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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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Take a look at what the guidance around visiting your loved ones in care homes means in practice. -
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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. -
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Information and advice around health and social care -
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Together we’re making health and social care better -
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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. -
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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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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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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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Falling as we get older is quite common, and although most falls don't cause serious injury they can leave us feeling quite distressed. The good news is there are lots of things you can do to stay steady on your feet. -
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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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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. -
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This article explains what personal health budgets are and how they are helping people to get care and support. -
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Some people with long-term complex health needs qualify for free social care arranged and funded solely by the NHS. This is known as NHS continuing healthcare. -
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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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Tips to help you stay well this winter and get the care you need. -
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The continuing cost of living crisis is adversely affecting people's physical and mental wellbeing. -
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Include items like a bottle of infant or children’s paracetamol (Calpol) or Ibuprofen, thermometer and plasters so you’re ready to come to their rescue at short notice.
Check out our handy 3-step guide to keep your family healthy, safe and well this winter 👉 www.gmintegratedcare.org.uk/3-steps-to-keep-healthy #GTKWTG
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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?