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.
Chat to us in the community
We will be attending some events, as well as our usual outreach sessions, in the next couple of weeks. If you are attending any of the following, come and say 'Hi'. We'd love to hear about your recent experiences of using health and care services.
Men’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Conference - Wednesday 14 June, 9.00am to 3.30pm, Dukinfield Town Hall
Tameside Hospital (Hartshead South entrance) - Wednesday 14 June, 1 - 3pm
Fit over 50 support group - Monday 19 June, 1 - 3.30pm, Stalybridge Civic Hall
Stalybridge library - Wednesday 21 June, 2 - 4pm
Samuel Laycock School - Wednesday 21 June, 3.30 - 7.30pm
Armed Forces Day event - Saturday 24 June, 1 - 4pm, Victoria Park Denton
Call for return of equipment
Do you, or someone you know, have any items loaned to you by Tameside and Glossop Community Equipment Service that you no longer use? If so, please return them so that others can benefit.
The items, which should be sent back if no longer needed, include crutches and walking aids, mattresses and cushions for pressure care, perching stools and trolley walkers.
For more information call 0161 344 0482 (option two) between 8.30am and 4.30pm (Monday to Friday).
Children's speech and language communication survey
Better Communication CIC has been asked by Greater Manchester Combined Authority and Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership to find out more about the speech, language and communication needs of children and young people (0 – 25 years) in Greater Manchester. They would like parents/carers, therapists, schools and settings and wider professionals in the area to have their say on how they think speech language and communication is working in Tameside by completing the short survey relevant to them.
Wider stakeholders: https://proveit.thebalancedsystem.org/survey/greater-manchester-balanced-system-wider-workforce-consultation-295
Schools and settings: https://proveit.thebalancedsystem.org/survey/greater-manchester-balanced-system-schools-and-settings-consultation--306
The purpose is to understand the Greater Manchester system and specifically:
Lived experience of stroke
We have been made aware of two opportunities for people who have experienced stroke, as a patient, family member, carer, and so on, to get involved in improving services.
Stroke Association - are looking to work with a group of 12 individuals from across the North West of England with diverse experiences and backgrounds, who can share knowledge gained from lived experience of stroke. For more information see www.stroke.org.uk/get-involved/involvement/north-west-stroke-voices-member
Stroke research study - part of a thesis project for the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Manchester, to understand the experiences of those who have cared for a friend or family member after a stroke. Information and contact details are on this poster.
How to be a good ally to your LGBTQ child
Kooth Digital Health are hosting a webinar for parents and carers across Greater Manchester, on 28 June 2023, from 6.30 to 7.30pm.
In this webinar they will be exploring the umbrella of the LGBTQ community, and the positives and challenges that come with belonging to this community.
They will also feature voices of lived experience from the community sharing their advice to parents and carers.
For more information, and to book a place, see www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-to-be-a-good-ally-to-your-lgbtq-child-a-kooth-and-qwell-webinar-tickets-648812905867
COVID-19
After 30 June 2023, you can no longer book a COVID-19 vaccine online. After this date, you will only be able to get a vaccination if you are at increased risk from COVID-19, and in most cases, you will have to wait until the autumn. If you develop a new health condition or start treatment that severely weakens your immune system, you may be able to get vaccinated sooner if your clinician or GP surgery advises it. For more information see www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/covid-19-services/covid-19-vaccination-services/find-a-walk-in-covid-19-vaccination-site/
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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