In this issue:

• Our annual report
• End of an era
• Trust magazine
• PEN conference
• Noah's A.R.T.
• COVID-19 information

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.

Our annual report

Each year all local Healthwatch are required to submit an annual report by 30 June, which we submitted on time.

The report highlights our activities during the previous 12 months, with examples of how we have made a difference.

You can read our latest report at www.healthwatchtameside.co.uk/report/2022-07-04/annual-report-20212022

End of an era

Tameside and Glossop CCG (Clinical Commissioning Group) ceased to exist at the end of June 2022. It's functions have been taken over by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care.

Patients will continue to be supported by the same healthcare professionals in the same places, with the same choices.

To find out more, have a look at https://gmintegratedcare.org.uk/

Trust magazine

The latest issue of the magazine from Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is now available to read at www.tamesideandglossopicft.nhs.uk/application/files/1316/5631/7332/Trust_Magazine_ISSUE_5_web.pdf

PEN conference

The next PEN (Partnership Engagement Network) Conference will be held on Tuesday 26^th July, 9:00am-1:00pm, at Hyde Town Hall.

The following topics will be discussed:

• Adult Social Care
• Equalities
• Engagement
• Poverty

Further details will be provided nearer the time.

You can register to attend the event via the following link: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pen-conference-tickets-375284174067

Information about PEN can be found at www.tameside.gov.uk/tamesideandglossopPEN/about

Noah's A.R.T.

Noah’s A.R.T. was founded in 2015 with a mission: to utilise the benefits of the human-animal bond to improve mental health and wellbeing in Greater Manchester.

One of the services available is a peer support group for adults in recovery from eating disorders. For more information see www.noahs-art.co.uk/peersupport

Information about the other services can be found at www.noahs-art.co.uk/services

COVID-19

NHS England and NHS Improvement have written to the council and outlined plans for an autumn booster programme to increase population immunity and protection against severe COVID-19 disease, hospitalisation and death over the winter. The interim information is available at www.gov.uk/government/news/jcvi-provides-interim-advice-on-an-autumn-covid-19-booster-programme

A leaflet has been produced for adults with suspected or confirmed coronavirus who have not been admitted to hospital. You can read it at www.england.nhs.uk/coronavirus/wp-content/uploads/sites/52/2020/12/C1634-suspected-Coronavirus-important-information-to-keep-you-safe-at-home-V8_210422.pdf

For people with symptoms of respiratory illness, including COVID-19, there is information about what to do here www.gov.uk/guidance/people-with-symptoms-of-a-respiratory-infection-including-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.