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Understanding an Advance Statement
An Advance Statement allows you to record your wishes, feelings, beliefs and values in case you later become unwell and need care or medical treatment.
5 July 2019
Advice and Information
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Understanding ADRT (Advance Decision to Refuse Treatment)
Advance Decision can also be known as a Living Will or Advance Directive. It allows you to write down any treatments that you don’t want to have in the future, in case you later become unable to make or communicate decisions for yourself.
5 July 2019
Advice and Information
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Understanding DNACPR (Do Not Attempt Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation)
CPR stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation. It is an emergency attempt to restart a person’s heart and/or breathing if they have a cardiac arrest.
5 July 2019
Advice and Information
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Writing a Will
Making a Will lets you decide what happens to your money, property and possessions when you die. These things are sometimes called your ‘estate’. You can also use a Will to decide who should look after any children under 18.
5 July 2019
Advice and Information
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Travel Alert! Zika Virus Risk in Bangladesh.
There is a risk of the mosquito borne Zika Virus in Bangladesh.
4 July 2019
News
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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.
18 June 2019
Report
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Seven pieces of information that you should expect to receive after being diagnosed with dementia
Take a look at the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence's (NICE) quick guide to discussing and planning support following a dementia diagnosis.
18 June 2019
Advice and Information
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Read our Volunteer Stories
Our volunteers support us in many ways. From speaking to local people to find out what they think about health and care to helping people access services, volunteers play an important role at Healthwatch Oldham.
29 May 2019
Blog
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Where can I go to get help for my health out of hours?
Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.
23 May 2019
Advice and Information
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10 top tips to get the most out of your dental appointment
Everyone should be able to access good quality NHS dental services. Take a look at our top tips to help you get the most out of your next dental appointment.
23 May 2019
Advice and Information
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10 top tips to get the most out of your GP appointment
We know from our conversations with the public that some patients report feeling rushed during appointments and struggling to make themselves heard. Here are some tips that could help you get the most out of visiting your GP.
23 May 2019
Advice and Information
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What should you expect from home care services?
The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services?
23 May 2019
Advice and Information