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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. -
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Give feedback on health and social care services to support the NHS #BecauseWeAllCare -
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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. -
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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. -
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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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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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We mark the difference the public has made in improving NHS and social care services. -
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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. -
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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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Winter Wise. A guide to keeping well this winter -
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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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“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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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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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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The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services? -
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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 -
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Policy & Procedure for the Appointment of Authorised Representatives at Healthwatch Wigan and Leigh -
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Healthwatch Wigan and Leigh hosted an Open Board Meeting which allowed members of the public to come and listen to upcoming projects and priorities which were discussed by Board Directors and staff. -
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Do you care about your local health and social care services? Do you have a strategic background and want to make a difference within your local community? If the answer is YES then you could be interested in joining our Board -
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Read Sheila's story about why she chooses to volunteer with the Healthwatch Wigan and Leigh team -
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Healthwatch Wigan and Leigh team of authorised representatives visited Leigh Family Practice to conduct an enter and view report. Within this report it sets outs; key findings, summary and results of the enter and view visit. -
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Healthwatch Wigan and Leigh team of authorised representatives visited Dr. Khatri & Partners Surgery to conduct an enter and view report. Within this report it sets outs; key findings, summary and results of the enter and view visit. -
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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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This policy says how people can complain about our work if they need to - this policy sets out the formal process of making a complaint. -
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Healthwatch Wigan and Leigh team of authorised representatives visited Atherleigh Park to conduct an enter and view report. Within this report it sets outs; key findings, summary and results of the enter and view visit. -
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Throughout 2019-2020, we engaged with 1,295 people across the Wigan Borough regarding their experiences with health and social care. This report highlights our activities within 2019-2020. -
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A quick update to let you know our holiday plans. -
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We want to know what YOU think Healthwatch should be focusing on over the next 12 months and why. -
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Every year Healthwatch Wigan and Leigh (HWWL) puts in place a work plan that sets out what we are going to focus on to ensure our work reflects the issues that matter to local people. -
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Could you be a volunteer member of the Healthwatch Wigan & Leigh Advisory Committee? -
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We are recruiting up to 16 volunteers to form an Advisory Committee who will review issues relating to Healthwatch in detail and make recommendations regarding its independence, transparency and openness.
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Throughout 2020-2021, we engaged with 2,872 people across the Wigan Borough regarding their experiences with health and social care. This report highlights our activities within 2020-2021. -
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Healthwatch Wigan and Leigh would like to hear about your experience of accessing care through your GP Practice. -
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In this patient story, we follow Mabel and her experience accessing dressing changes and wound care after her hospital discharge. -
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Wigan Borough Healthwatch CIC Financial Reserves Policy -
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An engagement outcome report on people's experiences of using NHS 111 from the Wigan Borough CCG.