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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 local sporting heroes at the 2018 Oldham Sports Awards.

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


Home is definitely where the heart is

‘We just want Debs back home’.

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

Gearing up for the X-Manc Cyclocross with Food and Beer

Fresh from the news of Geraint Thomas's heroic victory in the Tour de France, cyclists much closer to home are being encouraged to get stuck into the X-Manc Cyclocross with Food...

Date Published 30/07/2018


Victoria Unit making their mark - again!

Staff from the Victoria Unit at the Royal Oldham Hospital are celebrating after being awarded the prestigious Christie Quality Mark accreditation for a second time.

Date Published 27/07/2018

Calling time on cancer

A special new end-of-treatment bell installed on the haematology ward at the Royal Oldham Hospital is helping cancer patients to call time on cancer and celebrate the end of their...

Date Published 27/07/2018


Oldham GP - 'Treat any insect bite - fast'

The continuing warm weather has brought an extra sting to health in Oldham – in the shape of nasty bug bites.

Date Published 26/07/2018

Forty years since that first ray of baby hope shone brightest in Oldham

Forty years ago on July 25, 1978 at 11:47pm, the first test tube baby was delivered by C-section at Oldham General Hospital.

Date Published 25/07/2018


Get back to fitness, starting at HealthFest 2018

Once famous as a centre of excellence for the world’s cotton and engineering industries, Oldham is now becoming famous for being a centre of excellence in being unhealthy thanks...

Date Published 23/07/2018

Listening can save lives

Samaritans from Oldham are building up to the charity’s The Big Listen event at Rochdale Station on Tuesday (July 24) by asking commuters and visitors to improve their listening...

Date Published 20/07/2018


Mike's chance to make his mark in Oldham

Mike Barker has been appointed to the post of Strategic Director of Commissioning/Chief Operating Officer across Oldham Council and NHS Oldham CCG.

Date Published 18/07/2018

Dr Kershaws' delight at Crane PI support

Royton business Crane Payment Innovation is a major success story for the borough – and Dr Kershaw’s Hospice is reaping the rewards.

Date Published 16/07/2018


Race for Life Oldhamers help raise more than £400,000

Oldhamers were amongst almost 10,000 women and children who took on 5k, 10k or a Pretty Muddy obstacle course at Heaton Park in Prestwich over the weekend, helping to raise an...

Date Published 16/07/2018

BHF seeks more fund-raisers in Oldham

The British Heart Foundation (BHF) is proud to have fundraising happening in Oldham for life-saving heart and circulatory research, but more volunteers are being sought.

Date Published 11/07/2018


Go and enjoy a Blooming Great cuppa!

This summer people in Oldham have brewed, baked and bruleed all in support of Marie Curie’s Blooming Great Tea Party to help support people across the UK who have been affected by...

Date Published 09/07/2018

Hospital issues advice as hot spell continues

Under pressure A&E doctors are urging the public to take care of themselves during this hot summer weather by keeping cool and hydrated, using sun screen, and to think carefully...

Date Published 09/07/2018


Organ donors are saving more and more lives

New figures reveal 74 people from Greater Manchester - including 13 from Oldham - became lifesaving deceased organ donors over the last year, helping the UK reach its highest ever...

Date Published 09/07/2018

MP - 'Real investment needed for NHS'

Oldham West and Royton MP Jim McMahon made sure he celebrated the NHS's 70th birthday by spending the day at Royal Oldham Hospital with staff, patients and volunteers.

Date Published 06/07/2018


NHS birthday celebrations kick off in style

Oldham's NHS 70th birthday celebrations have got under way with a shout, a cheer and the odd cry at the Shaw Children’s Centre.

Date Published 05/07/2018

Big dates for Oldham staff on the NHS's big birthday

As the NHS turns 70 today (Thursday), five members of staff from NHS Oldham Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) are looking forward to marking the milestone event at two specially...

Date Published 04/07/2018


Sports-mad people urged to correctly care for their eyes

An Oldham opticians is advising athletes on how to correctly care for their eyes while playing sports.

Date Published 03/07/2018

Oldham GP - 'NHS future hangs in the balance'

An Oldham national health campaigner has used the 70th birthday of the NHS (Thursday, July 5) to celebrate its dedicated and loyal staff.

Date Published 03/07/2018


Layla-Rose's mum vows to keep fighting for improved meningococcal diagnosis

The government has today (Monday) published a report recommending ways to improve the diagnosis and treatment of meningococcal disease.

Date Published 02/07/2018

Take on Three Peaks and help fight meningitis

Local fund-raising hopefuls have been encouraged to join Meningitis Now and tackle the Three Peaks Challenge, where you will climb the highest mountains in Wales, England and...

Date Published 29/06/2018


Award nomination boost for Dr Kershaw's

Dr Kershaw's Hospice has been short-listed for a prestigious national award for its Hospice at Home service.

Date Published 28/06/2018

Ambulance chief reassures public ahead of paramedic strike

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


Enhancing support for dementia sufferers

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

Raising awareness of ectopic pregnancies

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


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