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Vaccinations are now available to anyone aged 12 or above. Anyone over 12 can book online. Anyone over 16 can visit one of our local vaccine clinics without an appointment.

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Advice and support

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#Andysmanclub

We strongly suggest contacting the service or activity before you use it. This way you can check all the details are correct and that everything is right for you. Please remember to ask staff to show you that relevant insurance is in place and staff qualifications are up to date.

Support group for Men

We are talking groups for men because… You’ve either been through a storm, currently going through a storm or have a storm brewing in your life.

Age

From 18 years old

Oasis Academy, OL8 4JZ

Updated: 26/11/2020

Action for sick children

Children and young people’s health services

Age

From 0 to 16 years old

0161 486 6788

Updated:17/03/2020

ADDISS - The National Attention Deficit Disorder Information and Support Service

Support and advice service

Providing people-friendly information about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

Age

Any age

020 8952 2800

Updated: 17/03/2020

Adult Social Care

Support and advice council service

Help for people who need practical support due to illness, disability, old age or a low income.

Age

From 18 years old

0161 770 7777

Updated: 17/09/2019

Ambitious about Autism - Parents and carers

Advice and support

Our ambition is to ensure all autistic children and young people can learn, thrive and achieve and lead fulfilling lives

Age

All ages

020 8815 5444

Updated: 14/07/2021

Barnardo's - Believe in children

Support group

Age

From 0 to 25 years old

Updated: 20/03/2020

Barnardo’s ‘See Hear Respond’ service

Support and advice

See Hear Respond is a service provided across England by Barnardo’s and other national and local community-based organisations in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

0800 151 7015

Updated: 18/08/2020

Barrier Breakers (Commissioned Short Break)

We strongly suggest contacting the service or activity before you use it. This way you can check all the details are correct and that everything is right for you. Please remember to ask staff to show you that relevant insurance is in place and staff qualifications are up to date.

Social group for disabled people

Young people can have fun with friends and work on issues that affect children and young people with additional needs.

Age

From 11 to 21 years old (although some members maybe older if they started the group before their 21st birthday)

0161 770 3120

The Civic Centre, OL1 1 UT

Updated: 08/09/2021

Breathe Easy Oldham

Support and advice group for people with breathing difficulties

Regular speakers and social activities, for people with respiratory/lung problems. Meets first Tuesday of every month, 1pm to 3.pm.

Age

From 21 years old

0300 303 0253

Hadfield Street, OL8 3BP

Updated:11/09/2019

Carers for Positive Change

Support group for carers of people with a learning disability

If you care for someone with a learning disability, whether you're a family member or a professional, we can help.

Age

Any age

0161 770 4187

The Link Centre, Union Street, OL1 1DZ

Updated: 24/09/2019

Carers Support Group

Support group

Peer support for Oldham’s unpaid and informal carers

Age

18 years and over (under 18's see young carers)

0161 770 4786

The Link Centre, Union Street, OL1 1DZ

Updated: 03/11/2020

Cerebra

Children with a brain condition: Support and Advice service

Charity for children with neurological conditions and brain injuries offering direct, ongoing support and funding vital research.

Age

From 0 to 16 years old

0800 328 1159 (freephone)

Updated: 16/04/2021

Community Mental Health Team: East

Support and advice service

Support for people with severe mental health problems and consideration for carers’ needs; risk assessment and management.

Age

Any age (up to 65 years old)

0161 770 4151

Hamilton Street, OL4 1DB

Community Mental Health Team: West

Support and advice service

Support for people with severe mental health problems and consideration for carers’ needs; risk assessment and management.

Age

Any age (up to 65 years old)

0161 770 4151

Hamilton Street, OL4 1DB

Contact for families with disabled children

Disabled children: support and advice service

Charity that supports families with disabled children.

Age

From 0 to 25 years old

0808 808 3555 (free helpline)

Updated: 11/09/2019

Crossroads Care in Greater Manchester

Support and advice for carers

Supporting anyone who cares for someone with a physical or sensory disability, learning difficulty, or chronic illness.

Age

Any age

0170 652 5361

Dale Street, OL16 3NJ

Disability Rights UK

We strongly suggest contacting the service or activity before you use it. This way you can check all the details are correct and that everything is right for you. Please remember to ask staff to show you that relevant insurance is in place and staff qualifications are up to date.

Information and advice

Age

Any age

0330 995 0400

East Bay Lane, E20 3BS

Update: 22/09/2021

Disabled Living

Information and Advice

Age

Any age

0161 214 4590

Priestley Rd, M28 2LY

Updated: 19/07/2021

Down's Syndrome Family Support Group (DSWestPennine)

Due to Covid-19 please contact us to check if our activity is running. Please remember to ask staff to show you that relevant insurance is in place and staff qualifications are up to date.

Support group for carers

The group offers families with a child with Down's Syndrome the chance to meet, get mutual help and support and to share information.

Age

Any age

Foxdenton Lane, OL9 9QR

Updated: 06/11/2019

Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS)

Support, Information and Advice

Age

From 16 years old

0808 800 0082 (Freephone) 0808 800 0084 (Text phone)

Updated: 06/11/2019

Healthwatch Oldham

We strongly suggest contacting the service or activity before you use it. This way you can check all the details are correct and that everything is right for you. Please remember to ask staff to show you that relevant insurance is in place and staff qualifications are up to date.

Independent champion for people who use health and social care services

Age

From 18 years old

0161 622 5700

Updated: 22/09/2021

I AM - Celebrating Autism in Greater Manchester

We strongly suggest contacting the service or activity before you use it. This way you can check all the details are correct and that everything is right for you. Please remember to ask staff to show you that relevant insurance is in place and staff qualifications are up to date.

Support group

I AM – Celebrating Autism in Greater Manchester by creating opportunities and providing a sense of personal freedom and choice.

Age

10 years to adult

0161 866 8483

Updated: 24/09/2021

I CAN

Young people's education and care, support and assessment

Working with the people who educate, care for, support and advise 0 - 19 year olds and their and families.

Age

From 4 to 19 years old

020 7843 2544

Updated: 18/11/2019

Independent Living Brokerage Partnership (ILBP Ltd)

Support Group

Brokerage Firm · In-Home Service - Direct Payments Team - Payroll - Pensions - Support

Age

Any age

01706 249 595

Various

Updated: 07/06/2019

Inspire Women

We strongly suggest contacting the service or activity before you use it. This way you can check all the details are correct and that everything is right for you. Please remember to ask staff to show you that relevant insurance is in place and staff qualifications are up to date.

Group of Oldham women

Empowering women through involvement

Updated: 24/09/2021

K.O.G.S. (Keeping Our Girls Safe)

Building confidence and self-esteem

07491 068 364

Updated: 07/05/2019

Lymphoedema & Lipoedema Support Group (Dr Kershaw's)

Support group

Age

Over 18s

0161 624 2727

Turf Lane, OL2 6EU

Updated: 29/08/2019

M.E. Support Group

Support and advice group for people with ME

The nearest support group to Oldham. Aims to improve the quality of life for all ME sufferers, their families and carers.

Age

Any age

Helpline - 0845 519 4116 Stockport group 0161 426 5481

Stockport, SK4 5BP

Updated: 23/08/2019

Mencap

We strongly suggest contacting the service or activity before you use it. This way you can check all the details are correct and that everything is right for you. Please remember to ask staff to show you that relevant insurance is in place and staff qualifications are up to date.

Support, advice and professional care at home

Home care support

Age

Any age

0300 003 7007

Golden Lane, EC1Y 0RT

Updated: 12/10/2021

My Adult - Still My Child

Information and advice

Age

From 16 years old

0808 8088 100 (free helpline)

Updated: 12/10/2021

National Autistic Society

We strongly suggest contacting the service or activity before you use it. This way you can check all the details are correct and that everything is right for you. Please remember to ask staff to show you that relevant insurance is in place and staff qualifications are up to date.

Support and advice

Age

All ages

0808 800 1050

Updated: 12/10/2021

National Deaf Children's Society (NDCS)

We strongly suggest contacting the service or activity before you use it. This way you can check all the details are correct and that everything is right for you. Please remember to ask staff to show you that relevant insurance is in place and staff qualifications are up to date.

Support and advice service for childhood deafness and hearing loss

Free information on childhood hearing loss including: education, audiology, benefits, technology, communication, parenting.

Age

From 0 to 25 years old

0808 800 8880 or 020 7014 5919

Updated: 12/10/2021

Oldham Carers' Services

Support and advice for carers

A range of services, support, information and advice for carers.

Age

Any age

0161 770 7777

The Link Centre, Union Street, OL1 1DZ

Updated: 12/09/2019

Oldham Diabetes Voluntary Support Group

Please remember to ask staff to show you that relevant insurance is in place and staff qualifications are up to date.

Support and advice group

A group run by people who have diabetes, providing help, advice and support to fellow sufferers, their families, friends and carers.

Age

18 years upwards

0161 300 4488

13 Primrose Bank, OL8 1HQ

Updated: 07/07/2020

Oldham Parent Carer Forum (POINT)

Parent/carer forum

Age

From 0 to 25 years old

0161 503 1555

Updated: 23/04/2019

Oldham Parent Carer Forum (POINT) - Dads supporting SEND

Support and advice group

Age

To support families with children and young people 0 to 25 years old

0161 503 1555

Updated: 12/11/2019

Oldham Parent Carer Forum (POINT) - Tea and Toast

Support and advice group

Age

To support families with children and young people 0 to 25 years old

0161 503 1555

Updated: 13/02/2019

Oldham SEND Information Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS)

Information and Advice Support Service

High quality information, advice and support for parents, carers, children and young people with a special educational need or disability.

Age

From 0 to 25 years old

0161 503 1540

Middleton Road, OL9 9LB

Updated: 05/12/2019

Oldham Stoma Support Group

Support group for people with Ileostomy, colostomy, urostomy

Support for anyone with a colostomy, urostomy or ileostomy. Information and updates on new products and changes in the NHS.

Age

Any age

0779 995 9242

The Link Centre, Union Street, OL1 1DZ

Updated: 25/09/2019

Oldham Support Group for Carers of Children and Adults with Autism (OSCA)

Support and advice for parents and carers

A local support group for the families of people with autism and related conditions.

Age

Any age

07365 772 711

Connaught Street, Oldham

Updated: 10/12/2019

Once upon a smile children's bereavement support group

Children's Bereavement Charity

Children's Bereavement Charity

Age

up to 18 years old

0161 711 0339

Sidley House, M16 9HQ

Updated: 09/08/2019

Parkinson's UK Oldham Branch

Support and advice group

We advise to Parkinson’s sufferers, their carers and family. We help people live an independent life and can help fund respite care.

Age

Any age

0161 682 3010 or 07913 559 432

The Link Centre, Union Street, OL1 1DZ

Updated: 26/09/2019

Positive Steps - Oldham Young Carers

We strongly suggest contacting the service or activity before you use it. This way you can check all the details are correct and that everything is right for you. Please remember to ask staff to show you that relevant insurance is in place and staff qualifications are up to date.

Short breaks for carers/people they care for

Young Carers work holistically alongside other family services, providing you and your family with different levels of support.

Age

From 8 to 18 years old

0161 621 9400

Union Street, OL1 1DJ

Updated: 14/10/2021

Rainbow Trust Children's Charity

Support for seriously ill children and their families

Age

From 0 to 18 years old

0161 628 2194

Updated: 09/10/2020

Rehab Jigsaw Limited

Specialist Support

Age

From 0 to 25 years old

03333 440783

Updated: 17/12/2019

Respect for all - Counselling

We strongly suggest contacting the service or activity before you use it. This way you can check all the details are correct and that everything is right for you. Please remember to ask staff to show you that relevant insurance is in place and staff qualifications are up to date.

For Autistic People, People with Learning Disabilities, and Their Families and Carers

We believe that each person is unique and has potential. We show our respect through taking the time and effort to communicate with clients at a pace and in a way that is both helpful and empowering.

0161 532 4075

Updated: 14/10/2021

Royal Society for Blind Children (RSBC)

Support and advice service

Support to any child who has a visual difficulty. We can help apply for benefits, equipment and holidays.

Age

From 0 to 25 years old

020 3198 0225

Updated: 15/10/2021

Scope

Support, Information and Advice

Age

All ages

0808 800 3333

Updated: 13/06/2019

SEND Workshops & Training Service

Support for Carers

Age

Parents and carers of children and young people from 0 to 25 years old

0161 503 1551

Middleton Road, OL9 9LB

Updated: 03/07/2020

Sense Children's Specialist Services

Support and advice for people affected by deafblindness

Supporting and campaigning for deafblind people. Tailored support, advice and information as well as specialist services.

Age

From 0 to 20 years old

0300 330 9256

Wakefield, Yorkshire

Updated: 23/12/2019

Shelter

Housing support and advice

Immediate and practical assistance with housing issues, debt, and welfare benefits.

Age

From 16 years old

0344 515 1640

Samuel Ogden Street, M1 7AX

Updated: 15/04/2020

The Proud Trust

Support Group

The Proud Trust is the home of LGBT+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans + other identities such as asexual. intersex.

0161 660 3347

Updated: 22/10/2021

The VICTA Parent Network

Online support for people with a visual impairment

Through Scarlett's Eyes is an online support and information sharing network.

Age

From 0 to 29 years old

01908 240 831

Updated: 06/04/2020

TOG MIND (Tameside, Oldham & Glossop)

Mental health support and advice service

We provide the best quality local mental health services in prevention, early intervention and primary care; alongside empowering individuals and our communities to live well

Age

Aged 16 and over

0161 330 9223

216-218 Katherine Street, OL6 7AS

Updated: 04/06/2021

Together Trust Mediation & Disagreement Resolution (DRS) Services

Mediation and disagreement resolution

Age

From birth to 25 years old

0161 283 4848

Updated: 08/07/2020

VI Talk

Support and advice for blind and partially sighted people

Supporting blind and partially sighted people, their families and friends, and those who works in the field of visual impairment.

Age

From 13 years upwards

07512 772 770

Updated: 22/10/2021

Witherslack Group

We strongly suggest contacting the service or activity before you use it. This way you can check all the details are correct and that everything is right for you. Please remember to ask staff to show you that relevant insurance is in place and staff qualifications are up to date.

Specialist education and care

We provide inspirational education and care to children and young people, resulting in life changing experiences and countless stories of success.

Updated: 22/10/2021

Wraparound

Support Service

Wraparound offers a whole system, whole family support agency all about improving outcomes for children and young people with Special Needs.

Age

From 0 to 25 years old

0161 956 2081

Various

Updated: 03/04/2020