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


Heart Research UK offers some healthy meal planning tips

Do you plan your meals in advance?

Date Published 22/05/2022

People in Oldham urged to check 10 signs of dementia

Ten tell-tale signs of dementia are being highlighted by Alzheimer’s Society across Greater Manchester in a bid to help people get the support they need.

Date Published 21/05/2022


Government on track to deliver 26,000 more primary care staff - new data

The government is well over half way to delivering on its manifesto commitment of having 26,000 more primary care staff by March 2024, according to data published yesterday...

Date Published 20/05/2022

Improving access to sexual health facilities in Oldham

More community sexual health facilities are to be provided for people in Oldham, Bury and Rochdale.

Date Published 17/05/2022


Oldham parents of short-sighted children urged to have a MyopiaChat with their optician

Over 2 million UK parents who have been told their child has "short sight" by their optician are unaware that it is a casual term for a disease called myopia that is directly...

Date Published 17/05/2022

New prescription charge freeze to help ease cost of living

NHS prescription charges will be frozen for the first time in 12 years to help with the cost of living.

Date Published 16/05/2022


Doctors ask for your support as they work through their busiest period

General practice staff are asking for patience and support as they work through their busiest ever period.

Date Published 26/09/2021

Volunteering for health research is a perfect way to help Greater Manchester NHS campaign celebrate its 10th birthday

An award-winning NHS campaign which has enabled over 10,000 people across Greater Manchester to take part in valuable health and care research is calling on others to help make a...

Date Published 26/09/2021


Chadderton GP calls for national health plan for women

A new women’s health plan introduced by the Scottish Government has been deemed “just what the doctor ordered” by an Oldham GP.

Date Published 06/09/2021

Five-a-side fans getting stuck into new Oldham indoor arena

Fans of five-a-side football are taking advantage of an exciting new indoor arena in Oldham - Kick Sonic.

Date Published 26/08/2021


Live from the wards - talented musician and DJ Callum raises vital funds for young cancer patients

When talented young musician and DJ Callum Wall found himself diagnosed with and ‘in a bit of a headlock with’ leukaemia, he knew of one thing that would help him through his...

Date Published 25/06/2021

Local hospital staff reach RCN Nursing Awards finals

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Group’s efforts to try and ensure nobody died alone during the COVID-19 pandemic have been recognised by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN).

Date Published 25/06/2021


New educational film shows the impacts of drinking alcohol during pregnancy

A new film that will raise awareness in young people of the potential damage caused by drinking alcohol when pregnant will premiere online on Thursday (June 24) at 2pm.

Date Published 21/06/2021

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


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