In this issue:

• Accessible information
• Community Champions event
• SEND workshop
• Pennine Care governors
• Pennine Care interpretation and translation
• 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

If you want to give us your feedback via one of our surveys, please go to www.healthwatchtameside.co.uk/share-your-views

Thank you.

Accessible information

Today, Healthwatch England have launched their new campaign ‘Your Care, Your Way’.

Clear, understandable information is important to help you make decisions about your health and care and to get the most out of services. 

To find out more about what you can expect from services, have a look at  www.healthwatch.co.uk/advice-and-information/2022-01-18/accessible-information-standard-%E2%80%93-what-you-can-expect-services

#YourCareYourWay

Community Champions event

Tameside Champions invite you to attend a celebration, information and networking event. This is for Tameside residents to find out more about local community representatives, organisations and charities and learn how they can support you and your family. This is being held at Hyde Town Hall on Tuesday 1 March 2022, from 10am to 3pm.

To find out more information, and to register for a free ticket, see www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tameside-champions-tickets-259451886577?utm-campaign=social%2Cemail&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-source=strongmail&utm-term=listing

SEND workshop

Tameside Council are hosting a SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) Workshop for interested parties and parents to engage in the improvement of the SEND Local Area Offer for children and families. The event will take place at Hyde Town Hall, on Thursday 3^rd March 2022 at 10am.

For more information, and to book a place, please see www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/send-engagement-workshop-tickets-272647184067

Pennine Care Governors

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust have public governor vacancies and are looking for nominations from people interested in becoming involved. For more information see https://www.mi-nomination.com/getinvolved

They are running a series of virtual information sessions:

• 3rd March 1.00 – 2.00 pm
• 15th March 11.00 – 12.00
• 14th April 1.00 – 2.00 pm
• 25th April 3.00 – 4.00 pm
• 29th April 10.30 – 11.30 am

If you would like to attend, or have a conversation about the role or election process, please contact ftmembership.penninecare@nhs.net

Pennine Care interpretation and translation

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust provide interpretation and translation services for their service users. The contract is due to end soon.

Before looking for a provider to continue the service, they want to find out what people who need to use these services think makes a good service. If they (or their families) have used interpretation and translation services, what worked? What needs to be improved?

Surveys are being produced in a number of languages, which will be launched shortly.

Before then, there is an opportunity to have your say in person. Translators will be available. The event is being held in Oldham, and is being repeated on three dates in March 2022. For more information, and to book a place, see www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/interpretation-and-translation-engagement-event-tickets-268879304237

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. If you would like more information about the location and opening times for each, see www.tameside.gov.uk/covidvaccine.