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.
Tameside Council Equalities Strategy 2023-2027
This is what the council says:
"The cost of living crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic have made life very challenging to a lot of our residents in Tameside. At Tameside Council, we cannot stand idly by. We are firmly committed to tackling inequalities and improving the livelihoods of all residents regardless of background, especially the most vulnerable.
This draft Equalities Strategy presents our approach to embedding an ethos throughout our organisation, so that we are better able to tackle inequalities throughout the borough. As our community partners, you will have vital and valuable feedback, so we would really like to hear from you.
The draft Equalities Strategy can be found here: Tameside-Equalities-Strategy-2023-2027-DRAFT.pdf
You can find the survey here: www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/TamesideEqualitiesStrategy (Closing date 14 November 2022)
If you have any questions, please email pen@tameside.gov.uk."
CQC - #State of Care
The Care Quality Commission’s annual assessment of the state of health and social care in England looks at the quality of care over the past year.
This year (based on CQC’s inspection activity, information received from the public and those who deliver care alongside other evidence) the assessment shows that the health and care system is gridlocked and unable to operate effectively.
To read the report see www.cqc.org.uk/publications/major-report/state-care
Greater Manchester 5 year plan
Thank you to everyone who took part in this survey. We can confirm the feedback received has been forwarded to the Greater Manchester (GM) team, for collation with feedback from the other local Healthwatch in GM.
MS Society social and listening event
Are you one of the 500 + people with Multiple Sclerosis in Tameside and Glossop or a family member or friend? Would you like to find out more about the support and information that is available to you locally and also share your ideas and suggestions about new services that could be developed?
If so, you are welcome at this free event on Saturday 26 November 2022, from 11am to 1pm (including lunch). The venue is Highfield Pavilion in Stamford Park.
For more information and to book a place, go to www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ms-society-social-and-listening-event-ashton-under-lyne-and-stalybridge-tickets-450418944187, or phone Paul Smithson on 07827 281109, or email paul.smithson@mssociety.org.uk.
There is a separate event on Wednesday 17th November for the Glossop area - please contact Paul Smithson for more information.
Understanding your risk of diabetes
Diabetes UK are asking the community to help them spread the word and encourage their loved ones to find out their risk online at https://riskscore.diabetes.org.uk/start or in their local Tesco pharmacy.
They also have information to help you understand your risk of diabetes at https://shop.diabetes.org.uk/collections/world-diabetes-day-2022/products/understanding-your-risk-booklet. This is a free booklet which can be downloaded online or delivered by post.
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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