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Is your child revising for exams and feeling overwhelmed? đź“š
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
Advice and Information
Samaritans
If there's something on your mind, you can always talk to the Samaritans about it.
📱 116 123
📱 116 123
Advice and Information
What the new dental recovery plan means for you
Are you struggling to find an NHS dentist? The new dental recovery plan might help you get the dental care you need.
Advice and Information
Industrial action: senior NHS doctors and government reach agreement
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.
Response
Cost of living remains barrier to health for the most vulnerable
The cost of living remains a barrier to health, particularly for people on low incomes, and those requiring dental care.
Blog
Be Well Wigan
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.
Advice and Information
International Woman's Month Celebration
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"!
We love their tagline: "Invest in women. Accelerate progress"!
Advice and Information
Adult ADHD Services Greater Manchester
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.
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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Autumn Report 2023
“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.
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.
Report
NHS dentist shortages to be tackled with cash incentive
Dentists who set up practice in areas of England with poor access to NHS care will be offered a ÂŁ20,000 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.
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.
News
What does Blue Monday mean for our mental health?
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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