1. Healthwatch Oldham - Your Health and Care Experiences Report

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    We have published a report which was undertaken with the aim of sharing with health and social care purchasers and providers a detailed account of the personal experiences of 26 people who use a range of health and social care services.

  2. Healthwatch Oldham Diabetes Forum Report

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    We have published a report on the findings collected at the Type 2 Diabetes Prevention and Awareness Forum from June 2016.

  3. Social Care Complaints

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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.

  4. Complaints about NHS Services

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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.

  5. GP Complaints

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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.

  6. NHS Dentist Complaints

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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.

  7. NHS Hospital Complaints

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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.

  8. Other NHS Services

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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.

  9. Mental Health Services Complaints

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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.

  10. Healthwatch Oldham 'Your Child - Your Health Choices' Report

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    The project included 209 Health Literacy Questionnaires and 7 in depth interviews undertaken with parents with children under 5 within the Failsworth GP Cluster.

  11. Healthwatch Oldham Forum - Low Mood, Anxiety and Depression Report

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    For this Forum, we asked specific questions about people’s understanding of their own mood, diagnosis, possible treatments and services they have accessed. The answers to these survey questions have been collated and analysed to identify any trends.

  12. Healthwatch Oldham Annual Report 2016-17

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    Healthwatch Oldham is delighted to publish its Annual report for 2016-17.

  13. Healthwatch Oldham People's Choice Awards Winners Announced!

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    The winners from our inaugural People's Choice Awards have been announced!

  14. Looking after someone? Know your rights

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    Since the COVID-19 pandemic, it's been estimated that across the UK there are 13.5 million unpaid carers. Many people are unaware of their rights as a carer and, as a result, are not accessing the help and support they are entitled to.

  15. COVID-19 vaccine: what you need to know

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    Take a look at what you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccination programme including how you will know when it's your turn, where to go, and why it's important.

  16. Healthwatch Oldham Dentistry Report

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    Healthwatch Oldham has published their review of dentistry services in Oldham.

  17. COVID-19: Your Health and Care Experiences Report March 2021

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    Healthwatch Oldham has released their latest publication - COVID-19: Your Health and Care Experiences Report.

  18. New Years Blues Infographic 2021

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    In January 2020, we wanted to better understand people’s experiences of mental health during the winter months. In January 2021, we wanted to do the same but compare on the COVID-19 pandemic has further impacted people’s mental health.

  19. Healthwatch Oldham Annual Report 2020-21

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    Healthwatch Oldham is delighted to share with you our annual report for 2020-21.

  20. Greater Manchester Dental Report

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    During the COVID pandemic, people across Greater Manchester have told their local Healthwatch that they were experiencing difficulties accessing NHS dental services.

  21. A review of people's experiences with health and care services whilst living with cancer during COVID-19

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    We have published our report looking into people's experiences of accessing services whilst living with cancer during COVID-19.

  22. Wheelchair Users Report - Understanding How Accessibility Works for You

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    Healthwatch Oldham and the Safeguarding Adults Oldham Team have worked in partnership to produce a survey that was designed to be a starting point to highlight and understand peoples' experiences of accessibility when they have a physical disability.

  23. The People's Choice Awards Return!

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    Healthwatch Oldham are proud to announce the return of The People’s Choice Awards to celebrate the hard work that people throughout all health and social care services have delivered to the people of Oldham during 2021.

  24. Information on Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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    Read the latest advice and information from NHS England and Public Health England about the Coronavirus.