1. 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.

  2. TOG Mind

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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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. Young People's Mental Health Survey

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    Healthwatch Oldham is looking to obtain the views and experiences of young people aged 13-18 on their current mental health.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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).

  13. 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.

  14. 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.