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one in 14 people over the age of 65 have dementia.
on in every 20 people under the age of 65 are diagnosed with Alzheimer's -
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Be Well is Wigan Council’s new holistic approach to health and wellbeing. Be Well brings leisure and wellbeing services together under one roof, helping to make an even bigger impact on the health and wellbeing of residents and customers. -
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Remember, Reflect , Recover
Wigan Borough's Covid-19 Places of Reflection -
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In March 2023, the Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership (ICP) Strategy was signed off by the Greater Manchester ICP Board. -
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Together we’re making health and social care better -
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2022-23 board minutes. -
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In a post-pandemic world where the cost-of-living crisis is challenging for many of us, prioritising our mental health and wellbeing is necessary. -
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The National Cancer Patient Experience Survey 2022 results were published this week. The survey was commissioned and managed by NHS England. -
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People are often in need of out-of-hours medical assistance. Using NHS guidelines we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed. -
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Mental health problems are more common among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual (LGBTQIA+) people. if you are struggling, feeling alone or need a little help, then check out our guide on how you can get the support. -
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As we enter flu season it's important you know what they symptoms of flu are and what the flu vaccine is. -
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Tips to help you stay well this winter and get the care you need. -
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The continuing cost of living crisis is adversely affecting people's physical and mental wellbeing. -
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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. -
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Our board meets every month to discuss local health and social care issues, and use what people are telling us to make decisions for our Healthwatch. Download minutes from our meeting from 15th May 2023 -
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Winter Wise. A guide to keeping well this winter -
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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
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Volunteers have a key part to play in helping us speak to as many people as possible within the Wigan Borough. Our volunteers are a vital part of our organisation, they bring valuable skills and knowledge to Healthwatch Wigan and Leigh. -
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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.
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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.
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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.
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We are reviewing adult ADHD services across Greater Manchester.
Services supporting adults through diagnosis for ADHD have long waiting lists, approximately 15,000 people. This means that an adult who is referred now could wait over 7 years for a diagnosis. Since 2019 the number of referrals into adult ADHD services have increased 500%, this means on average these services receive 1,500 referrals a month. -
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Our friends at Ekhaya.UK are celebrating International Women's Month with an empowering day filled with inspiring talks, interactive workshops, and engaging activities.
We love their tagline: "Invest in women. Accelerate progress"! -
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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. -
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The cost of living remains a barrier to health, particularly for people on low incomes, and those requiring dental care.
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Senior NHS doctors in England have voted to accept an offer from the government on pay and conditions, following months of strike action. Read our response. -
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Are you struggling to find an NHS dentist? The new dental recovery plan might help you get the dental care you need. -
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If there's something on your mind, you can always talk to the Samaritans about it.
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Online support is available for all students aged 10+ across Greater Manchester. Find support or chat to a mental health professional. Visit www.kooth.com or search www.gmintegratedcare.org.uk -
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2024 board minutes. -
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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. -
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Our board meets every month to discuss local health and social care issues, and use what people are telling us to make decisions for our Healthwatch. Download minutes from our meeting from 25th March 2pm-4pm
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The Value of Listening -
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A comprehensive project was undertaken to better understand those using mental health services provided by Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust (GMMH) for residents of the Wigan Borough. This was in response to concerns raised by national media regarding negative experiences of patients accessing mental health services across Edenfield Hospital, Prestwich by the same mental health trust.
The project aimed to understand residents’ experiences with mental health services under the relatively newly appointed provider, GMMH which replaced Northwest Boroughs in April 2021.
We spoke to a significant amount of people during this project and 130 of those agreed to share their
stories and for us to record them. -
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Complete our short survey and tell the NHS if you're getting the right help to prevent or deal with sight problems. -
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With NHS premises in a dire state and a repair backlog growing, we have analyzed people's experiences of the NHS estate, including hospitals, A&E waiting rooms, and parking facilities.