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The construction of the new Aspull health and wellbeing centre back in September

Rumours surrounding new community hub addressed Sian Jones

Eight prescriptions for methadone were given out by GPs in the former NHS Wigan Borough CCG to treat substance dependence. This was down from 13 the year before.

Fall in methadone prescriptions for opiate addiction in Wigan Sonja Tutty

The Royal College of Psychiatrists says delaying treatment could "put patients' wellbeing at risk".

Hundreds face long waits for mental health treatment in Wigan Will Grimond

Councillors are shown the plans

Wigan councillors get an early look inside village's new medical centre Gaynor Clarke

Autism is a lifelong condition which impacts how people communicate and interact with the world.

Ten face long waits for autism diagnosis in Wigan Will Grimond

General view of the new Aspull health and wellbeing centre, which is under construction next to the current Aspull health centre

Exciting updates on Wigan's new community hub Sian Jones

People are being urged to order any repeat prescriptions they may need

News Health chiefs urge Wigan residents to order prescriptions before Easter weekend Gaynor Clarke

A person with autism and his carer

Fewer Wigan people waiting for autism diagnoses Andrew Dowdeswell

Dr Tim Dalton

Crucial health checks on dementia patients missed Federica Bedendo

The new mental health teams will provide support

Mental health support team to benefit schools in Skelmersdale and Up Holland Amos Wynn

Everyone is being encouraged to have the vaccinations and booster jab

How to get an appointment for a coronavirus vaccine or booster jab in Wigan Gaynor Clarke

More than half a million vaccines have now been given in Wigan

Milestone as more than half a million Covid-19 jabs are given in Wigan Gaynor Clarke

GP waiting times in Wigan are better now than pre-pandemic

Wigan GP patients faced shorter appointment waits than pre-pandemic Federica Bedendo

Dr Tim Dalton

Wigan health chief asks for patience as GP surgeries face unprecedented demand Gaynor Clarke

Dr Tim Dalton

Urgent mental health referrals in Wigan rose by nearly one-third in pandemic Gaynor Clarke

Dr Tim Dalton

News Wigan health chief defends GPs as patients demand face-to-face appointments Gaynor Clarke

Vaccinations are being offered at various clinics around Wigan

Wigan Warriors fan can get Covid-19 jab before match Gaynor Clarke

Walk-in clinics are taking place at Robin Park Leisure Centre this week

Walk-in clinics for Covid-19 vaccines across the borough Andrew Nowell

Wigan Council was told to find another placement for the boy

Wigan Council bosses find new placement for boy staying on hospital ward Gaynor Clarke and Brian Farmer

The effects of being sent far from their loved ones can be devastating particularly for young people

Vulnerable Wigan patients treated miles away due to beds shortage Joanna Morris

People are being encouraged to "grab a jab" this weekend

Dozens of coronavirus vaccination sites open this weekend so people can 'grab a ... Gaynor Clarke

The club was used as a vaccination clinic for six months

Wigan sports club can reopen as coronavirus vaccine clinic moves out Gaynor Clarke

Dr Tim Dalton

Wigan project to help care home residents wins award Gaynor Clarke

Winnie Shaw and Marion Darbyshire were first to get the Covid vaccine at the Lakeside Care Home in Standish

First round of vaccinations at Wigan borough care homes nearly complete Joseph Timan

Practice nurses Sarah Madden and Rachel Smith

Inside a Covid-19 vaccination hub in Wigan Andrew Nowell

Winnie Shaw and Marion Darbyshire get their jabs

Friends from Wigan care home are first to get Covid jab Post reporter

A Covid-19 vaccine being given

Health bosses speak as Wigan roll-out of Covid-19 vaccine continues Andrew Nowell

Three vaccinations have now been approved

Coronavirus More coronavirus vaccination centres to open their doors in Wigan Gaynor Clarke

Appointments at GP surgeries were replaced with online or virtual consultations

Changes to GP services in pandemic caused huge concern for older Wiganers Andrew Nowell

Queues outside Robin Park Leisure Centre

Apology after long waits for coronavirus vaccine at clinic in Wigan Gaynor Clarke

Mr Ashurst gets the vaccine

Fight against coronavirus steps up as first person in Wigan receives vaccine Gaynor Clarke

Coronavirus testing has been carried out on the Chapel Lane car park

Tens of thousands of Wigan residents have already had flu jab this winter Gaynor Clarke

Craig Harris

New boss hails improved performance of Wigan health organisation Gaynor Clarke

Wigan Life Centre, home to the borough CCG

Elderly Wigan relatives wrongly denied £3.5m of care funding Charles Graham

Wigan Infirmary

Scores more doctors and nurses working at Wigan's hospitals Gaynor Clarke

Dr Tim Dalton

Thousands of patients to get flu jabs at coronavirus-safe clinics in Wigan Gaynor Clarke

There has been a massive fall in face-to-face GP appointments in 2020

Face-to-face appointments with GPs plummet Andrew Nowell

Professor Craig Harris, accountable officer at NHS Wigan Borough CCG

Health bosses speak on antibody tests after campaign group raises concerns Andrew Nowell

Flu jab rates have fallen over a five-year period among at-risk under-65s

Concern at five-year fall in at-risk Wigan adults getting flu jab Andrew Nowell

High levels of medication were prescribed in Wigan as lockdown started

Prescription of antidepressants in Wigan rose as lockdown began Andrew Nowell

Dr Tim Dalton, local GP and Chair of NHS Wigan Borough CCG

Planned transfer of mental health services in Wigan revealed Staff reporter

Routine smear tests are being carried out again

Routine cervical screening resumes in Wigan after worrying drop in number of tes... Gaynor Clarke

A physical health check

Fatal missed opportunities for Wigan people with severe mental illness Katie Williams