New WHSmith store opens at the Royal Oldham Hospital

Cutting the ribbon: Rob Jepson, Group Director of Capital, Estates and Facilities for the Northern Care Alliance NHS Group and David Roberts, Senior Business Development Manager, WHSmith

Retailer WHSmith have opened a new store at the Royal Oldham Hospital which includes a new range of food from M&S.

The store opened it's doors this morning, selling newspapers, books, convenience products and hospital essentials

However, staff and patients can now chose from an extensive range of M&S bestselling lines including chilled food and a selection of M&S meals, as well as a convenient Costa Coffee offer with a choice of hot drinks.

A spokesman for global retailer said: "WHSmith is pleased to have been able to continue to serve and support frontline NHS workers across its hospital stores throughout the pandemic, providing food, drinks and grocery products and increasing support wherever they can to make life a little easier for NHS key workers during these difficult times.

"This has included donating stock, introducing new ranges of essentials and groceries, NHS discounted offers and giveaway events; ensuring they deliver the best service and product proposition they can to support NHS teams throughout this challenging time."

The new WHSmith store in The Royal Oldham Hospital will be open seven days a week at the following times:

Monday to Friday - 7.00am to 8.30pm
Saturday - 8.00am to 8.00pm
Sunday - 9.00am to 7.00pm

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