Manchester Women Together is Healthwatch Manchester's health and social care forum. A place where women come together to have open conversations about health.

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Have any feedback about your GP, dentist, or other healthcare services? HealthwatchManchester will be at the Wythenshawe Forum with Clinical Research Network GM during the Health Research Festival on 20th September. Free health checks, health info and fun activities - join us!
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According to GMICP, 51% of the GM population (16 ) are female, yet 66% of people who use talking therapies are female. It is clear that women have poorer outcomes from talking therapies. It is clear that women have poorer outcomes from talking therapies. #Hopeofmonth #selfcare
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Ladies, if you or someone you know needs urgent mental health support, you can now call 111 and select the mental health option. 111 will tell you where you can get help. You may be able to speak to a trained mental health professional over the phone. #oneistoomany #mentalhealth
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We may not be able to prevent all unhappiness, but there is always support available. If you need support, let's talk: manchesterwomentogether.org.… #selfcare #nhs111

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This World Suicide Prevention Day, remember you don’t have to go through tough times alone. Please save and share ❤️
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Feeling suicidal, worried about someone else, or grieving a loss to suicide? You’re not alone. No matter what you're facing, help and support are available. To us, even one suicide is too many. #worldsuicidepreventionday #Hopeofmonth #oneistoomany #mentalhealth #selfcare
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Manchester Women Together is always here for you to share and talk about your health: manchesterwomentogether.org.…

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An estimated 50% of sight loss is avoidable. That’s why it’s essential for people to have their eyesight tested regularly and, if there’s a problem, get the help they need. Let us know about your eye care experiences. #ShareForBetterCare bit.ly/eye-care-survey
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Meeting with @HealthWatchMcr today and very first Thursday of the month Come along and speak with Healthwatch about any problems you may be having with the NHS See poster for dates and more info
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Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month 💜 The 5 main gynae cancers
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This is a area we know health professionals need more training and support in. Great resources ⬇️ 1~ eveappeal.org.uk/wp-content/… 2~ elearning.rcgp.org.uk/course… 3~ bjgp.org/content/73/730/234 4~ Short film youtube.com/watch?v=3ioDkJw0… 5~ independentnurse.co.uk/conte… 6~ bssvd.org/wp-content/uploads…
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Have you never heard of #vulvalcancer? A new survey from @eveappeal for #GynaecologicalCancerAwarenessMonth shows that only 4% of women regularly check for vulval changes. Find out more about vulval cancer and how to prevent it: manchesterwomentogether.org.… #selfcheck #selfcare
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If your heart age is older than your actual age, you could be at increased risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Check your heart age. ➡️ nhs.uk/health-assessment-too…
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Lots of events are taking place across Greater Manchester during the #MonthofHope. With virtual and in person events to mark #WSPD, along with vigils of remembrance, there’s lots to choose from. See what's happening near you: gmintegratedcare.org.uk/even… #ShiningALightOnSuicide
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NHSMFT are looking for people to join an advisory group. Help to improve care and get a £25/hour voucher for your time! #Research #Healthcare #GreaterManchester #ambulanceservices #pregnancy #ethnicminority
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Interested? Visit our forum for more details: manchesterwomentogether.org.…

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HWM have recently completed a review and produced a report on our findings in regards to the awareness and information given about the #EnhancedAccessService at GP practices across Manchester. #healthwatchmanchester #accessibility #gp #publichealth #healthinfo #healthservices
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HWM have recently completed a review and produced a report on our findings in regards to the awareness and information given about the Enhanced Access Service at GP practices across Manchester via their websites. #healthwatchmanchester #accessibility #GP #publichealth #healthinfo
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