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Information on Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Read the latest advice and information from NHS England and Public Health England about the Coronavirus.

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Healthwatch England Report: Shifting the mindset - a closer look at NHS complaints

Healthwatch England have released a new report showing that Hospitals need to do more to show patients how the NHS is learning from mistakes.

19 January 2020

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NHS 10 Year Plan Reports and GMHSC Partnership Response

The Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership has responded to the Reports released on the NHS 10 Year Plan.

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Healthy Young Minds/Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services: Report by Trafford, Rochdale, Bury and Oldham Healthwatch

Long waiting times and poor communication among issues found in new report on Children’s Mental Health Services in the area.

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Healthwatch Oldham Annual Report 2018-19

We hope you like the new format for the Annual Report which sets out the work of Healthwatch Oldham over the last 12 months and includes examples of how we have engaged and supported Oldham residents.

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Antenatal Services (Care During Pregnancy) Project Report

The Royal Oldham Hospital invited Healthwatch Oldham to undertake a review of the experiences of pregnant women and their partners/birth partners attending their Antenatal Clinics.

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Have you left hospital during COVID-19? Tell us your experience

To respond to coronavirus, hospitals have had to quickly change. Tell us how this has affected the care you or your loved one has received.

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COVID-19: Your Experiences of Health and Care

We have created a survey to better understand your experiences during this COVID-19 pandemic and gather information about what you think could make the situation easier to live with.

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We must do all we can to combat health inequalities

Response by Imelda Redmond, National Director – 10 June 2020 in relation to evidence from Public Health England that COVID-19 is having a disproportionate impact on people from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities.

Latest reports and publications

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NHS Complaints Annual Report 2019-20

We're delighted to share with you our annual report for the NHS...

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Healthwatch Oldham 100: Digital Health Findings

We have produced an infographic to show our initial findings of the...

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Healthwatch Oldham Annual Report 2019-20

Healthwatch Oldham is delighted to share with you our annual report...

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Accessing NHS Services: A review of accessing NHS Services from Oldham residents with an Eastern European background

This review aims to learn more about the community’s experiences of...