In this issue:
Our current surveys
We have two open surveys:
The surveys are on our website at www.healthwatchtameside.co.uk/share-your-views
If anyone would prefer a paper copy of either survey, please give us a call on 0161 667 2526. Leave a message on our answerphone and we will call you back. We can also complete surveys over the phone. Or you can email your request to info@healthwatchtameside.co.uk.
If you would like us to attend a community group or venue to talk to people about their experiences, please get in touch as above.
Thank you
Patient Experience Library - waiting lists tracker
The Patient Experience Library waiting list tracker brings you the latest data on waiting times for elective care across England, in an easy to use format.
You can compare Trusts and services with one another, or with the England average.
If you would like to search for information about your local hospital, have a look at www.patientlibrary.net/cgi-bin/library.cgi?page=WaitingLists
CQC - learning disability and autistic people hospital report
The Care Quality Commission have published a report on the experiences of being in hospital for people with a learning disability and autistic people.
This report is part of their programme of work to improve services for people with a learning disability and autistic people.
To find out more, and read the report, see www.cqc.org.uk/publication/experiences-being-hospital-people-learning-disability-and-autistic-people
Research - short-sightedness in children
Do you have a child who is short-sighted, or think they may become short-sighted in the future?
Staff at the University of Bradford want to hear your (and your children’s) views on short-sightedness. They have an online discussion group running on Tuesday 29th November 6:30-8:30pm, which will give you information about what short-sightedness is, why it happens, and what methods can be used to stop it getting worse.
The discussion group is open to UK residents and includes children up to the age of 18. If interested, please follow this link: https://forms.office.com/r/QqxRpZzdbD.
Should you have any questions, or are interested but cannot attend this date, please email myopia-research@bradford.ac.uk to be considered for future meetings.
Community organisation activities
Here are the links to find out what is happening at venues around Tameside. If you run a centre, or an organisation, and would like your programme to be included in a future ebulletin, please see www.healthwatchtameside.co.uk/work-us and complete the form at the bottom of the page.
Anthony Seddon Fund - a peer support mental health charity providing a safe environment for you to come and chat. For more information see https://tasfund.org.uk/centre-activities/
Being There - a Greater Manchester charity who support people living with life limiting conditions such as strokes, cancer, heart or respiratory conditions. They also support those closest to them such as families and carers. Services are available to anyone living in Tameside with a life limiting condition. More information can be found at https://beingthere.org.uk/
Forget Me Not Buddies - A social and support group run by carers and volunteers for people diagnosed with dementia and their carers. They meet in Denton on a Monday afternoon. They have produced a video telling the Buddies' story which can be found pinned to the top of their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ForgetMeNotBuddiesTameside/
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, and to see who is eligible, 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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