1. Seven pieces of information that you should expect to receive after being diagnosed with dementia

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  2. What is Youthwatch Manchester working on?

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    We have spent a little time recently discussing the topics we think need some attention.

  3. Care and Support

    Advice and Information -

    The Care Act updates the law relating to care and support for adults and for carers, setting out one route for determining entitlements, which works for all groups of people in every circumstances.

  4. If you are concerned about dementia

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    Living with dementia at any time brings everyday challenges for the person and those around them.

  5. Keeping Carers Healthy – NHS England’s New Resource

    Advice and Information -

    A practical guide to healthy caring is a new resource that provides information and advice to carers.

  6. Diabetes care in Manchester

    Advice and Information -

    Diabetes is one of the most common diseases affecting all age groups. It is a condition that occurs when your body has trouble managing, storing and using the sugar in your blood.

  7. Residential, Nursing & Independant Living

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    Find out about the difference between Residential Homes, Nursing homes and Independent living.

  8. Enter and View: Averill House Care Home

    Report -

    Healthwatch Manchester recently carried out an Enter and View at Carlton Road Care Home in Newton Heath, Manchester.

  9. 'I would rather be here'. Our review of the Extra Care Service

    Report -

    We visited Extra Care services in Manchester to speak with the residents about their experiences in receipt of this service.

  10. Someone I love has died - where can I find support

    Advice and Information -

    Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving.

  11. COVID-19: When and how to wear masks

    Advice and Information -

    The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recently issued updated guidance for the use of masks for the general public during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  12. Access to Pharmacies during COVID-19 - A statement from our colleagues at Greater Manchester Local Pharmaceutical Committee (GM LPC)

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    A statement from our colleagues at Greater Manchester Local Pharmaceutical Committee (GM LPC) regarding the challenges posed by COVID-19.

  13. Keeping you informed about coronavirus

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    Providing you with the latest information about COVID-19. Please note: this is an evolving issue and advice is changing regularly. We will endeavour to update our website to correspond with the updated guidance.

  14. How to get an NHS dentist appointment during COVID-19

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    Routine dental care has had to change because of COVID-19, with social distancing rules making it difficult to access services. Here’s some information on how to access an NHS dentist during the pandemic.

  15. How to look after your wellbeing during the coronavirus pandemic

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    Everyone is under a lot of stress right now and you might be finding that social distancing and isolation measures are making difficult to feel safe and well.

  16. COVID-19: Three Communities

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    This report presents the findings from our survey of three Manchester communities for whom English is a second language: the Chinese, Deaf and South Asian communities, and their experiences of accessing safety information about COVID-19

  17. How to get an NHS dentist appointment during COVID-19

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    Routine dental care has had to change because of COVID-19, with social distancing rules making it difficult to access services. Here’s some information on how to access an NHS dentist during the pandemic.

  18. Think you need to go to A&E? Call NHS 111 first

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    The NHS is providing a new and more convenient way for you to access urgent care from the 1 December. Find out what this means for you and your loved ones.

  19. Coping with COVID

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    My first go at a blog & I hope you find it useful to read about my experiences of COVID infection. It's also a call to action as I want to hear about yours, especially around your experience of NHS Track & Trace support.
    Neil Walbran, Chief Officer

  20. Rapid COVID-19 testing in Manchester

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    Rapid COVID-19 testing is available in Manchester for people without symptoms and who cannot work from home

  21. COVID-19 Vaccine Passport

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    The UK government have updated their advice on how people can demonstrate their vaccination status.

  22. COVID-19 Three Communities - What's changed?

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    This report presents the findings from our new survey of three Manchester communities for whom English is a second language: the Chinese, Deaf and South Asian communities, and their experiences of accessing safety information about COVID-19

  23. COVID-19 Three Communities: What's changed?

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    Our new report shines a light on the need for better COVID-19 safety information for people for whom English is a second language.