1. Registering with your GP: understanding your rights

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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.

  2. 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.

  3. Your Health and Experiences with Cancer Screening as a Transgender, Intersex, Non-Binary or Gender Fluid Person Survey

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    Our next survey is asking for your feedback on accessing cancer screening, knowing which cancer screening you can access and your actual experience of any cancer screenings undertaken as a transgender, intersex, non-binary or gender fluid person.

  4. Leesbrook Surgery - Matron Survey Analysis and Report

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    Leesbrook Medical practice invited Healthwatch Oldham to carry out an engagement exercise with their patients to under their views on the quality of the matron service being provided by the practice.

  5. Join your local Patient Participation Group (PPG)

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    Have a say in how your GP practice is delivered by signing up to your GP practice's Patient Participation Group (PPG).

  6. GP Services at the Victoria Hotel Report

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    Healthwatch Oldham undertook a survey with people who are seeking asylum or have refugee status and reside in temporary accommodation in the Victoria Hotel in Chadderton, Oldham.

  7. 10 top tips to get the most out of your GP appointment

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    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.

  8. What's the difference between social distancing, self-isolation and shielding?

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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.

  9. Healthwatch Oldham 100: New Year Blues Findings

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    Our first Healthwatch Oldham 100 survey of 2020 was to look at peoples mental health during the winter months.

  10. Update advice about use of Ibuprofen and COVID-19

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    The Commission on Human Medicines’ Expert Working Group on COVID-19 concludes there is currently insufficient evidence to establish a link between the use of ibuprofen and susceptibility to contracting COVID-19 or the worsening of its symptoms.

  11. Planning care at the end of life

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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.

  12. Maternity support during COVID-19

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    Read about how coronavirus could affect you, your baby and your pregnancy care.

  13. What is domestic abuse and how can I get support?

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    If you are experiencing or feel at risk of domestic abuse, or are worried about someone who might be, find out where you can go for advice and help.

  14. Cancer and coronavirus

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    If you have cancer, it’s understandable you might feel anxious about COVID-19. The Government and the NHS have both confirmed that cancer treatment should continue to be prioritised during the response to the COVID-19 emergency.

  15. COVID-19: Your Experiences of Health and Care

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    We have created a survey to better understand your experiences during this COVID-19 pandemic and gather information about what you think could make the situation easier to live with.

  16. Have you left hospital during COVID-19? Tell us your experience

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    To respond to coronavirus, hospitals have had to quickly change. Tell us how this has affected the care you or your loved one has received.

  17. COVID-19: Your Experiences of Health and Care Overview

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    We've pulled together an initial overview of our findings to our recent COVID-19 Survey: Your Experiences of Health and Care.

  18. COVID-19: Your Experiences of Health and Care Survey Extension

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    Due to ongoing changes with localised restrictions and services having to continually adapt to the current situation, we have decided to extend our COVID-19 survey until the end of October.

  19. A review looking at people’s experiences of Do Not Attempt Resuscitation (DNAR) procedures in the Oldham area.

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    We have released our findings on DNAR (do not attempt resuscitation) that was carried out in June 2020.

  20. Updated guidance for people who are clinically extremely vulnerable from COVID-19

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    The Government has published updated guidance for everyone who has been identified as clinically extremely vulnerable to COVID-19.

  21. A review on how people use Digital Health to manage their health and wellbeing

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    This review aims to understand more about peoples use of digital health technologies in managing their health and wellbeing.

  22. Healthwatch Oldham 100: Dentistry

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    Our next Healthwatch Oldham 100 Survey is now available and we're looking at dentistry.

  23. 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.

  24. 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.

  25. 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.

  26. 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.

  27. What is Long Covid?

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    Confused about Long Covid? Find out the common symptoms and when to get support.