Lifestyle: Health

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Hearing check challenge issued to Royton residents

People in Royton are being invited to take an online hearing check if they find themselves regularly in awkward situations after mishearing words or being too embarrassed to ask people to repeat themselves.

Date Published 11/11/2020


New Year brings new support and mindfulness courses

Healthy Minds and Thinking Ahead have upcoming mindfulness courses to support people feeling stressed, anxious, depressed or worried.

Date Published 01/01/2021

Oldham dementia team shortlisted for prestigious award

An Oldham dementia team has been shortlisted for a major award as they continue to go above and beyond during the pandemic.

Date Published 11/12/2020


First patients in Greater Manchester receive Covid vaccination at Salford Royal hospital

Salford Royal hospital, part of the Northern Care Alliance NHS Group (NCA) which also runs The Royal Oldham hospital, has today started to roll out the COVID-19 vaccine.

Date Published 08/12/2020

OCL providing exercise opportunities as part of National Grief Awareness Week

Oldham Active Communities, part of Oldham Community Leisure (OCL), is providing free physical activity opportunities for anyone affected by grief, as part of The Good Grief...

Date Published 05/12/2020


Oldham dad demands greater awareness around epilepsy

The father of an Oldham teenager who experiences a seizure every week, has called on the public to gain a stronger knowledge of what to do when they see someone having an...

Date Published 25/11/2020

Charity fund-raiser living life to the full thanks to NHS eye treatments

Saddleworth lady, Julia Dawson, has received sight-saving treatment for the past seven years and her commitment to continued treatment despite lockdown have enabled her to help...

Date Published 23/11/2020


RoSPA and RSA to provide free virtual strength and balance sessions

A series of online strength and balance sessions for people in later life are being arranged to tackle falls – a leading cause of fatal and serious accidents in the home – as part...

Date Published 21/11/2020

Healthwatch Oldham launches the People's Choice Awards

Healthwatch Oldham is launching the inaugural People’s Choice Awards to celebrate the hard work that people throughout all health and social care services deliver to the people of...

Date Published 16/11/2020


Don't miss out on your copy of the Oldham Chronicle Magazine

After taking a summer break, largely due to the coronavirus pandemic taking hold, the fantastic, glossy 40-page quarterly Oldham Chronicle Magazine is back and out on the streets...

Date Published 06/11/2020

Healthcare via your TV now being delivered to homes in Oldham

GPs and community healthcare staff in Oldham are now talking to respiratory patients via their TV screens, as part of new trial.

Date Published 04/11/2020


Northern Care Alliance launches infection prevention support measures to help reduce the risk of hospital-acquired infections

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Group (NCA) which runs hospitals in Oldham, Bury, Rochdale and Salford is seeking to reassure patients that the group’s hospital and community sites...

Date Published 28/10/2020

Oldham GP warns further lockdown could lead to 1930’s style poverty

Further tier of lockdown could unleash poverty and a great depression, that’s according to an Oldham GP and Councillor.

Date Published 13/10/2020


Survey partly carried out in Oldham indicates BAME community 'more likely to die from coronavirus'

Health charity Antibiotic Research UK has warned that members of the BAME community are more likely to die from coronavirus than white people - and have an increased chance of...

Date Published 07/10/2020

Oldhamers benefit from free online mental health support during COVID-19

Thousands of people across Greater Manchester are being supported by new digital and online services as part of city-region response to mental health during COVID-19.

Date Published 06/10/2020


Thousands of cancer patients waiting months for treatment in Greater Manchester – more than anywhere else in the UK

Thousands of people are waiting months for cancer treatment in Greater Manchester – more than anywhere else in the country, it has been revealed.

Date Published 02/10/2020

Mental Health Support Programme set for Oldham Schools

Young people in schools across Oldham will soon be supported by two new dedicated Mental Health Support Teams (MHST).

Date Published 28/09/2020


OCL offers free memberships to pandemic volunteers

Oldham Community Leisure (OCL) is offering a full month’s complimentary health and fitness membership to recognise the fantastic efforts of volunteers in Oldham during the...

Date Published 25/09/2020

Public Health England launches Stoptober campaign as number of people quitting smoking surges

This Stoptober, smokers in England are being encouraged to put their lungs first, strengthen their immune system and breathe easier ahead of flu season by joining over two million...

Date Published 22/09/2020


Urgent appeal for Oldham families to talk about organ donation

During Organ Donation Week (today, September 7 to 13), NHS Blood and Transplant are urging people to talk to their families about organ donation to increase the number of people...

Date Published 08/09/2020

Local NHS patients contribute key data to practice-changing COVID-19 study

Patients, NHS trusts and local research teams across the Greater Manchester region have contributed important data to new global research which shows that corticosteroids can...

Date Published 02/09/2020


Oldham Community Leisure remains open

Oldham Community Leisure (OCL) have confirmed that, despite an increase in lockdown measures in the Oldham area, its leisure centres are permitted to remain open. Although the...

Date Published 25/08/2020

NHS 111 First to be rolled out across the North West

A new service which aims to reduce overcrowding and risk of transmitting COVID-19 in hospital emergency departments will be rolled out across the North West in time for winter.

Date Published 19/08/2020


SCAPE accreditation delight for Royal Oldham team

Three Northern Care Alliance NHS Group teams - including one from Oldham - are celebrating after achieving SCAPE accreditation.

Date Published 07/08/2020

Milestone reached on Royal Oldham Hospital's £28m expansion

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Group and its partners are celebrating a major milestone in its plans to provide the Royal Oldham Hospital with a £28million extension.

Date Published 07/08/2020


Nurses 'get up n go' and raise much-needed cash for the Rainbow Trust at the same time!

A group of warm-hearted fitness fanatics from the Oldham Children's Community Nursing Team based at the Integrated Care Centre on New Radcliffe Street have raised more than £2,000...

Date Published 03/08/2020

Oldhamers urged to help save lives by supporting COVID-19 research

Scientists trying to combat coronavirus are urging people in Oldham to share their experiences of living with disease in their community following the recent spike in cases.

Date Published 31/07/2020


Oldham campaigner welcomes obesity shake-up, but urges PM to have the energy to do more

Oldham-based national health campaigner Dr Zahid Chauhan OBE has broadly welcomed Boris Johnson’s plans to introduce a sugar tax and ad ban on junk food.

Date Published 27/07/2020

Coronavirus: THINK before you head to the GP surgery

Patients need to stop rocking up at GP surgeries with possible coronavirus symptoms and rolling out excuses as to why they won’t self-isolate.

Date Published 24/03/2020


Oldham facility accredited with UNICEF Baby Friendly award - again!

An Oldham-based service, leading the way in transforming care for children, young people and their families has been accredited with UNICEF Baby Friendly Award - for the second...

Date Published 16/03/2020

Oldham doctor's advice aimed at averting a health apocalypse

An Oldham doctor has warned that unless thorough handwashing and checking – in the way school children used to be examined by dinner ladies – is brought back, then Britain will...

Date Published 09/03/2020


Make sure you know the facts about organ donation law change

NHS Blood and Transplant is urging people to find out the facts about organ donation and the upcoming law change, which is due to come into effect in England from later this...

Date Published 22/02/2020

South Chadderton GP predicts antibiotics apocalypse

Humankind is sleepwalking into a health catastrophe that could cost countless lives.

Date Published 28/11/2019


Oldham children suffer at the hands of 'forgotten epidemic'

Six children are being rushed to hospital with pneumonia every hour in England, a report by two leading children’s agencies has revealed.

Date Published 12/11/2019

Macmillan bus is coming to Oldham

Macmillan Cancer Support’s mobile information and support bus is coming to Oldham.

Date Published 11/11/2019


First ever GLAMOUR beauty festival in Manchester a success

The Oldham Evening Chronicle took to the first ever GLAMOUR beauty festival in Manchester over the weekend (2nd Nov) that proved a huge success for makeup connoisseurs across the...

Date Published 05/11/2019

GLAMOUR Festival comes to Manchester

The upcoming GLAMOUR Beauty Festival which is making its debut in Manchester will take place between Saturday 2nd - Sunday 3rd November 2019.

Date Published 28/10/2019


Oldham GP takes a jab at fake news and vaccination hesitation

Rumours that flu jabs cause illness are giving medics the needle and risking the lives of the young and the old – warns Oldham medic, Dr Zahid Chauhan.

Date Published 22/10/2019

D-Eye-Y: eye treatment clinic to open in B&Q car park

An NHS eye clinic could soon begin treating patients in the car park of an Oldham DIY store.

Date Published 02/08/2019


Hospital shop helping fight cancer

‘The Shop @ The Royal’ at Royal Oldham Hospital has been doing their bit for local cancer charity Maggie’s.

Date Published 02/08/2019

Advice issued ahead of more soaring temperatures

With temperatures set to get even hotter tomorrow (Thursday), Highways England are issuing advice to drivers and St John Ambulance is sharing some simple, but potentially...

Date Published 24/07/2019


Vital surgeon training posts to be matched with international surgical trainees

A major new initiative has been launched, placing international surgical trainees into posts throughout the UK’s NHS Trusts and Boards – with the North West set to benefit.

Date Published 24/07/2019

Oldham doctor develops new blood test to help arthritis patients

An Oldham based doctor, James Bluett, has developed a new blood test which could help local rheumatoid arthritis patients to better manage their illness by keeping to their...

Date Published 20/06/2019


Call on hospital for Jean Purdy honour in Oldham

Town hall chiefs are calling on The Royal Oldham Hospital to recognise IVF pioneer Jean Purdy after it emerged her name was omitted from three plaques on display there.

Date Published 18/06/2019

Ambulance Service support thousands to improve their health and wellbeing

North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) is celebrating the success of a health and wellbeing initiative which has reached thousands of patients across the North West in the last 18...

Date Published 13/06/2019


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.

Date Published 13/06/2019

Christie at Oldham to hold Open Day and Tour

The Royal Oldham Hospital is inviting local residents and trust members to join them for a free open day and behind the scenes tour of The Christie at Oldham.

Date Published 30/05/2019


Oldham stroke recovery service review received national accolade

Oldham’s Stroke Recovery Service Review has achieved the highest Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme (SSNAP) score in the country, after an appraisal covering 96% of all...

Date Published 30/05/2019

Oldham back national campaign to promote good oral health

Oldham Council is encouraging residents to do their bit and take part in National Smile Month (Monday 13th May and Thursday 13th June).

Date Published 16/05/2019


Liver screening roadshow comes to Albion Street in Oldham

Men and women in Oldham are being encouraged to get a free health check with the arrival of a mobile liver screening roadshow.

Date Published 16/05/2019

Oldham MP backs calls for Alzheimer's Society new Dementia fund

Oldham East and Saddleworth MP Debbie Abrahams has backed an Alzheimer's Society report calling for a new £2.4bn Dementia Fund, by tabling a cross-party parliamentary Early Day...

Date Published 08/05/2019


Easter health advice from local NHS health chiefs

NHS Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale Clinical Commissioning Group is reminding borough residents to plan and order repeat prescriptions in good time over easter, check local...

Date Published 10/04/2019

Oldham official joins NHS assembly to help improve services

A nurse from Bolton and Oldham’s top health and care officer are among members of the new NHS Assembly, that will support the delivery of the NHS Long Term Plan. 
 

Date Published 10/04/2019


How live-in care can enhance wellbeing

Considering the wellbeing of loved ones is always at the forefront of our minds and live-in care ensures 24/7 support within the comfort of your own home.

Date Published 27/03/2019

Latics community Trust and Barry Kilby Appeal team up to fight Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer in males in the UK (Cancer Research UK). Unfortunately, 40% of prostate cancer cases are diagnosed at a late stage which can...

Date Published 26/03/2019


Beat the bulge by playing golf

We are always being told that, as a society, we are all getting more overweight and it should be something we take control of, but how?

Date Published 25/03/2019

Care leavers in Oldham to get council tax exemption

Care leavers will be exempt from Council Tax until the age of 25 under a new proposal going before Oldham Council’s cabinet on Monday night.

Date Published 22/03/2019


Oldhamers asked their opinion on changes to prescription medicine

People in Oldham are being asked to give their views on the recommendation by NHS England to change how some medicines are routinely prescribed.

Date Published 05/03/2019

The Royal Oldham counts the cost of missed patient appointments

The Royal Oldham Hospital is asking patients who are unable to attend their hospital appointment to do the right thing; cancel or rearrange it and free up the slot for other...

Date Published 27/02/2019


Future Directions CIC win two national care awards

Future Directions CIC has won two national Skills for Care Accolades and picked up their trophies from TV dance star Anton Du Beke.

Date Published 07/02/2019

New boss for Royal Oldham Hospital

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Group - which oversees the Royal Oldham Hospital - have announced the appointment of a new Chief Executive.

Date Published 29/01/2019


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