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In this issue:
Welcome
Welcome to our first ebulletin since GDPR (General Data Protection Regulations) came into effect. Please accept our apologies for the lack of news recently, whilst we updated our records. If you have a colleague, friend or neighbour who would like to receive ebulletins from us in future, they can register at https://www.healthwatchtameside.co.uk/content/e-bulletin
New name for NHS Choices website
As part of a programme of work by NHS Digital to improve its services, the NHS Choices website will now be referred to as the NHS website. You may see both descriptions for a while, until all materials have been updated.For more information, see https://digital.nhs.uk/services/nhs.uk/nhs.uk-website-changes
Partnership Engagement Network Conference
Would you like to hear about and contribute to the development of local services in Tameside and Glossop? Tameside Council, Tameside and Glossop Clinical Commissioning Group and Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust are committed to working in partnership with the public, stakeholders, partners and organisations in the voluntary, community and faith sectors. Ensuring that the public voice and opinion is at the heart of the public sector is key to designing approaches and strategies that meet the needs of communities. The Partnership Engagement Network enables everyone to play an active role in developing the approaches that are taken in the delivery and commissioning of services. The next Partnership Engagement Network Conference will include: • Presentations from key speakers • A chance to join other PEN members to engage on key pieces of work taking place across Tameside & Glossop including: When? - Monday 15th October 2018 Lunch will be provided at 1.00pm Due to venue capacity it is requested that you book in advance and spaces are initially limited to two per organisation. You can book a place via the following link: For more information see https://www.tamesideandglossopccg.org/Get-Involved/Tameside-Glossop-Partnership-Engagement-Network-(P  Consultations
Conditions for which over-the-counter items should not routinely be prescribed – NHS England consulted early this year on reducing the prescribing of over-the-counter medicines for minor, short-term health concerns. They have now published new guidance on conditions for which over the counter items should not routinely be prescribed in primary care. Before considering next steps and our response to the new NHS England guidance it is important to understand the potential impact of those changes on local people. The deadline for comments is 24 October 2018. Contracting arrangements for Integrated Care Providers (ICPs) – NHS England are consulting on the contracting arrangements for Integrated Care Providers (ICPs). Closing date: 26 October 2018.
Golden Harvest
A celebration for Older People's Day. Friday 5th October 2018: 9.30am - St. Anne's Church Hall, Ashton-under-Lyne 2.30pm - Hyde Town Hall For more details see the flyer Care Quality Commission reports
These reports have been issued by the Care Quality Commission since our last ebulletin. Clicking on the links will take you to the relevant CQC website page.
Guide Lane Nursing Home - https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-320350573 Riverside - https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-310254610 Droylsden Medical Practice - https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-516655343 Millbrook Care Centre - https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-306940437 Oakwood Care Centre Ltd - https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-2116689470 Staveleigh Medical Centre - https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-537732304 Denton Medical Practice - https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-553779820 Elite Care Services (UK) Ltd - https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-1988253639 Direct Care (Tameside) - https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-1024807955 Head Office Courtyard Continuing Care Ltd - https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-2778242039 Market Street Medical Practice - https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-559031378 Careline Homecare (Tameside) - https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-3132341961 Clarkson House Residential Care Home - https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-119133747 West End Medical Centre - https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-583835970 Tameside Link - https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-158746360 Bowlacre Home - https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-118326741 Wilshaw House - https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-1181844938 The Vicarage Residential Care Home - https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-119117750 Albion Medical Practice - https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-558308813 Greatwood House - https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-123208382 Simply One Dental Droylsden - https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-4432353387 Hurst Hall - https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-123208416 Medlock Vale Medical Practice - https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-542636285
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