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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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We're delighted to share with you our annual report for the NHS Complaints Advocacy Service in 2019-20. -
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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. -
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Our first Healthwatch Oldham 100 survey of 2020 was to look at peoples mental health during the winter months. -
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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. -
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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. -
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Read about how coronavirus could affect you, your baby and your pregnancy care. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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We have released our findings on DNAR (do not attempt resuscitation) that was carried out in June 2020. -
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The Government has published updated guidance for everyone who has been identified as clinically extremely vulnerable to COVID-19. -
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This review aims to understand more about peoples use of digital health technologies in managing their health and wellbeing. -
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Our next Healthwatch Oldham 100 Survey is now available and we're looking at dentistry. -
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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. -
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Healthwatch Oldham has released their latest publication - COVID-19: Your Health and Care Experiences Report. -
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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. -
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We have published our report looking into people's experiences of accessing services whilst living with cancer during COVID-19. -
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Confused about Long Covid? Find out the common symptoms and when to get support.