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Coronavirus: What does shielding mean?
From 23 March 2020, the Government is contacting around 1.5 million NHS patients by letter, with guidance and information on ‘shielding’. Here's some more information to help you understand what shielding means in practice.
1 April 2020
Advice and Information
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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.
19 March 2020
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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.
13 March 2020
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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.
12 March 2020
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Healthwatch Oldham: Oldham Pledge Forums Review
Healthwatch Oldham has released a review on the Oldham Pledge Forums which took place in October 2019.
3 March 2020
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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.
18 February 2020
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Should I see a pharmacist instead of a doctor?
Avoid the wait at the GP and know when to visit your pharmacist instead. Look at how your pharmacist can help you.
28 January 2020
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Registering with your GP: understanding your rights
People have told us they can have problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about your rights and what do to if you are refused the right to register.
23 January 2020
Advice and Information
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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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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
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