HEALTHY PEOPLE HEALTHY LIVES HEALTHY COMMUNITIES
AIME-ING IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION - April 30
An innovative signage project – thought to be one of the first of its kind in the country– is being officially launched in Oldham this week.
BUILDING A HEALTHIER FUTURE - April 29
A key milestone in the development of Royton’s new health and well-being centre will be celebrated this week – that will bring around 20,000 patients a step closer to the high quality health services they deserve.
DENTAL NURSE CADETS CELEBRATE SUCCESS - April 23
Oldham’s pioneering dental nurse cadet scheme continues to be a success with a second group of students graduating.
COMMENT FROM OLDHAM DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC HEALTH- April 19
Oldham’s director of public health has asked people to heed the national advice relating to swine flu – and reassured them that there are detailed plans in place in the borough to deal with any potential pandemic.
NHS OLDHAM IS DELIVERING ITS SHORTEST WAITING TIMES - April 8
NHS Oldham is delivering its shortest waiting times. In January, a new standard came into effect ensuring all patients in the NHS in England will be treated within 18 weeks.
NATIONAL REPORT HIGHLIGHTS NHS OLDHAM’S WORK ON RACE EQUALITY - April 7
NHS Oldham’s work to promote race equality has been featured in a national report.
24,000 OLDHAM PATIENTS TO BENEFIT FROM NEW GP SERVICES - April 3
Four new doctor’s surgeries for around 24,000 patients will open in Oldham in the next six months.
MAKING IT BETTER CHANGES MAKING GOOD PROGRESS - April 2
Improvements to maternity, new born baby and children’s services across Oldham and Greater Manchester are gathering momentum. New buildings are under construction or being planned, more doctors and nurses are being recruited and staff are being trained to take on new roles.
NEW SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE WHO STAMMER - April 1
Local people who stammer are being encouraged to take full advantage of the wide-range of improved help and support that is available to them in Oldham.