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
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.
NHS 111 myth busters
North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) get asked many questions about how the NHS 111 service works. They have put together their top 10 myth busters.
You can find out more at www.nwas.nhs.uk/news/nhs-111-top-ten-myth-busters/
CQC using SignLive
CQC is particularly keen to hear from deaf and hard of hearing people about their experiences of using health and care services, and has teamed up with Disability Rights UK to help make this easier.
It has recently launched SignLive on its website, where people can provide feedback in BSL. People can also get in touch using the RelayUK app, for those preferring to communicate by text.
For more information, including a video, see www.cqc.org.uk/contact-us/general-enquiries/get-help-contacting-us-if-youre-deaf-or-hard-hearing
Free diabetic eye screening
If you have diabetes and are aged 12 or over, you can have free annual eye screening. Have you had yours?
Language and BSL interpreters can be arranged.
For more information visit www.gmsouthdesp.co.uk/ or ring 0161 464 3000
Minds Matter drop-in sessions
Are you experiencing everyday issues that are affecting your mental wellbeing? Minds Matter can help you manage and overcome difficulties in relation to work, housing, family and money worries and more.
Their website has more information - www.thebiglifegroup.com/service/mindsmatter/
Details of the drop-in sessions can be found on their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/MindsMatterTG/photos/a.102929954755472/617625193285943/
COVID-19 - autumn booster
Information about the Covid autumn booster can be found at www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-vaccination-autumn-booster-resources/a-guide-to-the-covid-19-autumn-booster
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 information about the current rules and guidance see www.tameside.gov.uk/coronavirus
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