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
GP patient survey
The GP Patient Survey is an independent survey run by Ipsos on behalf of NHS England. The survey is sent out to over two million people across England. The results show how people feel about their GP practice.
If you have been randomly selected to complete the survey this year, you can find out more at www.gp-patient.co.uk/faq
Partnership Engagement Network (PEN)
The Partnership Engagement Network (PEN) produces regular updates to keep you informed of upcoming engagement activity, including PEN events and consultations, across Tameside, which may be of interest to you.
They want to invite as many people as possible to join PEN. If you would be interested in receiving updates, please register at: www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/penandbigconversation
The February edition of the news includes information about:
Priority Services Register
The Priority Services Register is a free support service that makes sure extra help is available to people in vulnerable situations.
For more information, and to see whether you are eligible, have a look at www.ofgem.gov.uk/information-consumers/energy-advice-households/getting-extra-help-priority-services-register
COVID-19 vaccination update
From Sunday 12 February 2023, COVID-19 booster vaccinations will no longer be offered to 16 to 49-year-olds - except those who are considered at greater risk from serious illness. Some people who are at increased risk, for example because of age or certain medical conditions, may be offered a seasonal booster later this year. If you are eligible for this, the NHS will contact you when it’s your turn to get vaccinated.
Anyone who has not yet had a booster is encouraged to make an appointment before 12 February.
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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