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In this issue:
Your voice
Since we produced a brief report last week, giving a snapshot of the responses received so far in our COVID-19 survey, we have already received considerable interest from the commissioners and providers of services in Tameside. A copy of the interim report can be found at www.healthwatchtameside.co.uk/news/healthwatch-tameside-covid-19-survey-interim-report-june-2020 We have been asked about people's experiences of using their GP during lockdown so far. Also, we have been asked what people would like to see happening in the future, and how technology might play a part in that. As we receive more completed surveys, if the overall picture changes, we will feed this into the decision-making system. We will produce another interim report in mid-July. Please be assured - we express all points of view. We know some people are happy using video conferencing for appointments, for example, but other people do not use computers and want a face-to-face appointment. If you have already completed the survey, thank you very much. However, the information received so far, might be different to your experiences and wishes for the future. If you have not completed the survey yet, please let us know your ideas by completing it at www.healthwatchtameside.co.uk/covid-19-survey We want as many people as possible to have the chance to 'Have their say'. Please pass on the link to your friends and family. The more voices we hear, the stronger our message to commissioners and providers of services can be. Know someone who would like a paper version of the survey? Please get in touch on 0161 667 2526 or email info@healthwatchtameside.co.uk with contact address details. We will post a survey, with a FREEPOST envelope for return of the completed survey. We can also complete the survey over the phone, if people would prefer that. Thank you.
Be scam aware Greater Manchester Police are giving out advice on how to spot a Test and Trace scam. The NHS Test and Trace service will not:
For more information see www.gmp.police.uk/news/greater-manchester/news/news/2020/june/gmp-gives-advice-on-how-to-spot-a-test-and-trace-scam/
Bright Sky app
Bright Sky is a free to download mobile app, providing support and information to anyone who may be in an abusive relationship or those concerned about someone they know. For more information, and to download the app, see the website at www.hestia.org/brightsky
Dementia cafe at Willow Wood During the current situation, the Dementia Cafe has gone virtual! Every Friday starting at 1pm, they are holding a Virtual Dementia Cafe over Zoom. Dementia nurses Nic and Sandra will both be there for advice and support, and there will be plenty of chat - and maybe the odd quiz thrown in. Just email dementia@willowwood.info for the link to join. For more information, and instructions about using Zoom, see the website at www.willowwood.info/patients-and-families/dementia-support
COVID-19 (coronavirus) guidance With all the changes that are being announced, we understand there may be some confusion. Here are some trusted websites you can look at, to get up-to-date information: Tameside Mental Health - www.tameside.gov.uk/coronavirus/mentalhealth Tameside Council website - www.tameside.gov.uk/coronavirus If you have further queries, or need help while self-isolating or shielding, the number to ring is 0161 342 8355. Tameside & Glossop Clinical Commissioning Group - www.tamesideandglossopccg.org/news/covid-19 NHS website - www.nhs.uk/health-at-home/ Healthwatch England - www.healthwatch.co.uk/ 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.
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