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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
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Greater Manchester 5 year health and care plan
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 care and reduce inequalities in people's health, and their experience of access to services.
GM ICP would like to understand what matters most, to make sure the five year plan includes the needs of Greater Manchester’s people and communities.
What is important to you? To your friends and family? If you live, or use health and care services, in Greater Manchester, please complete the survey. The results will be included in the decision-making.
You can have your say anonymously at www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/GMICP5yrplan
Or scan this QR code to go straight to the survey
Pennine Care - patient and carer voice
The Patient Experience and Engagement Reference (PEER) Group was established approximately 18 months ago to co-develop the Trust’s approach to making the patient and carer voice loud and unmissable in their organisation. They are now looking to increase membership of people who have lived and living experience of mental health difficulties and who reflect the diversity of the communities.
If you would like more information, see www.penninecare.nhs.uk/involvement or ring 0161 716 3572
SAFE Tameside - an alternative to A & E
SAFE Tameside is a safe place to go for urgent support with your mental health. It is open between 1pm and 8pm, with the last walk-in time at 7pm.
People do not need to book, they do not need to be referred, they just need turn up and ask for SAFE Tameside. You can talk as much or as little as you want. Whatever support you need, there is help for you – whether you are at crisis point yourself or seeking crisis support for someone you know.
The venue is The Anthony Seddon Centre, 12 George Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 6AQ
For more information see www.thebiglifegroup.com/service/safe-tameside/
MS Society
The MS Society and its local group in Tameside and Glossop are trying to identify what activities and services people affected by Multiple Sclerosis (MS) currently access and would like to access in future to help them manage their MS. This could include attending social events, access to exercise classes such as Yoga or Pilates, using therapies such as reflexology or massage or talking to a counsellor. People may also feel they would benefit from advice on topics like benefits, employment or housing.
They have produced a survey, to help collect this information, which can be completed at https://forms.office.com/r/9GkLH3UVTv
They will also be running some coffee and cake events across the area over the next few weeks to enable people affected by MS to come together to meet and talk about services they need. Contact details to find out more are on www.mssociety.org.uk/care-and-support/local-support/local-groups/tameside-glossop-district-group
Monkeypox vaccine
There are a limited number of the Monkeypox vaccine available nationally. Locala Sexual Health are currently offering the vaccine to people who are most at high risk, to help protect them against Monkeypox. As more vaccine supplies become available, more people who are eligible will be offered the vaccine.
For more information, see www.locala.org.uk/services/sexual-health/covid-19-1
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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