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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. -
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In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, local healthcare partners have joined up to improve the hospital discharge process for patients, reducing the time patients wait for discharge support services by an average of two-and-a-half days. -
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It’s been an extremely tough time for everyone affected by dementia. The Alzheimer’s Society want to let you know you aren’t alone. -
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Helping hearts bring comfort to end of life patients -
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Telford & Wrekin Senior Citizens Forum are offering a befriending service, available:
Mon-Fri 10am-4pm
Call: 07932 828333 or 07552 975676
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Advice and Information – 9 April 2020: With the current coronavirus pandemic, it’s important that you and your loved ones discuss your preferences for end of life care. -
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Here's a list of useful information on various independent support organisations to help you find the support that's right for you. -
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The Government has informed the public that vulnerable and at risk people will be receiving a letter from the NHS concerning COVID-19. -
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The NHS Long Term Plan is the national health service’s plan to make sure it is fit for the future. -
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The Healthwatch network heard from 406,567 people, carers and staff during the last year about what they think of health and social care services. -
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Healthwatch Telford and Wrekin are invested in ensuring that people from all areas of our community can access and use their local health and social care services. -
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Janet O’Loughlin, our award-winning Healthwatch volunteer, has started up a Dementia Cafe at Oakwood Retirement Homes with her friend Kath. -
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On 1st October 2015, Healthwatch Telford and Wrekin (HWTW) became independent from its former parent body, Parkwood Healthcare Ltd. -
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When we are choosing care or support we want to know that dignity and compassion are valued and that human rights are considered as paramount. We wanted to understand what improvements needed to be made in the care and support of people with Dementia -
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One in three people with coronavirus (COVID-19) have no symptoms and will be spreading it without realising it. So the safest way to celebrate Christmas this year is with your household or existing support bubble in your home. -
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The Prime Minister has today set out how the government will further simplify and standardise local rules by introducing a three tiered system of local COVID Alert Levels in England. -
Advice and Information -
Information on face coverings: when to wear one, exemptions, and how to make one -
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Local Authorities and NHS bodies from across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin came together yesterday, 11 July 2019 to look at how the Microsoft suite of tools could benefit health and social care services across the county. -
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One of our volunteers wanted to share their passion about caring for people living with Dementia. -
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Welcome to our newsletter! -
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The government has announced a further lockdown for England and everyone is required to stay at home. -
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Dementia questionnaire for caregivers and family members -
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Have your say on health and Social care services in Telford and Wrekin. -
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Do you want to have your say on Health and Social Care in Telford and Wrekin? -
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Our Drop in Hub is now open. 10:00am -13:00pm -
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Today we congratulate Siobhan Davis from Home Instead for her tremendous contribution in helping and supporting the local people. -
Advice and Information -
Home Instead, a company that offers various home care plans, is hosting a free workshop aimed at family carers of people with dementia. -
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. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed. -
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Find out what support is available to help you travel to your hospital appointments. -
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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. -
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Help make sure that your practice meets people’s accessibility requirements using this checklist from Healthwatch Slough. -
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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. -
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National Voices, Traverse, PPL and Healthwatch England 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. -
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COVID-19 poses a unique challenge for health and social care professionals when talking to someone with hearing loss. Here are some important tips to help you communicate effectively. -
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Flu vaccination invitations are on their way by post, text message or phone call, say health bosses at Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs). -
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We are delighted to have been awarded the contract to deliver the Independent Complaints Advocacy (IHCA) Service in Telford & Wrekin. -
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Five new board members from a variety of professional backgrounds will be joining the Joint Governing Body at NHS Shropshire and Telford and Wrekin Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs). -
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A Shropshire charity that supports those with hearing loss is calling for Telford and Wrekin residents who need help with their NHS hearing aids to get in touch. -
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The most comprehensive flu vaccination programme in the UK’s history has been announced by the government today (Friday 24 July) -
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People staying at home because of Coronavirus tend to fall into one of two groups.