1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. NHS Complaints Self Help Information Pack

    Advice and Information -

    If you want to make an NHS complaint it is important for you to be able to say what is important to you in your own words.

  6. COVID vaccination survey

    News -

    New survey now available. Tell us your views of the COVID vaccination programme.

  7. COVID-19 survey report 2021

    Report -

    A report bringing together all the feedback we received about the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

  8. New surveys

    News -

    Three new surveys launched today.

  9. Tell us your views?

    News -

    Help us to influence improvements in the care available, by completing these surveys.

  10. General feedback report 2021

    Report -

    What did people tell us about their experiences of using health and care services?

  11. Healthwatch Tameside newsletter

    News -

    Welcome to the digital version of our latest paper newsletter Issue 13

  12. Health and care experiences report 2023

    Report -

    This new report provides information about the responses to our Health and care experiences survey, which was open from April to December 2022.

  13. CQC rating for maternity services at Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust drops from good to requires improvement

    News -

    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated maternity services at Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust as requires improvement following an inspection in December.

  14. 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.

  15. 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.

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

    Advice and Information -

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

  17. 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.

  18. 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.

  19. E-bulletins

    News -

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

  20. 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.

  21. 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.

  22. 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.

  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. Working with Millgate Healthcare Partnership

    Report -

    Following a merger of two practices, Millgate Healthcare Partnership was formed.

  25. Summary of data collected during 2015

    Report -

    This is the second report produced by Healthwatch Tameside, based on all the information collected during the previous 12 months.

  26. Report on data collected during 2014

    Report -

    This report brings together all the data collected by Healthwatch Tameside during 2014.

  27. Summary of data collected during 2014

    Report -

    This is an initial summary of the data collected in 2014. A more detailed report is published later.

  28. Coronavirus advice

    News -

    Read the latest advice and information from the NHS website and the government website about Coronavirus.

  29. Healthwatch Tameside Newsletter

    News -

    Welcome to the digital version of our latest paper newsletter Issue 8 Autumn 2020.

  30. Healthwatch Tameside Newsletter

    News -

    Welcome to the digital version of our newsletter Issue 7 Winter 2019.

  31. Services for children and young people

    Advice and Information -

    Tameside's Service Information Directory is for children, young people and their families.

  32. Information about opticians

    Advice and Information -

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

  33. Tameside Community Champions

    News -

    Supporting a COVID safe and healthy Tameside.

    Could this be you?

  34. Healthwatch Tameside newsletter

    News -

    Welcome to the digital version of our latest paper newsletter Issue 9 Winter February 2021

  35. NHS dentist report as at 8 March 2021

    Report -

    As the pandemic has progressed, we have received an increased number of requests for help in finding an NHS dentist, and also feedback about the problems people have encountered.

  36. Urgent care survey

    News -

    Have you used urgent care recently? This could be 111 services, A & E, or the urgent care/walk-in centre,

  37. Transport to medical appointments survey

    News -

    How did you get to your recent medical appointment(s)?

  38. Healthwatch Tameside newsletter

    News -

    Welcome to the digital version of our latest paper newsletter Issue 10 Spring 2021

  39. Annual report 2020/21

    Report -

    Our annual report was submitted by the end of June, as required. Have a look at how we made a difference.

  40. Taking action to reduce waiting lists in Tameside

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    A wide range of work is underway in Tameside to reduce waiting times and provide support for patients who are waiting for operations, surgery, and hospital appointments.

  41. Transport to Medical Appointments survey report 2021

    Report -

    We know that during the COVID-19 lockdowns, patient transport services were not operating. We wanted to find out whether people are now able to get to medical appointments when they need to.