News and reports

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.

Are you looking for support, either as someone with autism, or as a parent, family member, or carer of someone with autism?
Or maybe you are looking for learning disabilities support?

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

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

There are lots of organisations that offer mental health support locally. You might need different types of support at different times in your life.

The Healthwatch in Greater Manchester Network is aware of the BBC Panorama allegations regarding standards of care at the Edenfield Medium Secure Unit which is part of The Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.

What did people tell us about their experience of delays to care since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic?
Find out in this report.

If you have a minor eye problem, or are having trouble seeing clearly, you can get in touch with a local optician.

These are the minutes from the Healthwatch Tameside board meeting held on 19th May 2022.

Welcome to the digital version of our latest paper newsletter Issue 12 Summer 2022

What did people tell us in their responses to this survey between August 2021 and March 2022?

Have a look at our annual report for 2021/22, and read about the activities we have carried out on behalf of the local population.