Our next board meeting takes place soon. Wednesday 26th March, 2pm to 4.30pm. You can find more information, including the papers, on our website. See the link below. #BoardMeeting #PublicSector #Governance

[1/2] With the bank holidays only weeks away, we want to make sure that everyone is prepared & knows where to go for the care they need. You can help by downloading and sharing our new #GTKWTG social media graphics & messages. #Spring #NHS #BankHoliday #GreaterManchester

#Wigan #Leigh #Parents #Carers Family Hubs are running an #onlinesafety #challenge for you and your children. For a chance to win use CEOPEducation activities to have a discussion with your child/ren ceopeducation.co.uk and let the Hub know. Full details below 👇

Thank you to FrailtySDECWWL CAU ward for hosting this weeks Art Club with Jane Astley & Melanie Cornish. The ladies had a great time creating bouquets.. 💜 WWL NHS Kevin Parker-Evans (He/Him) WWL ClinicalInformatics Melanie Pickering 💜 Karen Ashcroft Jo Mcallister 💙 Pauline Smith WWL Staff Experience 💙

The first sign of a stroke might not seem like much. Like - not being able to raise your arm. Or struggling to smile. Or slurring when you speak. Any sign of a stroke is always an emergency. Face or arm or speech, at the first sign, it's time to call 999 nhs.uk/actFAST

A whopping 90 stories were sent to us last month, from YOU! Thank you to everyone we heard from, we're making your voice heard!

This quote - and more - in our #delayeddischarge report. Read on our website and see our findings about the delayed discharge system! More quotes, more stats and our recommendations on how to fix the issues. healthwatchwiganandleigh.co.uk/delayed-discha…

This quote - and more - in our #delayeddischarge report. Read on our website and see our findings about the delayed discharge system! More quotes, more stats and our recommendations on how to fix the issues. healthwatchwiganandleigh.co.uk/delayed-discha…

We have 12 new employed GPs in Wigan! Following the news yesterday from #WesStreeting, Wigan has gained 12 new GPs employed throughout the borough. If you meet them, make sure to say hi! #NHS #leigh #wigan #greatermanchester #gps #gp #jobs #jobalert

It’s #WorldNoTobaccoDay. Stopping smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health. When you stop, you give your lungs the chance to repair and you’ll start to feel the benefits within days or weeks. It's never too late to quit. ➡️ nhs.uk/better-health/…

Happy St. Swithens day! 🤔 🤔 Are we excited about the weather?

We're still here - and the homecare project is still running! If you want to tell us about your experience of homecare across the Wigan Borough, please, fill in the survey ASAP before it closes! Help us out! survey.typeform.com/to/xgVTseK6?fb…

Starting on the 25th, resident doctors are going on strike across Greater Manchester. This should not impact your care in any significant way, however, if you are concerned please see the article on our site for further information... healthwatchwiganandleigh.co.uk/resident-docto…

Do you need help getting back and forth to your appointments? We've compiled a bit of information to help you, see what services you can use on the Healthwatch England website! healthwatch.co.uk/advice-and-inf…

It really is your last chance! Our homecare survey ends on the 31st - just a few days away. If you've worked in homecare, experienced it or been around it, please, tell us what you think. Help us make a difference. survey.typeform.com/to/xgVTseK6?ty…

Sign our national petition calling on the government to protect the independence of local voices in health and care. We ask for your support so the government review their decision to close Healthwatch down. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/7329…

🚀 Exciting news! We're launching our #PharmacyFirst campaign! 💊 Share your experiences with local pharmacies that made a difference for you & your family. Your stories matter! ✍️📞 [email protected] | 01942 834666 #YourStoryMatters #HealthWatchWiganAndLeigh

Let's Save Healthwatch! Want to make sure your voice in healthcare is still heard? Protect your right to feed back independently. Sign the Healthwatch petition calling on the government to protect the independence of local voices in health and care! petition.parliament.uk/petitions/7329…

Anyone else at the #Wigan10k today? Just another way we're out and about in the community - today we walked, jogged and sprinted our way through the Joining Jack #Wigan10k2025! We love getting out there and supporting the community - did you see any of us out there today?

Sign our national petition calling on the government to protect the independence of local voices in health and care. We ask for your support so the government review their decision to close Healthwatch down. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/7329…