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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
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The Accessible Information Standard - What you can expect from services
A year ago the Accessible Information Standard came into force. It requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate in a way that everybody can understand. Here's a reminder of what you should expect.
23 May 2019
Advice and Information
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Age UK Oldham
Age UK Oldham is an independent local charity that works in partnership with the Local Authority and NHS Oldham delivering services under contract agreements.
22 May 2019
Advice and Information
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Diabetes UK
Diabetes UK’s aim is creating a world where diabetes can do no harm. Diabetes is the most devastating and fastest growing health crisis of our time, affecting more people than any other serious health condition in the UK.
22 May 2019
Advice and Information
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Oldham Community Leisure
Oldham Community Leisure want to create an environment in which sport, active recreation and leisure are integrated into the lifestyle of all Oldham citizens, in order that community cohesion and health benefits are continually improving.
22 May 2019
Advice and Information
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TOG Mind
TOG Mind offers information and advice to people with mental health problems and lobbies government and local authorities on their behalf. It also works to raise public awareness and understanding of issues relating to mental health.
22 May 2019
Advice and Information
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Early Help Oldham
Do you or a family member need practical help to support you to take control of your life? Do you and your family have difficulties such as housing, money, parenting, confidence, looking for work or want to improve an area of your life?
22 May 2019
Advice and Information
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Ambition for Ageing Oldham
Ambition for Ageing Oldham which aims to reduce social isolation in the over 50’s population in Alexandra, Crompton and Failsworth West, through targeted asset based community development (ABCD) approaches.
22 May 2019
Advice and Information
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Studio G Photography - The Open Shutters Project
The Open Shutters photographic project is a series of black & white portraits aimed at showing mental illness presents massive challenges to those who experience it and the people around them, it needn’t mean an end to dreams and ambition...
22 May 2019
Advice and Information
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Andy's Man Club Oldham
Our aim is to halve the number of suicides in men under 45.
22 May 2019
Advice and Information
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Lyndan Sports Therapy
Members of STO (Sport therapy Organisation), Lyndan Sports Therapy provide sports massage, acupuncture, myofascial trig point therapy.
21 May 2019
Advice and Information