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What matters most to you about health and care services?
In July 2022 Greater Manchester’s Integrated Care Partnership (GM ICP) was established. The partnership brings together all the different organisations which support people’s health and care.
The partnership are currently developing a five year plan to address the health and care needs of the population across Greater Manchester. This plan will include actions to improve health and healthcare and reduce inequalities in health outcomes, experience and access to services.
GM ICP would like to understand what matters most to people and communities to make sure the five year plan reflects the needs of Greater Manchester’s people and communities.
You can have your say anonymously at www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/GMICP5yrplan
Or scan this QR code to go straight to the survey
Rays of Hope
People are invited to join a Tameside Walk of Hope on Monday 10 October for World Mental Health Day. Tameside Council has worked with local partners to organise the activities as part of Greater Manchester Month of Hope, which is running from World Suicide Prevention Day on 10 September 2022 until World Mental Health Day on 10 October 2022.
The Walk of Hope will take place at Stamford Park, Stalybridge, on Monday 10 October. Everyone is welcome to book onto the free event, which will run from 4 - 7.30pm in Highfield Pavilion with the actual walk starting at 5.30pm.
There will be a display of messages of hope shared during the month – using the #TamesideRaysofHope hashtag – at the event as well as information stalls and representatives from local organisations that support the community. Light refreshments will be provided. For more information see www.tameside.gov.uk/Newsroom/Sharing-messages-of-hope-for-mental-health-and-wel
To book onto the event see www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tameside-walk-of-hope-tickets-418966649527
Helping Hand Tameside
A one-stop shop directing you to local support services and organisations.
Tameside Council have launched the Helping Hand, a signposting page on their website, to direct local residents to support that they may need. The page can be found here: www.tameside.gov.uk/helpinghand
Information on the following support is included:
Greater Manchester Autism Consortium
Greater Manchester Autism Consortium (GMAC) aims to be a point of contact for anyone in Greater Manchester needing information about autism and related issues. For more information see www.autismgm.org.uk/home
The resources provided include training courses and seminars. In October, the following are available to book:
COVID-19 - winter vaccinations
Invitations are being sent to people who are eligible for their booster Covid vaccinations (in the same order as the first jabs). When you receive your invitation, you will receive information about booking an appointment in Tameside. The national Covid centres are also open. For more information see www.tameside.gov.uk/covidvaccine and www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/book-coronavirus-vaccination/
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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