1. 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.

  2. 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?

  3. 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

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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?

  8. 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:

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. Updated government guidance on self-isolation

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

  13. 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.