1. Healthwatch Oldham 100: New Year Blues Findings

    Report -

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

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

    News -

    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.

  3. Accessing NHS Services: A review of accessing NHS Services from Oldham residents with an Eastern European background

    Report -

    This review aims to learn more about the community’s experiences of accessing health services and understand people’s perceptions of how health services work and what is available.

  4. If you’re at risk of domestic abuse, remember the Silent Solution

    Advice and Information -

    During the COVID-19 pandemic, police forces and domestic abuse charities have reported an increase in the number of domestic abuse-related calls and in April 2020, the Home Office launched the #youarenotalone campaign.

  5. Planning care at the end of life

    Advice and Information -

    We explain why it’s important to have a plan in place, should you or a loved one become critically ill with coronavirus.

  6. Maternity support during COVID-19

    Advice and Information -

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

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

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  8. Cancer and coronavirus

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  9. We must do all we can to combat health inequalities

    Response -

    Response by Imelda Redmond, National Director – 10 June 2020 in relation to evidence from Public Health England that COVID-19 is having a disproportionate impact on people from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities.

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

    News -

    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.

  11. Healthwatch Oldham Annual Report 2019-20

    Report -

    Healthwatch Oldham is delighted to share with you our annual report for 2019-20.

  12. Healthwatch Oldham 100: Digital Health Findings

    Report -

    We have produced an infographic to show our initial findings of the recent Healthwatch Oldham 100 Survey on Digital Health.

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

    News -

    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.

  14. NHS Complaints Annual Report 2019-20

    Report -

    We're delighted to share with you our annual report for the NHS Complaints Advocacy Service in 2019-20.

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

    Report -

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

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

    News -

    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.

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

    Report -

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

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

    Advice and Information -

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

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

    Report -

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

  20. Healthwatch Oldham 100: Dentistry

    News -

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

  21. Healthwatch Oldham presents The People's Choice Awards

    News -

    Healthwatch Oldham is proud to announce the inaugural People’s Choice Awards to celebrate the hard work that people throughout all health and social care services deliver to the people of Oldham.

  22. Healthwatch Oldham People's Choice Awards Winners Announced!

    News -

    The winners from our inaugural People's Choice Awards have been announced!

  23. Looking after someone? Know your rights

    Advice and Information -

    Since the COVID-19 pandemic, it's been estimated that across the UK there are 13.5 million unpaid carers. Many people are unaware of their rights as a carer and, as a result, are not accessing the help and support they are entitled to.

  24. COVID-19 vaccine: what you need to know

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  25. Healthwatch Oldham Dentistry Report

    Report -

    Healthwatch Oldham has published their review of dentistry services in Oldham.

  26. COVID-19: Your Health and Care Experiences Report March 2021

    Report -

    Healthwatch Oldham has released their latest publication - COVID-19: Your Health and Care Experiences Report.

  27. New Years Blues Infographic 2021

    Report -

    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.

  28. Healthwatch Oldham Annual Report 2020-21

    Report -

    Healthwatch Oldham is delighted to share with you our annual report for 2020-21.

  29. Greater Manchester Dental Report

    Report -

    During the COVID pandemic, people across Greater Manchester have told their local Healthwatch that they were experiencing difficulties accessing NHS dental services.

  30. A review of people's experiences with health and care services whilst living with cancer during COVID-19

    Report -

    We have published our report looking into people's experiences of accessing services whilst living with cancer during COVID-19.

  31. Wheelchair Users Report - Understanding How Accessibility Works for You

    Report -

    Healthwatch Oldham and the Safeguarding Adults Oldham Team have worked in partnership to produce a survey that was designed to be a starting point to highlight and understand peoples' experiences of accessibility when they have a physical disability.

  32. The People's Choice Awards Return!

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    Healthwatch Oldham are proud to announce the return of The People’s Choice Awards to celebrate the hard work that people throughout all health and social care services have delivered to the people of Oldham during 2021.

  33. Healthwatch Oldham People's Choice Award Winners 2021!

    News -

    Healthwatch Oldham were proud to announce the return of The People’s Choice Awards to celebrate the hard work that people throughout all health and social care services have delivered to the people of Oldham during 2021.

  34. Independent Complaints Advocacy Service

    News -

    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.

  35. Annual Report 2021/22

    Report -

    We're proud to share with you our Annual Report for 2021/22

  36. NHS acts on your feedback to improve dental care

    News -

    Thanks to you, NHS England will take several steps to ensure better dental support for people with complex problems and improve the information for those trying to find an NHS dentist. Read our response.

  37. What is Long Covid?

    Advice and Information -

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

  38. 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.

  39. Healthwatch Oldham 100 - Living with Dementia Infographic Released

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    We created this infographic as part of our recent Healthwatch Oldham 100 project looking at the information you provided when you completed our survey on people living with dementia.

  40. Think you need to go to A&E? Learn how NHS 111 can help you

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    The NHS wants to make it easier and safer for patients to get the right treatment when they need it, without waiting a long time to be seen in A&E. Find out what this means for you and your loved ones.

  41. NHS Continuing Health Care Survey

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    Our next survey is designed to help us better understand more about your experience of applying for or receiving CHC funding.