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.
Because we all care campaign
Are you struggling to access health and care services this winter?
Doctors, nurses and healthcare staff are doing their best to provide good quality care. But did you know public feedback can play a vital role in helping these services spot issues quickly?
With the NHS under extra pressure this winter, we need to hear about your experiences of care to help services understand what is working and spot issues affecting support for you and your loved ones.
For more information about this campaign, and to have your say, please see our website at www.healthwatchtameside.co.uk/news/2023-01-18/are-you-struggling-access-health-and-care-services-winter
New maternity contact number
From 16 January 2023 the Maternity Unit at Tameside Hospital changed to one centralised phone number - 0161 922 6655.
Big Conversation
The Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership (GMICP) has been engaging with people and communities to inform the priorities of their five-year plan and to shape the future of health and care.
In October 2022, the 10 local Healthwatch in Greater Manchester asked their local residents what they thought. This information was added into the discussions at Phase 2, and a report has now been produced. You can read about this at https://gmintegratedcare.org.uk/big-conversation/
If you completed the survey we circulated, thank you.
Community Groups
In recent ebulletins, we have provided information about different community groups. Here are a few more.
People First Tameside
A user led organisation speaking up for the rights of learning disabled people in Tameside, based in Ashton-under-Lyne.
For more information see their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/peoplefirsttameside/
Support in Later Life
This is a not for profit Social Enterprise Community Interest Company based in Stalybridge, providing support in later life services to older people, including an assisted shopping service, a companion service, domestic support, exercise classes with social gatherings and reminiscence sessions.
For more information, and details of events, see https://supportinlaterlife.org/
The Together Centre
The Together Centre is a Community Hub, providing support to Tameside families. It is located on Birch Lane in Dukinfield. There is a busy programme of activities throughout the week.
For more information, see their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/TheTogetherCentre
CQC Maternity survey report 2022
This survey asked about the experiences of women and other pregnant people who gave birth in early 2022.
At a national level the survey shows that people's experiences of care have deteriorated in the last 5 years. You can read the report at www.cqc.org.uk/publication/surveys/maternity-survey-2022
Have you, or someone you know, had a baby recently? Help us to understand what the picture looks like locally.
You/they can tell us about the experience on our 'Health and care experiences' survey at www.healthwatchtameside.co.uk/share-your-view
COVID-19 and flu
It's not too late to get your jabs, whether these are flu or Covid boosters, or first or second jabs (for Covid).
Invitations have been sent to people who are eligible for their flu and booster Covid vaccinations. For more information, and to see who is eligible, see www.tameside.gov.uk/covidvaccine (includes information about flu vaccination) 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
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