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Let’s talk about cervical cancer screening
Cervical screening, which used to be called a smear test, is a test to check the health of the cervix and help prevent cervical cancer. It's offered to women and people with a cervix aged 25 to 64.
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Healthwatch Oldham Important Announcement
An important announcement regarding the Healthwatch Oldham service.
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You and your general practice
This guide tells you what to expect from your general practice (GP) and how you can help them, so you get the best from the National Health Service (…
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Join your local Patient Participation Group (PPG)
Have a say in how your GP practice is delivered by signing up to your GP practice's Patient Participation Group (PPG).
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NHS acts on your feedback to improve dental care
Thanks to you, NHS England will take several steps to ensure better dental support for people with complex problems and improve the information for…
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Latest reports and publication

Your Experiences of Living with a Learning Disability and Diabetes Report
Healthwatch Oldham (HWO) has conducted research into the experience of people living in Oldham with a Learning Disability (LD) and diabetes (or pre-diabetes), providing a deeper insight into the support available in Oldham and their experience of the healthcare system.
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Healthwatch Oldham Annual Report 2024-25
We are pleased to present our Annual Report, highlighting the work of Healthwatch Oldham over the past year.
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