Coronavirus cases in Oldham hit all time high
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.
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Coronavirus testing in Oldham to undergo major changes this week
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.
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Oldham to take part in day of national reflection
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.
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Oldham vaccinates more than 50,000 residents
More than 50,000 registered patients across Oldham have now been vaccinated against the Coronavirus.
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Oldham Council launches its Covid-19 Recovery survey – residents asked to share their views
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.
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Oldham Care Home residents able to welcome family visitors
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.
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Vulnerable Oldham families to receive nearly £1million this winter
THOUSANDS of Oldham families are set to get financial help for food and other emergency provisions this Christmas.
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Oldham Council displays it support for National Grief Awareness Week
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).
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Older people in Oldham given a lifeline during Coronavirus pandemic
OLDER people in Oldham are being supported during the Coronavirus pandemic by an innovative partnership project.
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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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Exploitation Week of Action: 7 - 12 October
Making sure our children are safe is a priority for Oldham Council.
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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.
