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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

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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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Healthwatch England Report: Why it’s important to review the care of people with dementia

Healthwatch England has used evidence collected by the network to find out if people with dementia are getting the support they need.

22 October 2019

The King's Fund - What is Population Health?

The King's Fund have produced a video which easily explains what 'population health' is.

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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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Men's and Women's Health Forums a Massive Success

Over a six-month period, we held two very successful Health Forums which focused on Men’s and Women’s Health respectively. Our Women’s event took place on the 28 Nov 2018 followed by the Men’s event on the 7 May 2019.

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Bereavement and End of Life Information

The following organisations are just a few suggestions of where you can get help, support or advice. Please note we do not endorse these agencies, we provide you with this information to enable you to make an informed decision.

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