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In this issue:
Healthwatch Tameside services Healthwatch Tameside is still open, although staff are working from home (on their usual part-time basis). What we can offer: Tell us your story - we would love to hear how you are coping, if you live in Tameside. Are you somebody who is self-isolating (because you are ill, or to keep you safe), a carer, somebody who is working from home and/or social distancing, or maybe you are a key worker? Whoever you are, if you have news to share about living through COVID-19 restrictions, please get in touch. We can pass on (anonymously) to the people in charge of Tameside services, what is working for you, and any ideas you have that would help people more. Our phone number is 0161 667 2526 or email us on info@healthwatchtameside.co.uk Information/signposting - if you need help with health or care queries, get in touch. Please follow us on our Twitter account @HealthwatchTame, where we will post information from trusted sources.
COVID-19 (coronavirus) guidance
The guidance is changing daily at the moment. Here are some trusted websites you can look at, to get up-to-date information: Government website - www.gov.uk/coronavirus Tameside Council website - www.tameside.gov.uk/coronavirus If you have further queries, or need help while self-isolating, the number to ring is 0161 342 8355. NHS website - www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/ Tameside Hospital - www.tamesidehospital.nhs.uk/ You can check if you have symptoms using NHS 111 online - 111.nhs.uk/covid-19 Waste services - all Greater Manchester recycling centres have been closed recycleforgreatermanchester.com/coronavirus-covid-19-update-and-advice/ For details of local bin collection services, refer to your local council website.
Keeping busy Here is some information about changes to local activities, which you can now access at home. Tameside libraries - although the libraries are closed, you can still access reading online. Here is the link giving details of what to do www.tameside.gov.uk/libraries Tameside music service - Changes are being made to how lessons are taught. See this link for details https://public.tameside.gov.uk/pressreleases/f1030pressreleasestory107.asp?story=2095&keyword= Change 4 Life - here are some activitiy ideas for children www.nhs.uk/change4life/activities/indoor-activities Sport England - the website includes links to a variety of different free exercise www.sportengland.org/stayinworkout#get_active_at_home Active Tameside - exercises to do at home www.activetameside.com/live-active/ Every day there are new ideas of things to do, and activities to join in with, being posted online. If you find something you think others would like to know about, please send Healthwatch Tameside the details info@healthwatchtameside.co.uk
Other resources
Mental wellbeing while staying at home - here are some links which you might find useful: Every Mind Matters - www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-staying-at-home-tips/ Tameside Oldham and Glossop Mind - www.mind.org.uk/information-support/coronavirus-and-your-wellbeing/ Government (learning disability) - www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-for-the-public-on-mental-health-and-wellbeing/guidance-for-the-public-on-the-mental-health-and-wellbeing-aspects-of-coronavirus-covid-19#people-with-a-learning-disability Action Together - support and information to voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) organisations can be found on their website www.actiontogether.org.uk/covid-19 This link also includes information about volunteering - Action Together are co-ordinating the volunteer response in Tameside. Specific health conditions - whatever health condition you may be living with, you can still access their usual websites. Further information about the support available can be found on each website. There is also information on the NHS website www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/advice-for-people-at-high-risk/ COVID-19 information in languages other than English - www.doctorsoftheworld.org.uk/coronavirus-information/# BSL COVID-19 information from Sign Health - www.signhealth.org.uk/ COVID-19 symptom tracker research - if you would like to support scientists at Kings College London, you can take part via an app. https://covid.joinzoe.com/
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