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In this issue:
Partnership Engagement Conference
The Partnership Engagement Network enables everyone to play an active role in developing the approaches that Tameside and Glossop Clinical Commissioning Group take in the delivery and commissioning of services.
Wed 28 February 2018 9:30 – 14:00 Dukinfield Town Hall For more information, and to book a place, look at this website - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/partnership-engagement-network-conference-tickets-42313069530
Intermediate Care consultation
NHS Tameside and Glossop Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has made a decision on the way they deliver and improve access to Intermediate Care following extensive consultation.
More information can be found on their website at http://www.tamesideandglossopccg.org/news/decision-reached-on-improving-access-to-intermediate-care
 Pilot scheme - mental health
The Anthony Seddon Fund is pleased to announce that they are working in partnership with the Single Commission and Pennine Care NHSFT to provide additional support in the community for those who are worried about their mental health or experiencing mental health distress.
As part of this pilot, a member of the Community Mental Health Team will be supporting drop-in sessions at The Anthony Seddon Centre, 12 George Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne. Drop-ins are on the following days and times:
These sessions will run initially till the end of March, when it will be reviewed.
This pilot scheme is suitable for anyone aged 16+ experiencing moderate mental health distress who would benefit from the advice of a mental health professional. Just turn up or if you would like to make an appointment please ring 0161 376 4439 or e-mail: office@tasfund.org.uk Think pharmacist first
Parents urged to think pharmacist first for minor illness in their children
Parents could get more convenient and timely expert advice if their child has a minor illness by opting to go to their local pharmacist first instead of the GP. For more information, please refer to http://www.tamesideandglossopccg.org/news/parents-urged-to-think-pharmacist-first-for-minor-illness-in-their-children National Institute for Health Research
The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Central Commissioning Facility (CCF) is currently looking for patients and members of the public to join a number of national and regional advisory panels across England. The deadline for applications is Monday 05 March 2018.
Details are available on their website:
https://www.nihr.ac.uk/about-us/how-we-are-managed/managing-centres/nihr-central-commissioning-facility/ccf-ppi/new-public-member-recruitment-2017.htm Healthwatch Tameside Survey
Alternatively, you can ring us on 0161 667 2526, or email: info@healthwatchtameside.co.uk
CQC inspections
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