1. Registering with your GP: understanding your rights

    Advice and Information -

    People have told us they can have problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about your rights and what do to if you are refused the right to register.

  2. Where can I go to get help for my health out of hours?

    Advice and Information -

    Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours.

  3. Thinking about end of life care for you and your family

    Advice and Information -

    End of life care is support for people who are in the last months or years of their life. The guidance on the NHS website helps you know what to expect, how to plan ahead and how to manage your day to day decisions.

  4. Where can I go for support for my mental health as a parent?

    Advice and Information -

    Here is some information for parents in need of support for their mental health. Read more to find out where you can go to get the help you need.

  5. Do you need help travelling to NHS services?

    Advice and Information -

    Find out what support is available to help you when travelling to your GP, hospital or other NHS services.

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

    Advice and Information -

    Take a look at our article, and find support if you’re grieving.

  7. Should I see a pharmacist instead of a doctor?

    Advice and Information -

    Find out when you could visit your pharmacist instead of your GP.

  8. What is domestic abuse and how can I get support?

    Advice and Information -

    If you are experiencing or feel at risk of domestic abuse, or are worried about someone who might be, find out where you can go for advice and help.

  9. Getting the most out of the virtual health and care experience

    Advice and Information -

    National Voices, Traverse, PPL and Healthwatch England have put together some tips on how to get the most out of the virtual health and care appointments both for patients and health and care professionals.

  10. COVID-19 communications, rules and guidance report as at 22 September 2020

    Report -

    Our COVID-19 survey has been running since early May.
    This interim report using data from the survey is about people’s thoughts and opinions of communication of COVID messages, and the various rules and guidelines we have been asked to follow.

  11. COVID-19 access to appointments and the use of technology

    Report -

    We have today published the latest snapshot report from our COVID-19 survey data.
    The report is based on data from completed surveys, submitted up to 3.8.20.

  12. COVID-19 mental health and wellbeing report as at 24 July 2020

    Report -

    This report looks at how the mental health and wellbeing of people has been affected during the COVID pandemic.

  13. Summary of COVID-19 survey responses July 2020

    Report -

    This survey has been running since early May 2020. Each month we are producing snapshot summaries, and this is the second summary.

  14. Mental health and wellbeing report as at 31 October 2020

    Report -

    In July we produced an interim report using the mental health and wellbeing comments from our COVID-19 survey. This has been updated using surveys completed up to 31 October 2020.

  15. E-bulletins

    News -

    Have a look at our latest information in issue April 2024 (1).

  16. May 2020 board minutes

    Report -

    These are the minutes from the Healthwatch Tameside board meeting held on 6 May 2020.

  17. GP access and technology report as at 24 June 2020

    Report -

    This report is a snapshot in time, with the data being taken from COVID-19 surveys completed up to 24 June 2020.
    It looks at how the pandemic has affected access to GPs, and how technology is being used.

  18. Annual report 2019/20

    Report -

    Our annual report was submitted by the end of June, as required. Have a look at what we achieved during 2019/20

  19. First COVID-19 interim report as at 12 June 2020

    Report -

    In early May 2020, Healthwatch Tameside launched a new survey.
    It asks people about their experiences during lockdown, including questions about physical health, mental health, social activities, information sources, technology and other areas.

  20. Working with Ashton Medical Group

    Report -

    From 1 April 2018, Bedford House, Chapel Street and Tame Valley surgeries joined together, becoming Ashton Medical Group.
    During the following 12 months, Healthwatch Tameside collected feedback about the practice.

  21. General survey report 2019

    Report -

    This report is the Healthwatch Tameside version of the Healthwatch England general survey, looking at the NHS Long Term Plan.

  22. Healthwatch Tameside annual report 2018/19

    Report -

    See the highlights from our year in this annual report.

  23. Heart and lung report 2019

    Report -

    This report is based on the responses received in Tameside to the Healthwatch England heart and lung survey, as part of the NHS Long-term plan project.

  24. February 2020 board minutes

    Report -

    These are the minutes from the Healthwatch Tameside board meeting held on 17 February 2020.

  25. December 2019 board minutes

    Report -

    These are the minutes from the Healthwatch Tameside board meeting held on 2 December 2019.

  26. October 2019 board minutes

    Report -

    These are the minutes from the Healthwatch Tameside board meeting held on 9 October 2019.

  27. July 2019 board minutes

    Report -

    These are the minutes from the Healthwatch Tameside board meeting held on 18 July 2019.

  28. June 2019 board minutes

    Report -

    These are the minutes from the Healthwatch Tameside board meeting held on 13 June 2019.

  29. May 2019 board minutes

    Report -

    These are the minutes from the Healthwatch Tameside board meeting held on 29 May 2019.

  30. December 2018 board minutes

    Report -

    These are the minutes from the Healthwatch Tameside board meeting held on 11 December 2018.

  31. July 2018 board minutes

    Report -

    These are the minutes from the Healthwatch Tameside board meeting held on 31 July 2018.

  32. May 2018 board minutes

    Report -

    These are the minutes from the Healthwatch Tameside board meeting held on 15 May 2018.

  33. January 2018 board minutes

    Report -

    These are the minutes from the Healthwatch Tameside board meeting held on 25 January 2018.