Have you had a good or bad experience with anything around Health and Social care? If you would like to send us an anonymous message to us to tell us about it we can feed this information back to improve that service for your future experiences 😁

Join Be Well for a walk in Lilford Park (Meet at WN7 1JE)! Come along and take some time for your wellbeing with Be Well on Friday 30th October, from 1pm–2:30pm. 🍂🚶‍♀️ 🔗 Book your place using the link below! 👇 bewellwigan.gladstonego.clou…

Join the MS Society and Wigan MS Therapy Centre for an Information & Support Day for people living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), their families and carers. Come along to connect with others, access helpful information.

Join Be Well for a walk in Borsdane Woods! 🌳 Come along and enjoy some fresh air, connect with nature and take some time for your wellbeing with Be Well on Wednesday 28th October, from 1pm–2:30pm.🚶‍♀ Book your place using the link below! 👇 bewellwigan.gladstonego.clou…

Join Be Well on one of their upcoming 'Halloween Walks' on Tuesday October 27th between 11 and 12pm. Book your spot clicking the link below: 👇 bewellwigan.gladstonego.clou…

REMINDER! Carer Voice A friendly space to chat, connect, share experiences and explain what matters to you. 📎 Flyers attached – please share! #CarerVoice #CommunitySupport #ShareYourStory #ConnectWithCarers #CaringTogether #FamilyHub

Free 8 week program available to fathers and male carers! Book your place via the QR code or use the booking link located on the flyer 😃 #FreeProgram #FathersSupport #MaleCarers #FamilyWellbeing #FatherhoodJourney #CarersCommunity #SupportForDads #HealthyRelationships

Carer Voice A friendly space to chat, connect, share experiences and explain what matters to you. #CarerVoice #CommunitySupport #ShareYourStory #ConnectWithCarers #CaringTogether #FamilyHub

Carer Voice A friendly space to chat, connect, share experiences and tell us what matters to you. 📎 Flyers attached – please share! #CarerVoice #CommunitySupport #ShareYourStory #ConnectWithCarers #CaringTogether #FamilyHub

From your local pharmacy to your GP, urgent care, NHS 111, urgent dental care or A&E, knowing which service is right for you can help you get the right care at the right time. For serious or life-threatening conditions, always call 999 or go to A&E.

Missed your cervical screening? It’s not too late. 💙 The NHS may invite you to take an HPV self-test instead, making it easier to stay up to date with your screening. Keep your screening up to date and protect your health.

Bleeding or spotting after menopause? Don’t ignore it. 🌿 Even if it happens just once, speak to your GP. You can self-refer for a hospital check to find out what’s causing it. Early checks can make a difference.

Your pharmacist can provide treatment or some prescription medicine, if needed, for seven common conditions - without you seeing a GP. Think pharmacy first and get seen by your local community pharmacy team. 👉nhs.uk/nhs-services/pharmaci…

HPV is a very common virus that can affect boys and girls and sometimes cause cancer later in life. If your child is in Year 8, look out for their vaccine consent form from school and keep them protected. For more info search ‘NHS GM child vax’.

Need help with a summer health concern? Your local pharmacy can provide advice and treatment for a range of common conditions, including: ✅ Hay fever ✅ Infected insect bites ✅ Earache ✅ Sore throats ✅ Upset stomach ✅ Sunburn No GP appointment needed.

Important update for patients booking blood tests Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has a new telephone number for booking blood testing: 📞 0300 707 4567

Heading to hospital and worried about parking? 🚗 From free parking eligibility to charges and concessions, our latest article explains what you need to know before your visit. Read more here 👇 healthwatchwiganandleigh.co.… #Healthwatch #Wigan #Leigh #HospitalParking #NHS

Today is Samaritans Awareness Day 💚 A reminder that every conversation matters. Sometimes simply asking “how are you?” and truly listening can make a bigger difference than we realise.

🎉 Happy 5 Years, Andrea! 🎉 Today we're celebrating an incredible milestone as our Community Research Lead, Andrea, marks five years with Healthwatch! 🥳 #Happy5Years #CelebrateSuccess #CommunityResearch #Healthwatch #MilestoneMoment #TeamAppreciation #AndreaRocks 🎉🥳

Looking for dementia support in Wigan Borough? We're pleased to share details of the Alzheimer's Society Dementia Cafés, offering a welcoming space for people living with dementia, their families and carers to meet others, enjoy a cuppa, and access advice and support.