In this issue:

• Healthwatch Tameside annual report
• Mental health support
• Tameside Age-Friendly newsletter
• Targeted lung checks
• NHS 111 First
• COVID-19

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.

Each local Healthwatch must produce an annual report, and send it to Healthwatch England by 30 June each year.

Healthwatch Tameside have complied with this requirement, and a copy of the report can be found on our website at www.healthwatchtameside.co.uk/report/2021-07-01/annual-report-202021

Past and current smokers in Tameside and Glossop are being invited to an NHS lung health check in a drive to improve earlier diagnosis of lung cancer and save more lives.

The initiative means more than 58,000 people aged 55 to 74 in the area will be invited to a lung health check by their GP, and over 65% will be eligible for an appointment. Over two years, this will identify an estimated 400 cases of lung cancer earlier than otherwise would have been.

For more information see www.tamesideandglossopccg.org/news/tameside-and-glossop-car-park-lung-health-checks-l

NHS 111 First

NHS 111 First reminds people who think they need the emergency department due to an urgent but not life-threatening medical need, to make sure they contact NHS 111 first rather than going straight to the emergency department.

NHS 111 can now book people in to be seen quickly and safely in the emergency department.  As well as this, NHS 111 is also able to direct to, or book an appointment at Urgent Treatment Centres, GP practices, pharmacies, emergency dental services and other key services.

To contact NHS 111 visit their website 111.nhs.uk or call 111.  It is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 

COVID-19

For up-to-date information about the latest rules and guidance see www.tameside.gov.uk/coronavirus

There are regular vaccination hubs around the borough, and additional pop-up clinics. More information about the location and opening times for each, see www.tameside.gov.uk/covidvaccine