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Press releases June 2009

 COMMUNITY SPORT FOR ALL - June 30

Four community groups have been presented with £2000-worth of sports equipment, including footballs, rugby balls, sport bibs and yoga mats.

NEW HEALTH DEVELOPMENTS IN FITTON HILL - June 29

People in Fitton Hill are invited to come along to an event and have their say on new health services in the area.

LOCAL PEOPLE URGED TO TAKE CARE IN THE HEAT - June 26

Oldham’s director of public health is encouraging local people to look after themselves in the heat.

NEW SERVICE AIMS TO BOOST QUALITY OF LIFE - June 23

An innovative new service is being launched in July that will help hundreds of people across Oldham maintain their independence and improve their quality of life.

A HEALTHY LOOK AT OLDHAM’S YOUNG TALENT - June 16

Some of Oldham’s talented young artists have used their skills to brighten up the site of Royton’s new health development.

HEALTH WORKERS ENCOURAGE LOCAL PEOPLE TO ‘LOVE THEIR LUNGS’ - June 16

Local health workers will be encouraging shoppers to ‘love their lungs as part of the British Lung Foundation’s national Breathe Easy week.

HEALTHY FUTURE DELIVERING CARE CLOSER TO HOME - June 1

The Healthy Futures programme is starting its 14-week roadshow. Over the next few months the team will be telling the public about changes being made to improve and modernise healthcare in the north east of Greater Manchester.