In this issue:
If you have feedback about these topics, or any recent experiences about health or care services you think we should know about, give Healthwatch Tameside a call on 0161 667 2526. Or email info@healthwatchtameside.co.uk
Thank you.
Have you, or someone in your family, used any of these recently?
How did it go? What would have made the experience better for you?
The survey also gives you space to tell us about your recent experiences of using (or trying to use) other health and care services.
The online link to all our surveys is www.healthwatchtameside.co.uk/share-your-views. Please share this link with your family, friends and colleagues.
If you, or someone you know, prefers to complete surveys on paper, or over the phone, please give us a call on 0161 667 2526. Or you can request by email at info@healthwatchtameside.co.uk
Thank you for your support.
Health and wellbeing college
The aim of the college is to provide something very different for local people. They have moved away from the clinical focus offered by many traditional support services; instead they offer an educational approach designed to empower you to take control of your own health and wellbeing, while learning new skills, making friends and connecting with others. Their recovery-focused courses can support you to recognise your potential and make the most of your talents and resources, through self-management. In turn, this can help you to deal with any health challenges you may experience and achieve the things you want in life.
For more information see their website https://hwcollege.penninecare.nhs.uk/our-college
To find out about the courses on offer see https://hwcollege.penninecare.nhs.uk/our-courses
Ramadan and diabetes
If you are planning to fast during Ramadan, which begins on 12 April, it is important to talk to your diabetes team first.
More information can be found on the Diabetes UK website at www.diabetes.org.uk/guide-to-diabetes/managing-your-diabetes/ramadan
Developing a Spiritual Care Strategy
The Tameside and Glossop Chaplaincy service provides a service to all patients who are admitted into Hospital. Currently, the multi-faith chaplaincy team offers religious and spiritual care to people of faith and none.
The changing nature of communities in England means that chaplains respond to calls of increasing complexity. The diversity of religions and cultures within the population has grown. Chaplaincy provides highly skilled and compassionate spiritual support for patients, carers and staff facing situations which are at times harrowing and stressful.
As the Trust moves towards an Integrated Care model they recognise that the chaplaincy has to reflect this change.
To help them to achieve this and develop their future strategic priorities they are seeking your views that will best serve the needs of service users and align with the Trust objectives and values. You can take part in the survey at https://portal.tgh.nhs.uk/FFT/Home/LandingPage?SurveyId=129
Digital inclusion
Digital inclusion is making sure everyone has the means to access information online. This also includes having access to technology and knowing how to use this. Those who are digitally excluded may lack the skills, motivation and confidence or have no access to equipment.
learnmyway.com and skillsfortomorrow are two websites which offer online modules and videos to help support digital engagement development.
There are two newsletters available addressing the barriers that may prevent communities from accessing health information online, and explaining in a simple way about using the internet.
https://thebha.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Digital-Inclusion-5.pdf
https://thebha.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Part-2_-Digital-Inclusion.pdf
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