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Well done, sir: Sam Rosbottom pictured with Athletic striker Jose Baxter

Sam's big run in aid of a cause so close to his heart

On Sunday (October 14) thousands of runners will be pounding the streets of Manchester at the annual Half Marathon, and one of those making their way around the city centre streets will be Oldham Athletic’s Head of Media and Communications, Sam Rosbottom.

Date Published 12/10/2018


Oldhamers called out to sign up as potentially lifesaving blood stem cell donors

Despite new stats showing that 1,746 people from Oldham have registered as blood stem cell donors with advocacy group DKMS, the town is still falling short of potential

Date Published 10/10/2018

Cancer advisors heading to Oldham

Free cancer advice and support is coming to the area next week.

Date Published 09/10/2018


Oldham celebrates World Mental Health Day

Oldham Library will celebrate World Mental Health Day 2018 and promote awareness of mental health issues tomorrow (Wednesday).

Date Published 09/10/2018

Keith 'beats cancer' thanks to pioneering private treatment

An Ashton man has told how he’s beaten prostate cancer after traveling to Europe for pioneering treatment. 

Date Published 08/10/2018


Race for Life is making a difference

Oldham became a sea of pink in June as hundreds of women joined the fight against cancer by taking part in Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life.

Date Published 08/10/2018

Sarah's sharing experiences of motherhood

A hugely successful immersive art installation called The Other in Mother is appearing at Gallery Oldham this month.

Date Published 08/10/2018


Hot-footing their way towards a Dementia Friendly Oldham

Oldham East and Saddleworth MP Debbie Abrahams has teamed up with Oldham Council to arrange an Oldham and Saddleworth Memory Walk, in Alexandra Park on October 13, to raise...

Date Published 05/10/2018

Hospital kids gear up for Play Week

Being in hospital might not sound much fun when you’re a child.

Date Published 05/10/2018


Oldham mum curbs nine sugar cup of tea habit to drop five stone

A mum from Oldham has told how dancing around the living room with her young son helped her to shed over FIVE stone in less than a year.

Date Published 05/10/2018

Oldham patients urged to vote for their healthcare heroes

The shortlist for The Royal Oldham Hospital’s Patients’ Choice award has been officially revealed.

Date Published 05/10/2018


Stroke survivors urged to get moving again

The Stroke Association has launched its new Moving Forward After Stroke programme in Oldham, to help local stroke survivors get more active.

Date Published 04/10/2018

Customers need food standard reassurances, insist Oldham Lib-Dems

Recent revelations from the Food Standards Agency show that 11 food premises in Oldham were given a 1 rating for hygiene, while over half of food business in England do not even...

Date Published 04/10/2018


Daniel offers blind James the gift of sight again

Blind author James Laird always dreamed of travelling the world, but only Hathershaw's Daniel Crown could help him see it.

Date Published 03/10/2018

Could you be an Ambulance Service star in a car?

North West Ambulance service (NWAS) is seeking more volunteer car drivers across the region to help transport patients to routine hospital appointments.

Date Published 03/10/2018


Mike's off on a Blackpool Night Ride, in aid of a terrific cause

Fifty-one-year-old Mike Roberts is taking on one of the UK’s most iconic cycling events, the British Heart Foundation’s (BHF) Manchester to Blackpool Night Ride, to raise money...

Date Published 02/10/2018

Home is definitely where the heart is

‘We just want Debs back home’.

Date Published 02/10/2018


Signing up for Stoptober in Oldham town centre

Smoking is the top cause of accidental fire deaths nationally and in Greater Manchester.

Date Published 02/10/2018

Could this be a GameChanger for dementia diagnosis?

People in Greater Manchester are being urged to help improve the speed and accuracy of a dementia diagnosis by playing a smartphone game.

Date Published 01/10/2018


First Northern Care Alliance public meeting announced

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Group, which brings together Salford Royal and Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust and runs hospitals and community healthcare services in Salford,...

Date Published 01/10/2018

Oldham's inspirational heroes celebrated at Trust Awards

The achievements of community healthcare staff in Oldham were commended at Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (Bridgewater)’s annual staff awards at Haydock...

Date Published 27/09/2018


Pennine Care makes two high-profile appointments

A local NHS community and mental health organisation has made two appointments to its Board. 

Date Published 27/09/2018

New OCL boss will promote healthy living

Oldham Community Leisure (OCL) has employed a new Sales and Marketing Manager, who will be responsible for helping the non-profit trust to actively promote the benefits of a...

Date Published 25/09/2018


Obesity awareness campaign launched

A new campaign is being launched today (Monday) by Cancer Research UK to raise awareness of the link between obesity and cancer.

Date Published 24/09/2018

Link Centre re-opens after six months

Oldham Council has re-opened the doors of its newly-refurbished Link Centre.

Date Published 24/09/2018


What a celebration - Oldham honours its grass roots sporting elite

Hundreds of people gathered at Oldham’s Queen Elizabeth Hall on Friday night (September 21) to pay tribute to the great and good of the town’s sporting scene for the latest...

Date Published 21/09/2018

The 2018 Oldham Sports Awards - just one week to go!

With just a week to go until the glitzy presentation evening at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, Oldhamers are now being urged not to miss out on their chance to celebrate with their...

Date Published 14/09/2018


Your chance to celebrate alongside Oldham's grass roots sporting heroes

With just over a week to go until the glitzy presentation evening at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, Oldhamers are now being urged not to miss out on their chance to celebrate...

Date Published 13/09/2018

Don't underestimate flu - that's the message as new vaccine becomes available

A newly-available flu vaccine this winter could prevent 700 deaths, over 2,000 hospitalisations and 30,000 GP consultations in those aged 65 and over in England.

Date Published 12/09/2018


The 2018 Oldham Sports Awards - a celebration not to be missed!

With just over a week to go until the glitzy presentation evening at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, Oldhamers are now being urged not to miss out on their chance to celebrate...

Date Published 12/09/2018

Spoons – Supporting new babies' new beginnings

Help group Spoons is continuing to support and care for parents and babies experiencing neonatal intensive care.

Date Published 11/09/2018


Doctor calls for change of mind on mental health treatment

How to counsel someone with mental health problems should be taught in the same way we train people to save lives through CPR.

Date Published 11/09/2018

Oldham Sports Awards - the countdown is on ahead of a very special night

With less than two weeks to go until the glitzy presentation evening at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, Oldhamers are now being urged not to miss out on their chance to celebrate...

Date Published 11/09/2018


Growing friendship and promoting healthy eating in Waterhead Park

Volunteers and local residents continue to flock to Veg in the Park, a community growing hub based in Waterhead Park.

Date Published 10/09/2018

The 2018 Oldham Sports Awards - don't miss out on this very special night!

With less than two weeks to go until the glitzy presentation evening at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, Oldhamers are now being urged not to miss out on their chance to celebrate...

Date Published 10/09/2018


Photography exhibition shines light on mental health survivors

A new photography exhibition exposing the lives, struggles, happiness and triumphs of people living with mental illness, opens for the first time at Gallery Oldham on Saturday...

Date Published 07/09/2018

The 2018 Oldham Sports Awards - a celebration not to be missed!

With just two weeks to go until the glitzy presentation evening at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, Oldhamers are now being urged not to miss out on their chance to celebrate with their...

Date Published 07/09/2018


Celebrate with Oldham's grass roots sporting heroes!

With less than three weeks to go until the glitzy presentation evening at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, Oldhamers are now being urged not to miss out on their chance to celebrate...

Date Published 06/09/2018

Nominate your hospital hero!

The Royal Oldham Hospital is asking the public to nominate their NHS heroes as part of its annual staff awards event.

Date Published 05/09/2018


Sarah's marathon effort for Age UK

Failsworth's Sarah Timms is taking on the iconic Virgin Money London Marathon on Sunday, April 28, 2019, to raise awareness and vital funds for Age UK, the charity that supports...

Date Published 05/09/2018

Your chance to celebrate alongside Oldham's grass roots sporting heroes

With less than three weeks to go until the glitzy presentation evening at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, Oldhamers are now being urged not to miss out on their chance to celebrate...

Date Published 05/09/2018


Seek support to stop September stress

Oldham national health campaigner Dr Zahid Chauhan is encouraging parents in the town to spot the signs of severe anxiety in their children, in what he calls “the worst month for...

Date Published 04/09/2018

'Words save lives' - Families urged to talk about organ donation

Families in Greater Manchester are being urged to talk during Organ Donation Week (September 3-9) as new figures show 176 people from the area have died waiting for a transplant...

Date Published 03/09/2018


Royal Oldham set to say a big 'thank you' to its army of volunteers

Volunteers at The Royal Oldham Hospital have been invited to a special thank you event, which recognises the fantastic contribution volunteers make to the hospital on a daily...

Date Published 03/09/2018

Get out your dancing shoes for the Blood Counts Ball!

A Macmillan Nurse from the haematology ward at The Royal Oldham Hospital is digging out her dancing shoes and organising a fundraising ball, all in aid of the hospital’s Blood...

Date Published 03/09/2018


Spreading the word about the importance of organ donation

This week is Organ Donation Week (September 3-9) and to help spread the word about the importance of organ donation, key organ donation messages have been put on four buses that...

Date Published 03/09/2018

Showcasing the wonderful work at the Royal Oldham

The Royal Oldham Hospital will open its doors to the public and members for a special open event on Wednesday, September 19, from 10am until 12 noon.

Date Published 03/09/2018


Funeral homes backing 'incredible' children's hospital ward

Funeral homes across the North West have teamed together to raise vital funds for the Oncology and Haematology Ward at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital.

Date Published 20/08/2018

Specsavers' expansion boost in Royton

A local opticians has completed a major store expansion, representing a £100,000 investment into Royton’s community healthcare provision.

Date Published 17/08/2018


Aneurysm awareness event in Oldham

Patients in Greater Manchester are being invited to go along to a Public and Patient Awareness event focussing on the screening and treatment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).

Date Published 17/08/2018

Grant delight for Grace's Place

Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice has announced that BBC Children in Need has awarded the charity a grant of £132,146 over three years.

Date Published 14/08/2018


See Oldham in a new light at Maggies' Culture Crawl!

Friday, September 28 will see Laura McGarry and her family taking part in Maggie’s Oldham Culture Crawl, and they’re encouraging everyone to join them and walk together to help...

Date Published 31/07/2018

'Food has the power to bring people together'

Oldham has become one of just a handful of cities to win the Sustainable Food Cities Bronze award.

Date Published 31/07/2018


Free diabetes screening available tomorrow

More than a third (38%) of Greater Manchester’s residents, undiagnosed with type 2 diabetes, report at least one symptom of the condition, such as urinating more frequently (19%),...

Date Published 31/07/2018

NCA Group making good progress on reducing nursing vacancy rates

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Group has been busy strengthening its workforce with a number of successful recruitment drives recently.

Date Published 31/07/2018


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