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Take a look at the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence's (NICE) quick guide to discussing and planning support following a dementia diagnosis. -
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We looked at what makes carer friendly experiences. This report highlights which areas carers feel they face the most challenges with and where they feel most / least supported across housing, care and support, education, work and community sectors -
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We carried out a piece of work surrounding the issues of loneliness and isolation throughout 2018 and 2019. This report summarises the findings of our survey into loneliness and isolations felt by carers. -
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This forum was based on the work by Healthwatch, which featured views on health by employees at a local organisation. 20 individuals attended the forum which included members of the general public as well as representatives from various organisations -
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In this report we highlight our findings regarding what people understand the health and care concerns are faced by those in work. For the purposes of this study we focused on workers at a single, large office site in Bolton. -
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A report produced in August 2019 containing information about health and support in the workplace. -
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Our report will enable those with experience of palliative and end of life care as well as the general public to share their experiences, thoughts, knowledge, and desire’s and inform best practice for all providers. -
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We have been looking to identify young carers find out more about their experiences. This report highlights their views on their experiences, self-identification and support needs. -
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This report highlights the current experiences of young carers, what technology they use and how benefical that technology is to their role as a young carer. -
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Here you will find many sources of useful information and advice -
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The report, Discharge to Assess: 590 people’s stories, explores the impact the new processes have had since their introduction in March to help manage the sudden rise in COVID-19 patients. -
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Together with the national report - People's Experiences of Hospital Discharge during Covid 19, there are also some local findings from staff interviews in Bolton -
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The top three health and care priorities you asked us to look at this year are: Primary Care, Secondary Care, and Adult Mental Health. See the report for more detail -
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Have a read of our latest annual report for 2021-22- Championing What Matters to You -
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We explored the issues of loneliness and isolation amongst our many unpaid carers in the Bolton community. -
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Our annual report for 2022-23 is now available -
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Thousands of doctors, nurses, dentists and other healthcare staff will be trained in England every year as part of the first ever Long Term Workforce Plan published by the NHS and backed by the Government today.
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Bolton Safeguarding Adults Board are committed to continuous improvement, learning from experience, and enabling adults at risk of neglect and abuse to have a voice. -
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Healthwatch in Greater Manchester are interested in hearing from children and young people, and parents and carers, about their experiences of the pathway to accessing (or trying to access) CAMHS.
The project aim is to establish whether the current mental health care pathway is effective in identifying and helping children and young people (CYP) to access the support they need in a timely and effective way, which leads to positive outcomes for themselves, their families or carers.
We would like to hear from those having accessed this service for all conditions, including those who may have accessed the Autism/ADHD diagnostic pathways. There are two surveys, one for children and young people, and one for parents and carers
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Find out what we got up to last year! -
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Our volunteer Rosie Adamson-Clark talks about what shielding is really like - this is her story -
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We carried out a survey of the public to find out what has affected people most during lockdown. We highlight what has had the biggest impact but also what has helped you stay mentally and physically healthy. -
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Thank you to everyone who took the time to complete our survey telling us how Covid 19 has been affecting your health and wellbeing. You also told us about some of the great things you have been doing that keeps you well. -
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Public Health, Greater Manchester Combined Authority and Bolton NHS have put together a booklet to support you with advice on looking after your mental health and accessing services during lockdown and has plenty of tips on beating anxiety. -
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We spoke to Caroline*, 64, about her experience as a 'shielder' during the pandemic. Read her story. -
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In these difficult times during the Covid 19 pandemic, we wanted to find out people’s views on coronavirus testing, the NHS Test and Trace service, being asked to self-isolate and about any COVID apps people may be using. -
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Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership have released health and care information during the lock down period -
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If you are struggling to cope, don't feel alone, there are a number of services that can help and want to help. -
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Bolton Hospitals NHS Trust, Healthy Families Team have developed a lock down support pack -
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Are you or someone you know struggling to get to your Covid-19 vaccination appointment? -
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Self-isolation guide
Self-isolating can be tough so Bolton Clinical Commissioning Group have created this helpful booklet with Bolton Council. -
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The Impact of Bereavement During Covid 19 -
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This report is a review of care home websites in Bolton