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.
Thank you to everyone who completed our COVID-19 survey and/or the Vaccination survey and/or the Test and Trace survey.
The responses from these surveys have been analysed, and combined into one report. It makes interesting reading, or so we think. Please have a look for yourself, and share with your family, friends and colleagues.
The report is available to read on our website at www.healthwatchtameside.co.uk/report/2021-07-26/covid-19-survey-report-2021
If you need this report in a different format, please email info@healthwatchtameside.co.uk or call 0161 667 2526.
Sad news about our Chair
It is with great sadness that we learn of the sudden death of our Chair, Professor Kailash Chand OBE.
Kailash was not only a huge Champion of Healthwatch and our mission to serve the people of Tameside. He was a true, compassionate and caring friend to all who knew him.
He will be missed by all of us and our thoughts are with his family at this sad time www.healthwatchtameside.co.uk/news/2021-07-27/sad-news-about-our-chair
Following the announcement that face coverings will be optional and social distancing will not be necessary from 19 July, please note that current IPC guidance remains in place at this time for all health and care settings. Face coverings are still required to be worn for medical appointments, etc.
TechKnow is being launched with a week long festival of activities and events across the borough for all age groups taking place from the 9th to the 14th August 2021.
There’s something for everyone to try from getting started and staying safe online, discovering the creative uses of technology to building your skills to manage your health, career or business online. You might simply just want to learn how to connect with new people or have some fun.
For more information see www.tameside.gov.uk/libraries/techknow
Your call magazine
The latest magazine from NWAS (North West Ambulance Service) is now available to read at https://issuu.com/nw_amb/docs/your_call-summer21_final
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
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