We have created these advice referral toolkits as part of our commitment to work with a resident focus. They are for everyone to use – residents, elected members, staff, and partners.

They have been developed to provide options for common enquiries based on feedback from across the council and partners.

Just use the drop-down menu to access contact details for support and services.

Common enquiries

You can access face-to-face support at one of our Family Hubs or Children’s Centres. Health visitors, infant feeding clinics, speech and language support, parenting, various infant and baby activities.

Events, activities, storytelling, theatre and cinema with Oldham Council's Heritage, Libraries and Arts. 

Free access to parks and green spaces including Northern Roots and community volunteering activities.

Free activities during the school holidays, for children aged 5-16 who receive benefits-related free school meals in Oldham.

Protecting Oldham's children and young people from abuse, exploitation, neglect and radicalisation.

Families and parenting

Help, advice and support for parents, carers, and their families with SEND (special education needs and/or a disability).

Support, advice, and activities for parents of children and young people with SEND

Practical support to make the most of your money including budgeting, benefit entitlement, debt advice, household support fund, and help with council tax.

A range of specialist services to support children, young people and families with multiple and complex needs

Provides infant feeding support and help for parents or children who may have genetic disorders.

Health and wellbeing

Help to get more active and eat healthier, including advice and support to stop smoking or vaping for anyone over 12 years old.

Specialist services to children and young people who are experiencing mental health and emotional wellbeing difficulties

Social care, health, education, leisure and employment services

Provides young people (13-19 year olds) with support about sexual health and/or substance misuse.