1. Writing a Will

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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.

  2. Understanding DNACPR (Do Not Attempt Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation)

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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.

  3. Understanding ADRT (Advance Decision to Refuse Treatment)

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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.

  4. Understanding an Advance Statement

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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.

  5. Understanding Lasting Power of Attorney

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    Understanding Lasting Power of Attorney for property and financial affairs and Lasting Power of Attorney for Health and Welfare.

  6. We Matter: Improving Children and Young Peoples Mental Health Services in Oldham

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    Please take a moment to read our latest review called We Matter. The report shares the first hand experiences of young people and their families who have used Children and Young People’s Mental Health services in Oldham.

  7. Bereavement and End of Life Information

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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.

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

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    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.

  9. Healthy Young Minds/Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services: Report by Trafford, Rochdale, Bury and Oldham Healthwatch

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    Long waiting times and poor communication among issues found in new report on Children’s Mental Health Services in the area.

  10. Cancer Awareness Roadshow - Cancer Research UK

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  11. Cancer Awareness Roadshow - Cancer Research UK

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  12. NHS 10 Year Plan Reports and GMHSC Partnership Response

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    The Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership has responded to the Reports released on the NHS 10 Year Plan.

  13. The King's Fund - What is Population Health?

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

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

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

  15. Urgent Dental Care Changes in Greater Manchester

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    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

  16. Rats in the Sofa: Extraordinary People Changing Safeguarding Practice in Oldham

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    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.