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Deputy Chief Executive for North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) Michael Forrest has moved to try and reassure potential patients ahead of a further day of industrial action by GMB...
Date Published 28/06/2018
Royal Voluntary Service staff and volunteers across the North West are to receive specialist training to support people living with dementia.
Date Published 26/06/2018
The Gynaecology Assessment and Early Pregnancy Unit at the Royal Oldham Hospital will be hosting a fundraiser tea party on Wednesday (June 27) to mark the 20th Anniversary of the...
Date Published 25/06/2018
Midwives at the Royal Oldham Hospital will be celebrating Breastfeeding Awareness Week (June 20-26) with information stands and a special tea party for mums and mum to be.
Date Published 21/06/2018
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Group is hosting a free public talk on the ‘Deteriorating Patient Collaborative’ at the Royal Oldham Hospital on Thursday, July 12 from 2 until 3pm.
Date Published 18/06/2018
The National Health Service will be 70 years old on July 5, 2018.
Oldham East and Saddleworth MP Debbie Abrahams has joined Uppermill resident, Dr Nicola Jeffery-Sykes, in backing a life-saving appeal from Cancer Research UK for more NHS cancer...
Date Published 15/06/2018
The NHS turns 70 on Thursday, July 5, and members, the public and staff are all invited to help celebrate hitting this major milestone by sharing their memories, stories and views...
Date Published 14/06/2018
Around 50 Oldham College Hair and Beauty students welcomed representatives from national skin cancer awareness charity Skcin, who launched MASCED in January, 2018.
Oldham Council’s Chief Executive and NHS Oldham CCG Accountable Officer, Dr Carolyn Wilkins, and a team of Council staff are gearing up to take part in Cancer Research UK’s Race...
A local in-home care provider serving families in Oldham has been given a rating of GOOD following a recent CQC inspection.
Date Published 12/06/2018
Scorching temperatures and brilliant blue skies attracted bumper crowds to the annual Dr Kershaw’s Hospice Summer Fair.
Oldham residents can now access advice and information on how to maintain good oral health from their local pharmacy.
Date Published 11/06/2018
A new role focused on providing patients with the right care closer to home is being piloted at North West Ambulance Service.
Date Published 07/06/2018
An inspirational Medical Records Clerk from the Royal Oldham Hospital will soon be walking the catwalk in aid of Maggie’s Manchester charity.
Date Published 05/06/2018
Calling all knitters…can you help the Royal Oldham Hospital’s tiniest patients?
Children who have to go to local Emergency Departments are helping a research study that aims to improve future NHS care.
This National Glaucoma Week (June 4-10), the Specsavers team in Oldham is raising awareness of dry eye syndrome and how it can impact those with glaucoma.
Date Published 04/06/2018
An Oldham-based home care company has won an award based on the glowing recommendations it receives from its clients, their families and friends.
Date Published 31/05/2018
Alzheimer’s Society’s Oldham Singing for the Brain and Springboard Dementia Carers Group were joined by local MP Debbie Abrahams during this year’s Dementia Action Week at an...
The Care Quality Commission has found the quality of care provided by the Hollinwood Medical Practice to be Outstanding following an inspection carried out in March.
Lots more five-year-olds in Oldham are smiling, so says new survey results from the National Dental Epidemiology Programme.
Date Published 30/05/2018
Stephanie Doherty and Helan Graham of Caremark, Oldham, have teamed up with local solicitor, Wrigley Claydon, to launch ‘Talking about Dementia’ – a series of Dementia awareness...
Health and care leaders from Greater Manchester have formed a pioneering partnership with the pharmaceutical industry to improve the care and treatment of people with dementia.
Date Published 25/05/2018
Whether you’re ‘staycationing’ or packing your bags to head abroad this summer, an Oldham community opticians is warning sun-seekers about the dangers of wearing sunglasses that...
Date Published 24/05/2018
More than 120 dedicated staff from The Pinnacle Learning Trust (The Hathershaw and Oldham Sixth Form Colleges) took part in the Manchester 10K on Sunday.
Date Published 23/05/2018
GP Dr Zahid Chauhan has vowed to provide a listening ear to local residents after being appointed Cabinet Member for Health and Social Care at Oldham Council.
Oldham West and Royton MP Jim McMahon has slammed the Government after new research from the House of Commons Library served to highlight the severe pressure being placed on...
Free cancer information and support is coming to the Royal Oldham Hospital next Thursday (May 31, 9am to 4pm).
Date Published 22/05/2018
Mental health problems are all too common in the workplace and nationally it is currently the leading cause of sickness absence.
