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Four questions staff should ask you or a loved one about your oral health if you’re a care home resident, according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence quick guide. -
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Routine dental care has had to change because of COVID-19, with social distancing rules making it difficult to access services. Here’s some information on how to access an NHS dentist during the pandemic.
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Find out how to access an NHS dentist within the Wigan Borough. -
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Routine dental care has had to change because of COVID-19. Following on from recent discussions with our Local Dental Committee, we are delighted to provide you with an update on accessing NHS dentistry. -
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During the COVID pandemic people across Greater Manchester have told their local Healthwatch that they were experiencing difficulties accessing NHS dental services. -
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The NHS provides essential treatments needed to keep your mouth, teeth and gums healthy and free of pain. Any treatment that is clinically necessary should be available. -
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Lack of access to NHS dentistry has intensified as an issue for people over the last 18 months - issue decision-makers must react to now, to protect our health. -
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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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Together we’re making health and social care better -
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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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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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Everyone should be able to access good quality NHS dental services. Take a look at our top tips to help you get the most out of your next dental appointment. -
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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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Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. 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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Find out what support is available to help you travel to your hospital appointments. -
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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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Help make sure that your practice meets people’s accessibility requirements using this checklist from Healthwatch Slough. -
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We wanted to find out what mental health support is available to local people who have received a cancer diagnosis and also speak to professionals to see what would help them support their patients, carers and families in the community? -
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We wanted to find out what support would local people want when leaving hospital after having a Stroke? We worked in partnership with other organisation to hold an events to gather patients experiences and thoughts around this project. -
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Policy & Procedure for the Appointment of Authorised Representatives at Healthwatch Wigan and Leigh -
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We spoken with up to 80 patients / carers about their experience with District Nursing Service within the Wigan Borough -
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This report explores the views and experiences of the Wigan Borough residents relating to end of life care. It is intended to inform the Care of the Dying Strategy that is being developed by the Wigan Clinical Commissioning Group & local partners. -
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Read the latest advice and information from NHS England and Public Health England about the Coronavirus. -
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The purpose of this report was to engage with drug and alcohol services users in the Wigan Borough and therefore understand their experiences and gather their views about the current drugs and alcohol service offer. -
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We visited Royal Albert Edward Infirmary to understand how patients using this unit feel about this type of care. -
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We spoke to over 21 people to understand why they're reasons behind visiting Leigh Walk In Center -
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We have collated information about different health and social care services within the Wigan Borough and how they have been effected by Coronavirus. -
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Please see the following document which highlights the change in maternity care services during the Coronavirus outbreak. -
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As part of the Adult Education Budget Maximus Training are offering fully funded courses to residents of Greater Manchester during the Coronavirus lock down period. -
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Information about access to urgent dental treatment during the Coronavirus Outbreak -
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The following document contains information from 'Stroke Association North West' and 'Think Ahead Stroke' about support for stroke patients and their families during coronavirus outbreak. -
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Your GP Practice is working differently at the moment. Check your GP practice website for the most up to date info or follow them if they are on social media. -
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We explain why it’s important to have a plan in place, should you or a loved one become critically ill with coronavirus. -
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Healthwatch England have published five different people's accounts on how COVID-19 has affected their lives, routine, and mental health. We've included links to where you can get advice and information too. -
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If you are experiencing or feel at risk of domestic abuse, or are worried about someone who might be, find out where you can go for advice and help. -
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In response to COVID-19, health and social care services have had to drastically change the support they offer the public. We have create a survey to gather peoples's experiences of this during the COVID-19 pandemic. -
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The NHS has started testing a coronavirus (COVID-19) contact-tracing app. Find out what we know so far and the issues the public might raise with local Healthwatch. -
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Find out what NHS services have been told about resuming routine care.
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What can we learn from those forced to self-isolate because of a long term health condition or disability? Debra Baxter, a volunteer at Healthwatch shares her experience of this during the Coronavirus pandemic. -
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In response to COVID-19, CQC has changed its approach to ensuring the safety and quality of care. Find out what they are doing and how you can help support them.
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The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recently issued updated guidance for the use of masks for the general public during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this article we have summarised their key recommendations for wearing face masks. -
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In July, Government advice for those shielding in England will change. We look at what these changes mean for you if you have been told to shield. -
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Give feedback on health and social care services to support the NHS #BecauseWeAllCare -
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In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, a number of GP practices across Wigan Borough have started to use Ask My GP to help them deliver their services.