Latest Health and social care News from Oldham Council https://www.oldham.gov.uk/rss/100010/news https://www.oldham.gov.uk Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Tue, 21 Apr 2026 01:59:12 +0000 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 01:59:12 +0000 "Suicide is a silent killer that we must address," says Oldham's health lead https://www.oldham.gov.uk/news/article/2696/suicide_is_a_silent_killer_that_we_must_address_says_oldhams_health_lead Oldham Council is proudly supporting this year’s Greater Manchester Month of Hope. Fri, 06 Sep 2024 10:47:00 +0100 Oldham Children’s Services rated GOOD in all areas by Ofsted as commitment to improving lives praised https://www.oldham.gov.uk/news/article/2672/oldham_childrens_services_rated_good_in_all_areas_by_ofsted_as_commitment_to_improving_lives_praised The national regulator has praised Oldham Council’s work in keeping children safe – highlighting the council’s improvement and commitment to giving children the best start in life.  Fri, 12 Jul 2024 11:13:00 +0100 Oldham's foster carers celebrate 160 years of service. https://www.oldham.gov.uk/news/article/2590/oldhams_foster_carers_celebrate_160_years_of_service In a heartfelt ceremony at Oldham Athletic, 17 amazing families from different parts of the borough were praised for their combined 160 years of fostering children. The council's yearly long service awards recognised these foster carers for their amazing commitment. Fri, 17 Nov 2023 18:58:00 +0000 Council leader and GM Mayor visit project launched to prevent young people from getting involved in crime https://www.oldham.gov.uk/news/article/2558/council_leader_and_gm_mayor_visit_project_launched_to_prevent_young_people_from_getting_involved_in_crime Yesterday, council leader Arooj Shah and the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Greater Manchester visited the Violence Reduction Unit’s (VRU’s) community-led programme in Oldham. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 16:58:00 +0100 Cost of Living crisis sees increase in foster kids in Oldham https://www.oldham.gov.uk/news/article/2497/cost_of_living_crisis_sees_increase_in_foster_kids_in_oldham The spiralling cost of living is causing added pressure in many households, which sadly prompts increases in domestic violence and child neglect. We’re seeing increases in the number of children who need help Fri, 19 May 2023 13:48:00 +0100 Oldham families missing out on Healthy Start food card https://www.oldham.gov.uk/news/article/2489/oldham_families_missing_out_on_healthy_start_food_card Families in Oldham are being prompted to check whether they are eligible for the free Healthy Start card to give them access to free healthy food, milk and vitamins Fri, 24 Mar 2023 14:32:00 +0000