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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. -
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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. -
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Set in the The Boathouse at Alexandra Park, Pure Innovations is an exciting hub of various activities across the community: -
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The Water Adventure Centre (WAC) was established in 1977 and is based at Fairfield Locks beside the Ashton Canal in Droylsden. -
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UProjects are based in Saddleworth, Oldham. Providing outdoor physical activities and promoting the proven health benefits they bring. -
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Ability Wheelz provides opportunities for children, young people and adults with additional needs and/or disabilities to access a wide range of adapted and universal cycles in Alexandra Park. -
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In the current climate of cut backs and budget reductions, health and wellbeing support programmes have all but vanished. With this in mind the following packages have been developed, to implement either singly or in a series, to address this area. -
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St John Ambulance is the nation’s leading first aid charity. Every year, more than 400,000 people learn how to save a life through their training programmes, including hundreds of thousands of young people. -
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Healthy Gains 4 U provide a wide range of professional services to meet your needs. They promise to provide every service with a smile and to your highest level of satisfaction. -
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Provider of sports coaching, sports events and racket restringing. Helping you achieve your Personal Best 365 days a year! -
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The college aims to provide something different for local people. Moving away from the clinical focus offered by many support services; instead we offer an educational approach designed to empower you to take control of your own health and wellbeing. -
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Members of STO (Sport therapy Organisation), Lyndan Sports Therapy provide sports massage, acupuncture, myofascial trig point therapy. -
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Our aim is to halve the number of suicides in men under 45. -
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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... -
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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. -
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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?
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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Age UK Oldham is an independent local charity that works in partnership with the Local Authority and NHS Oldham delivering services under contract agreements. -
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We can help you if you want to make a formal complaint about a social care service. This includes nursing homes, care homes, supported accommodation, home care providers etc. -
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As of 1 June 2022, Oldham’s Independent Complaints Advocacy Service will be transferred to Cloverleaf Advocacy and therefore will no longer be delivered by Healthwatch Oldham. -
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The care you receive from a GP is usually very good and most people don’t have any problems. But occasionally things can go wrong. -
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NHS dental care is usually very good, and most people don’t have any problems. But occasionally things can go wrong. -
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We can help you if you want to make a formal complaint about an NHS hospital service, or a private hospital service where the treatment is funded by the NHS. -
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We can help you if you want to make a formal complaint about NHS service. This includes any services funded by the NHS and covers hospital services, GP services, dental services, pharmacies and community health services. -
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We can help you if you want to make a formal complaint about a mental health service. This includes mental health services accessed within a hospital or community setting. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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Understanding Lasting Power of Attorney for property and financial affairs and Lasting Power of Attorney for Health and Welfare. -
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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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Avoid the wait at the GP and know when to visit your pharmacist instead. Look at how your pharmacist can help you. -
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Find out more about shielding, who it applies to, and what to do if you're a shielder. -
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The current Coronavirus (COVID19) pandemic may cause you to feel worried, anxious, or scared. Read our seven steps to looking after your wellbeing while staying informed. -
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Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving. -
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Self-isolation, social distancing and shielding have been introduced by the Government to help you and your loved ones stay safe from COVID-19. Find out what they mean in practice and what applies to you. -
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, police forces and domestic abuse charities have reported an increase in the number of domestic abuse-related calls and in April 2020, the Home Office launched the #youarenotalone campaign. -
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We explain why it’s important to have a plan in place, should you or a loved one become critically ill with coronavirus.