our mental health against commercial influences.

  14. Autumn Report 2023

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    “Over the last quarter HWWL has ensured representation on an increasing
    number of committees and groups. The Chair and Chief Officer have a
    place on the ICS and ICB forums where we can ensure engagement
    and inclusion of public opinion is embedded into service design.

  15. Be Well Wigan

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    Take your first steps to walking more with our weekly short walks... Ideal for those returning to exercise, looking to up their step count, or just wanting a leisurely stroll and a chat.

  16. 2024 Board minutes

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    2024 board minutes.

  17. 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.

  18. What should you expect from home care services?

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    The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services?

  19. Quarterly Report: October - December 2019

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    Throughout the year we look at the issues that are important to you. We are currently in quarter three, this quarter focuses on information collected from October to December 2019