Lifestyle: Health

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 conditions such as self-harm, crippling depression, alcohol and drug addiction and even suicidal thoughts.

Date Published 05/02/2021

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

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

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

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