Additional Support

Focused Care - Making the invisible, visible

Oldham Weight Management Services

If you are struggling with your weight or with physical activity then getting further support can help to support you to make positive, practical, and realistic changes to achieve and maintain a healthy weight.

Visit www.yourhealtholdham.co.uk for more information.

Healthy Family Sessions

Family boxing sessions.

Team Greaves boxing
Bourne St
Chadderton
OI9 7LX

Thursdays
5.30pm to 6.15pm Nutrition
6.15pm to 7.30pm Family boxing

Chatty Cafe

A safe and welcoming space to have a brew, have a chat and meet new people.

We are here every Friday between 11.00am to 2.00pm at:

Ross Care Shop, Unit G4, Keppel Building, Failsworth, Oldham, M35 0AD

We also have a Social {describing Link Worker and staff from Ross Care who are available for anyone with disability who may need some advice.

Accident and Emergency

The nearest hospital Accident and Emergency Department is at:

The Royal Oldham Hospital
Rochdale Road
Oldham
OL1 2JH

0161 624 0420 - Option 1 for Oldham

Information Leaflets

DWP and general leaflets are available. Please ask any member of staff if you need help in finding the information you require.

There is also many leaflets around the surgery. If you would like any posted out to you, please contact the surgery reception.

Support Groups & services available

Eat well Guide - www.nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/food-guidelines-and-food-labels/the-eatwell-guide.

Stop Smoking: 0300 123 1044 - www.positive-steps.org.uk/services-for-children-and-young-people/integrated-health/29-services/adults-and-families/stop-smoking

Sexual Health: 0300 303 8565 - www.thesexualhealthhub.co.uk/clinic-search/?system=OLD#!/OLD-ICC

Midwifes: 0161 470 4346 - www.oldham.gov.uk/info/200504/childrens_centres/783/failsworth_childrens_centre

MSI (abortion): 0345 300 8090 - www.msichoices.org.uk/find-us/clinics/msi-choices-oldham-community-treatment-centre

Grundy’s (Ear syringing service): 0161 620 6616 - £30 per ear.

Healthy minds - 0161 716 2777 - www.penninecare.nhs.uk/healthymindsoldham

Single point of entry - 0161 716 2158 - www.penninecare.nhs.uk/services/oldham-older-peoples-single-point-entry

Eating disorder service - 0161 271 0508 - www.penninecare.nhs.uk/ceds-north

LANC UK (over 18) - 01403 240 002 - www.lanc.org.uk

Podiatry - 0161 321 3803 - www.pat.nhs.uk/oldham-podiatry-department.htm

Physiotherapy Oldham - 0161 357 5227 - www.pat.nhs.uk/oldham-msk-physiotherapy.htm

Oldham access team (mental health) - 0161 716 2527 - www.penninecare.nhs.uk/oldhamaccessteam

Health & Social Services Oldham - www.oldham.gov.uk/hsc/services/results/?categoryIds%5B%5D=34

Discretionary Learner Support

If you are aged 19 or over and having trouble meeting the costs of participating in further education at your college, Discretionary Learner Support might be one source of help.

Discretionary Learner Support - Directgov website

Oldham Memory Assessment Service

Do you have concerns about your memory?
Are you living with dementia?
Are you supporting someone who is?
Would you like to talk?

Oldham Memory Assessment Service’s drop in sessions are an opportunity to discuss any concerns with a Memory Liaison Practitioner who can offer specialist information, advice and support. Dr Kershaw’s Hospice can offer well-being support, help with planning for the future, and support over time as your needs change. Held weekly on Wednesdays 10.00am to 1.00pm.