Sites across Oldham: Book a coronavirus test today
Oldham Council is urging residents to book a free coronavirus test with a series of sites now available across the borough.
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New coronavirus testing site in Oldham Town centre
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.
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Oldham health and social care team goes extra mile in crisis
A SPECIAL Oldham health team carrying out vital patient care and support at local care homes during the Covid-19 crisis has been praised.
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Support for Oldham Carers during Covid 19 Outbreak
OLDHAM carers have been given a helping hand during the Coronavirus crisis.
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Investigation launched into Oldham care home after video shows unacceptable behaviour
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.
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NEW TRANSPORT SERVICE FOR PATIENTS ACROSS OLDHAM DURING COVID 19 CRISIS
An Alternative Transport Service has been put in place to support the health and social care system across Oldham.
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A Covid 19 testing centre for key workers to open in Oldham
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).
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Oldham PPE team effort helping to support vulnerable people in Oldham
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.
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Please Donate to the Oldham Coronavirus Emergency Response Fund
Community groups and businesses are throwing their weight behind the campaign to raise money for the emergency community response to coronavirus.
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Now is the time to salute our carers
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.
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Oldham CCG temporarily changes walk in services to protect patients, staff and the wider community
In response to coronavirus (COVID-19), walk-in services across Oldham are changing temporarily to protect patients, staff and the wider local community.
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Oldham launches community response to support the those in emergency need
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.
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Coronavirus: Latest advice, support and service details
The health and wellbeing of all our residents is a priority for Oldham Council.
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Why Not You? - LGBT+ Adoption and Fostering Week
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.
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Saddleworth and Lees recognised as a great place to age well
Saddleworth and Lees is celebrating after being named as one of the best places in Greater Manchester to grow old.
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Oldham Council encourages residents to make a ‘New Year New You’ pledge
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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Care leavers voice leads to greater support package
Care leavers in Oldham have expressed their delight to a support package put in place to help them live healthier and independently.
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Get, set....BRUSH
Oldham Council’s annual Big Brush campaign is back, and we’re encouraging as many children and families across Oldham to improve oral health and get into a better brushing habit.
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Exploitation Week of Action: 7 - 12 October
Making sure our children are safe is a priority for Oldham Council.
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Organisations unite to show support for Baby Loss Awareness Week
Oldham Civic Centre and Royal Oldham Hospital will be illuminated pink and blue to show support for memorial events taking place around the borough as part of Baby Loss Awareness Week (9-15 October).
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Oldham Council and Oldham Cares come together for World Mental Health Day 2019
On Thursday 10 October Oldham Council and Oldham Cares will host an event for World Mental Health Day 2019.
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Be a quitter - and enjoy the benefits
Smokers in Oldham are being encouraged to take part in Stoptober.
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Just what the doctor ordered: Ground-breaking Oldham health check extends to mental health
Oldham is setting out a vision to improve the health and wellbeing of residents through the launch of the ground-breaking Oldham Health Check.
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Oldham Cares supports National Carers' Week
Oldham Cares is acknowledging unpaid carers who provide support across the borough to a family member or friend, as part of Carers Week.
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Nominations are open for STARS (children in care and care leavers)
Nominations are now open to celebrate the achievements of Oldham’s children looked after and care leavers.
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Oldham agrees pioneering contract on first-ever International Social Prescribing Day
Oldham Cares has signed a pioneering contract to improve the health and wellbeing of hundreds of residents on the world’s first International Social Prescribing Day (March 14).
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Be an Oldham Winter Warrior and let's keep Oldham going this winter
After last year’s ‘Beast from the East’ generated so many examples of people helping each other out, this winter we want to find our #OldhamWinterWarriors and say thank you to them.
