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Every October, people all over the world show their support for everyone affected by breast cancer. This article will cover some of the signs and symptoms of breast cancer in both men and women, and what support is available to you. -
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Sober October is an action month organised by Macmillan Cancer Support and a chance to go alcohol-free this October to raise money for charity. -
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Monday 18th October 2021 marks World Menopause, a day that raises awareness of the menopause, and the support options available for improving health and wellbeing. This year's theme is bone health. -
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Drink and needle spikings are serious crimes, and can seriously affect the health of the person who's been spiked. Make sure you know how to stay safe from spiking and what to do if you think you or someone you know has been spiked. -
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The three biggest issues facing men are mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer. This Movember is a time to know the facts about men's health and create services that work for men. -
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Lung cancer is the third most common cancer in the UK and the most common cause of cancer death in the UK. Find out what the signs and symptoms are for Lung Cancer Awareness Month. -
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10,000 people in the UK are newly diagnosed with pancreatic cancer each year - yet few people can name the symptoms. Find out what they are, and what to do if you're concerned about pancreatic cancer. -
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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:
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When you think of an addiction, what do you think of? Drugs? Alcohol? Whilst these two substances are both very capable of being a path to addiction, they are not the only addictions. Addiction can be defined as a dependency or unhealthy obsession. -
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Whilst we all can appreciate and enjoy a sit down to play some video games, this can very easily become problematic when taken to the extreme, and with the amount of time people spend on devices this problem is on the rise. -
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Healthwatch Wigan and Leigh makes its decisions in an open and transparent way and ensures the interests of the people of the Borough will always come first. -
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Information and advice around health and social care -
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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. -
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SilverCloud have developed two new programs for parents and careers of young people who suffer with mental health issues. -
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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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Together we’re making health and social care better -
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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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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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Winter Wise. A guide to keeping well this winter -
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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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A year ago the Accessible Information Standard came into force. It requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate in a way that everybody can understand. Here's a reminder of what you should expect.