1. Healthwatch Oldham - Haematology Report

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    Our latest report contains findings from an engagement exercise we carried out on F11, Haematology Day Unit at Royal Oldham Hospital with 41 patients and 15 relatives and friends over four three hour sessions during February and March 2018.

  2. Healthwatch Oldham Emergency Department Report

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    Our latest report looks at the findings collected from 58 people who attended the Emergency Department at Royal Oldham Hospital and did not require admission. 22 of those people completed a more detailed follow up questionnaire.

  3. Greater Manchester Arriva Patient Transport Survey Report

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    Initially Healthwatch Oldham identified that a number of complaints about access to the service, eligibility and patient information had been received by the local Patient Advice and Liaison (PALS). This resulted in this joint project.

  4. NHS England announce digital tool to help reduce avoidable lengthy stays in hospital

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    A new digital portal is being introduced by the NHS and councils which allows health and social care staff to see how many vacancies there are in local care homes, saving hours of time phoning around to check availability.

  5. Northern Care Alliance’s Chief Nurse honoured with Gold Award

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    The Northern Care Alliance’s Chief Nurse Elaine Inglesby-Burke CBE has been honoured for her remarkable nursing career by the NHS’ top nurse.

  6. Healthwatch England Report: Shifting the mindset - a closer look at NHS complaints

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    Healthwatch England have released a new report showing that Hospitals need to do more to show patients how the NHS is learning from mistakes. 

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. Maternity support during COVID-19

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

  14. 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.

  15. 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.

  16. 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.

  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.