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Four questions staff should ask you or a loved one about your oral health if you’re a care home resident, according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence quick guide. -
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Over the last year we have received a lot of feedback about dentistry, so this report highlights the responses we recevied when talking to the public. We heard the examples of good practice as well as the areas creating most problems for patients. -
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This report follows on from our 2014 report which instigated meetings both locally and nationally with oral health professionals. In our report we highlight the responses from local care homes about the level of oral care available to residents. -
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As part of the ongoing work with the Bolton Engagement Alliance, this report focuses on understanding views on existing services in the local area, explore what services are needed and issues with distance and willingness to travel to services. -
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Find out where you can go to get a dentist appointment in Bolton, where to go for urgent dental care, how to make a complaint and how to share your experience. -
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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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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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Across Greater Manchester local Healthwatch organisations recorded 102 enquiries regarding NHS dentistry in 2019/20. That figure increased to 650 in the period April 2020 to March 2021. A six-fold increase. -
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Governance - Trustee Board Minutes - 11th October 2021 -
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Lack of access to NHS dentistry has exploded as an issue for people over the last 18 months. We’ve heard from people up and down the country desperate to access the care they need. -
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Have a read of our latest annual report for 2021-22- Championing What Matters to You -
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Access to NHS Dentistry is problematic in Bolton and is affecting the health and wellbeing of people unable to access good dental care -
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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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A new report by MPs into dental care, which draws upon the experiences people have shared with us, has called for urgent reform so more people can access an NHS dentist. -
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Read our quarterly intelligence reports. The reports contain feedback that the public has shared with us. The feedback is then shared with commissioners and providers of health and care services to help bring improvements to services. -
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Everyone should be able to access good quality NHS dental services. Take a look at our top tips to help you get the most out of your next dental appointment. -
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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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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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Here you will find many sources of useful information and advice -
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Bolton Hospitals NHS Trust, Healthy Families Team have developed a lock down support pack -
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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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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