Lifestyle: Health

Pictured are (left to right): Susan Richardson, Dr Anita Sharma and Eric Richardson

GP tells Oldham's men - “don’t wait, let’s check out that prostate”

“Don’t sit on it."

Date Published 17/06/2021


Local NHS chief urges people to get vital second jab - Oldhamer Stephen agrees

As the largest ever NHS vaccination programme 'enters its last lap', the North West Regional Director of Commissioning has encouraged Oldham residents to come forward for their...

Date Published 18/06/2021

John salutes his Team PB mates after life-changing health and fitness drive

Chadderton-based John Grimshaw has saluted David Lloyd Clubs after they helped him turn his life around after he took part in an innovative health and fitness initiative.

Date Published 16/06/2021


Cervical Screening Awareness Week: Smear tests are 'so important', insists Toni

It’s Cervical Screening Awareness Week (June 15-20) and the Macmillan Gynaecology Nurses at The Royal Oldham Hospital are raising awareness not only about the importance of...

Date Published 16/06/2021

Oldham barber Patrick joins the fight against vaccine misinformation

An Oldham barber is one of many businesses across Greater Manchester set to arm themselves with the facts about Covid-19 to tackle misinformation about vaccination.

Date Published 09/06/2021


Meet Greater Manchester’s ‘vaccine heroes’

Greater Manchester has marked the outstanding contribution of thousands of people who are working hard to roll out the Covid-19 vaccine across the city region.  

Date Published 01/06/2021

Chadderton-based John is one of six Brits to join national health programme with David Lloyd Clubs

Team PB is a six-week programme created to motivate, encourage and support people to realise their health goals, specifically with the Coronavirus pandemic and its physical and...

Date Published 24/05/2021


Self manage your continued welfare with Diabetes My Way

Diabetes My Way is a new free online platform that is available for anyone living with diabetes in the Greater Manchester.

Date Published 22/05/2021

Oldham endometriosis film gets the thumbs-up from a national audience of doctors

A brand-new short movie shot in Oldham, starring a young Chadderton woman and featuring a local GP, has premiered before a gathering of over 200 top doctors – and earned a clean...

Date Published 21/05/2021


OCL gear up to to open indoor group exercise and sports classes

Oldham Community Leisure’s (OCL) centres will be open to members and the wider community for even more pre-bookable activities from Monday (May 17), as part of England’s...

Date Published 14/05/2021

Diabetes diagnoses hit over 183,000 across Greater Manchester

New analysis released today (Tuesday) by Diabetes UK shows that the number of people diagnosed with diabetes in Greater Manchester has increased from 178,825 to 183,376 since last...

Date Published 11/05/2021


United Foundation and DK join forces to deliver 5,000 books and balls to local children

In support of Mental Health Awareness Week (May 10-16), Manchester United Foundation will be running a week-long promotion about all-things ‘wellbeing’.

Date Published 11/05/2021

Seven in ten UK adults say that being close to nature improves their mood - new survey

Seven in ten UK adults (70 per cent) said being close to nature improves their mood, according to a new survey into its effects on mental health.

Date Published 10/05/2021


'I feel 200 per cent better' - Piers won't let his disability get in the way of a sports centre workout

Lockdown has affected us all in different ways.

Date Published 07/05/2021

Victoria feels like a 'normal mum' again

Lockdown has affected us all in different ways.

Date Published 29/04/2021


Research offers vaccine chance to younger people in Oldham

Researchers are inviting Oldham residents who have not yet been vaccinated to get involved in an important Covid-19 vaccine study that could add another effective option to the...

Date Published 29/04/2021

Exclusive: It's been a life-changing 12 months for OCL fan Chris

Lockdown has affected us all in different ways.

Date Published 23/04/2021


Bridgewater NHS marks 10 year milestone

The Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust turned 10 this week.

Date Published 04/04/2021

More than 100,000 Oldham registered patients have now been vaccinated

More than 100,000 registered patients in Oldham have now received their first Coronavirus vaccination, including more than half of the borough’s adult population.

Date Published 29/03/2021


Am I being overcharged for my electricity?

Citizens Advice Oldham is a local charity that provides free, independent, impartial, confidential advice to Oldham residents.

Date Published 26/03/2021

'Ground-breaking' new technology for cancer patients in Oldham

The Christie at Oldham has started to deliver a new form of patient treatment which will boost the level of care for patients with breast cancer.

Date Published 26/03/2021


Oldham GPs urge residents to take up their 'crucial' jab offer

Oldham's GPs have urged everyone in the town to get themselves vaccinated as it was revealed that close to 100,000 people have now been given the jab across the borough.

Date Published 26/03/2021

OCL launches outdoor class timetable

Oldham Community Leisure (OCL) has launched its new outdoor class timetable from March 29, which includes outside Spinning, Zumba and Bootcamp.

Date Published 24/03/2021


Royton eyes return to normal life

A significant proportion of people polled in a Royton optician’s customer survey found their eyesight had worsened during the past year, with over two-thirds reporting increased...

Date Published 21/03/2021

Have your say during NHS Oldham online event

The NHS Oldham Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is inviting local people to share their thoughts on access to health services at an online event on Tuesday (March 23).

Date Published 19/03/2021


Ovarian cancer awareness in seven languages

An ovarian cancer support charity is using a £30,115 grant to reach women across the North West, starting with a multilingual awareness campaign of the symptoms this month in...

Date Published 16/03/2021

Getting the jab done – one million people have now had their first COVID-19 vaccination in Greater Manchester

Greater Manchester’s COVID-19 vaccination rollout hit a major milestone this week with a mystery millionth resident receiving their life-saving jab.

Date Published 15/03/2021


Firefighters warn about the dangers of smoking at home

Nineteen people died in house fires started by carelessly discarded smoking materials in Greater Manchester in three years, it has been revealed.

Date Published 13/03/2021

More than 10,000 taking part in Covid research at Northern Care Alliance NHS Group

More than 10,000 patients, volunteers and NHS staff have taken part in Covid-19 research at the Northern Care Alliance NHS Group (NCA).

Date Published 15/02/2021


Local nurse who quit smoking after cancer diagnosis is now urging others to do the same

Manchester nurse Marie Kirwan knows more than most the extreme harm caused by smoking, having witnessed the worst consequences first-hand.

Date Published 06/02/2021

Oldham surgery is first in the UK to employ Covid mental health specialist

A surge in mental health cases has prompted a surgery in Oldham to become the first in the country to employ the services of a specialist pharmacist to alleviate dangerous...

Date Published 05/02/2021


Text support service launches for Oldham's parents, carers and teens

A new confidential text messaging service has launched for young people, parents and carers across Oldham, Warrington and Halton.

Date Published 03/02/2021

Oldham plays significant role as Novavax announces COVID-19 vaccine is 89.3% effective

The NIHR-supported Novavax COVID-19 vaccine is 89.3% effective at preventing COVID-19.

Date Published 29/01/2021


NCA chief leads organisation in thanking the public for doing their bit to control virus

The general public are making a huge difference in their efforts to control the spread of the virus in Greater Manchester, according to the Chief Executive of one of the biggest...

Date Published 29/01/2021

Treat your mask ‘like your underwear’ say health chiefs

‘Treat your mask like your underwear’ say health chiefs as they urge people to keep washing and changing face coverings to protect from coronavirus.

Date Published 25/01/2021


Dad-of-two Tim, who learned to walk again after an ear infection left him with a brain injury, to run 300 miles for NHS charity

A Chadderton father-of-two, who had to learn to walk again after an ear infection left him with an uncommon brain injury, will take on a 300-mile charity run to thank the NHS...

Date Published 25/01/2021

Dream Big - local schools urged to claim free physical activity sessions

Schools across Greater Manchester can still claim a share of 2021 hours of FREE physical activity sessions during the national COVID-19 lockdown, thanks to leading local provider...

Date Published 20/01/2021


All Oldham care home residents to be vaccinated by end of this week

Residents of all care homes in Oldham will have received the coronavirus vaccine by the end of this week.

Date Published 20/01/2021

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

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...

Date Published 11/11/2020


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


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