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Mike Barker

Leader for health and care appointed in Oldham

Published: Wednesday, 08th June 2022

A new leader responsible for the integration of health and care in Oldham has been appointed.

  • Razina and Amer

    Urgent call for Oldham foster carers during #FosterCareFortnight

    Published: Thursday, 12th May 2022

    Children in Oldham in need of foster care are being placed with families outside of their local authority due to a lack of local foster carers, a charity is warning.

  • Cllr Arooj Shah

    Oldham urged to take Omicron Covid variant seriously as Government introduce Winter Plan B

    Published: Monday, 06th December 2021

    Following the announcement that the Government has brought in its Winter Plan B Oldham residents are being called on to follow the new guidance in place to keep us safe.

  • Have your say on Oldham’s new domestic abuse strategy

    Published: Monday, 08th November 2021

    We're adopting a new strategy to tackle domestic violence across our borough - and we want to hear your views.

  • Cllr Eddie Moores

    New providers needed to support children over winter holidays

    Published: Thursday, 28th October 2021

    Oldham Council is looking for new providers to take part in its Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme over the winter holidays.

  • Cllr Arooj Shah, Leader of Oldham Council

    Greener and healthier approach to transport agreed by Oldham Council

    Published: Wednesday, 22nd September 2021

    Oldham Council’s Cabinet has agreed a new approach that looks to get more residents walking, cycling and using public transport.

  • Coronavirus cases in Oldham hit all time high

    Published: Wednesday, 21st July 2021

    Coronavirus cases in Oldham have now hit a new recorded high of 788 per 100,000 exceeding the previous high point of 754 per 100,000 from early November 2020.

  • Pharmacies being used for testing

    Coronavirus testing in Oldham to undergo major changes this week

    Published: Monday, 29th March 2021

    Coronavirus Testing in Oldham is undergoing a major restructure this week to help residents better access testing. As some lockdown rules ease from today (Monday 29th March) – Oldham is changing when and where people can continue to be tested and are reminding people it is still important to get tested.

  • Oldham to take part in day of national reflection

    Published: Tuesday, 23rd March 2021

    Residents are being asked to participate in a moment of reflection with Oldham Council today as together we mark the one-year anniversary of the first UK lockdown.

  • Failsworth Vaccination centre

    Oldham vaccinates more than 50,000 residents

    Published: Tuesday, 16th February 2021

    More than 50,000 registered patients across Oldham have now been vaccinated against the Coronavirus.

  • Oldham's Covid-19 Recovery survey

    Oldham Council launches its Covid-19 Recovery survey – residents asked to share their views

    Published: Monday, 15th February 2021

    Oldham Council have launched a Covid-19 Recovery survey to find out what residents think the town’s priorities should be whilst recovering from the Coronavirus pandemic.

  • Councillor Sean Fielding

    Oldham Care Home residents able to welcome family visitors

    Published: Tuesday, 15th December 2020

    Families with loved ones in Oldham care homes will now be able to have more meaningful visits this Christmas – thanks to Oldham Council and its partners.

  • Vulnerable Oldham families to receive nearly £1million this winter

    Published: Wednesday, 09th December 2020

    THOUSANDS of Oldham families are set to get financial help for food and other emergency provisions this Christmas.

  • Oldham Council displays it support for National Grief Awareness Week

    Published: Tuesday, 01st December 2020

    Oldham Council is lighting its Civic Centre yellow as part of a national moment of silence for this year’s National Grief Awareness Week (2–8 December).

  • Older people in Oldham given a lifeline during Coronavirus pandemic

    Published: Wednesday, 04th November 2020

    OLDER people in Oldham are being supported during the Coronavirus pandemic by an innovative partnership project.

  • New coronavirus testing site in Oldham Town centre

    Published: Monday, 29th June 2020

    Oldham has a new facility in the fight against coronavirus and is piloting one of the North West’s first ’pop up’ community testing sites.

  • STICH Team

    Oldham health and social care team goes extra mile in crisis

    Published: Monday, 01st June 2020

    A SPECIAL Oldham health team carrying out vital patient care and support at local care homes during the Covid-19 crisis has been praised.

  • shared lives

    Support for Oldham Carers during Covid 19 Outbreak

    Published: Monday, 11th May 2020

    OLDHAM carers have been given a helping hand during the Coronavirus crisis.

  • Investigation launched into Oldham care home after video shows unacceptable behaviour

    Published: Sunday, 10th May 2020

    Oldham Safeguarding Partnership has launched an investigation into a local care home after a video was published on social media showing staff behaving in an unacceptable manner.

  • Transport

    NEW TRANSPORT SERVICE FOR PATIENTS ACROSS OLDHAM DURING COVID 19 CRISIS

    Published: Wednesday, 06th May 2020

    An Alternative Transport Service has been put in place to support the health and social care system across Oldham.

  • A Covid 19 testing centre for key workers to open in Oldham

    Published: Tuesday, 05th May 2020

    A Covid 19 testing centre for key workers and their families is due to begin operation at the Failsworth Leisure Centre site tomorrow (Wednesday 6th May).

  • Anna and Christine from Oldham Libraries

    Oldham PPE team effort helping to support vulnerable people in Oldham

    Published: Tuesday, 28th April 2020

    OLDHAM’S massive team effort has played a significant role in ensuring Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) stocks have reached front line workers across the Borough.

  • Please Donate to the Oldham Coronavirus Emergency Response Fund

    Published: Thursday, 23rd April 2020

    Community groups and businesses are throwing their weight behind the campaign to raise money for the emergency community response to coronavirus.

  • Now is the time to salute our carers

    Published: Thursday, 16th April 2020

    COMMUNITY testing for all care home staff and residents has started in Oldham as the borough becomes one of the first roll out Covid-19 testing in care homes.

  • Covid assessment hub

    Oldham CCG temporarily changes walk in services to protect patients, staff and the wider community

    Published: Monday, 30th March 2020

    In response to coronavirus (COVID-19), walk-in services across Oldham are changing temporarily to protect patients, staff and the wider local community.

  • Oldham launches community response to support the those in emergency need

    Published: Friday, 27th March 2020

    The Council, Oldham Foodbank and Action Together are working together to coordinate the delivery of emergency food and other essential personal and household basic items to people in need.

  • Coronavirus: Latest advice, support and service details

    Published: Friday, 20th March 2020

    The health and wellbeing of all our residents is a priority for Oldham Council.

  • Sean and Steven

    Why Not You? - LGBT+ Adoption and Fostering Week

    Published: Tuesday, 03rd March 2020

    OLDHAM Fostering Service is proud to be supporting LGBT+ Adoption and Fostering Week that takes place between 2-8 March 2020. The week is organised by New Family Social, a UK charity that supports LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) adopters and foster carers.

  • Age Friendly

    Saddleworth and Lees recognised as a great place to age well

    Published: Tuesday, 11th February 2020

    Saddleworth and Lees is celebrating after being named as one of the best places in Greater Manchester to grow old.

  • New Year New You

    Oldham Council encourages residents to make a ‘New Year New You’ pledge

    Published: Monday, 06th January 2020

    Oldham Council is encouraging residents to start the new decade with a meaningful New Year’s resolution this year and is offering a range of services to help.

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