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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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Talking About Dying: A Review of Palliative and End of Life Care in Oldham

Healthwatch Oldham has undertaken an End of Life Review to gather the experiences of families and carers who have supported a family member through palliative and end of life care in Oldham.

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Healthwatch Oldham 100: Your Pharmacy and Repeat Prescriptions Findings and Response from GMLPC

As part of our October/November HWO 100, we produced a survey which asked people for their thoughts and experiences on their local pharmacy and ordering repeat prescriptions.

20 January 2020

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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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Coronavirus (COVID-19) and your Wellbeing

UPDATED: 03/04/2020. COVID-19 affects all of us, so our team have put together some practical information and advice for individuals and families during this period of isolation.

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Rats in the Sofa: Extraordinary People Changing Safeguarding Practice in Oldham

Rats in the Sofa is an original piece of music theatre commissioned by Oldham Cares and the Oldham Safeguarding Adults Board to explore safeguarding issues with Oldham residents.

8 November 2019

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Urgent Dental Care Changes in Greater Manchester

If you need help with an urgent dental problem, call the Urgent Dental Care Service on 0333 332 3800, available from 8am to 10pm every day, including weekends and bank holidays

29 October 2019

Latest reports and publications

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Talking About Dying: A Review of Palliative and End of Life Care in Oldham

Healthwatch Oldham has undertaken an End of Life Review to gather the...

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Healthwatch Oldham: Oldham Pledge Forums Review

Healthwatch Oldham has released a review on the Oldham Pledge Forums...

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Healthwatch Oldham 100: Your Pharmacy and Repeat Prescriptions Findings and Response from GMLPC

18 February 2020

As part of our October/November HWO 100, we produced a survey which...

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

19 January 2020

Healthwatch England have released a new report showing that Hospitals...