Our Plan

Each of our missions will deliver real improvements to the lives of Oldham people. 

By 2030 we will see the following results:

Healthier Happier Lives

• People in Oldham will live healthier and longer lives.
• Our children and young people will have the chance to reach their full potential.
• Everyone will get the right health and care support, in the right place, when they need it.
• More people will feel involved and connected to their communities.
• Residents of all ages will see improvements in their mental health and wellbeing.

Case Study

At Action Together, our charitable purpose is to strengthen Oldham’s Voluntary, Community, Faith, and Social Enterprise Sector (VCFSE), to enable positive social change and promote social justice. We do this by supporting people and groups to make more of a difference and give their time to the things that matter most, and by facilitating action groups and networks that bring together diverse perspectives to address the root causes of poverty and inequalities.

An example of this is we lead a partnership of charities to deliver the Oldham Social Prescribing Service, where we connect people to local community groups, activities and organisations that support residents to improve their overall health, wellbeing and social connections. Many things that affect our health and wellbeing cannot be treated by doctors or medicine alone, like loneliness, isolation or social stressors related to housing or financial pressures. Social Prescribing connects people to non-medical support within their local community, making it easy for residents to find the right support, such as local walking groups, befriending services, or support groups. We work closely to link both health services and local groups and organisations to help people to improve their mental and physical health and improve their general wellbeing.

Social prescribing plays a pivotal role in the approach to preventative work in Oldham. Social prescribing is embedded in both statutory and health care services, working well as a step-down from services and providing continuity for the people of Oldham to improve their health and wellbeing. Through collaboration with Oldham’s health services and local organisations, we’re building a stronger, more connected support network to help people and communities thrive.

Laura Windsor-Welsh, Action Together