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SCHOOLCHILDREN GIVE THUMBS UP TO SELF CARE COURSE - November 30
Pupils at a school in Oldham have been taking part in a course which aims to help them take better care of themselves.
PATIENTS’ CHANCE TO IMPROVE LOCAL GP SERVICES - November 30
People in Oldham are being encouraged to take advantage of the opportunity to influence change and improve services at their local GP practice.
IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO GET YOUR SEASONAL FLU JAB - November 17
NHS Oldham’s director of public health is urging those most at risk of developing serious complications from seasonal flu, who have not already done so, to get a free jab.
PROPOSED SUPERMARKET ALCOHOL CURBS WILL PROTECT HEALTH - PUBLIC HEALTH DIRECTOR - November 8
Oldham Council’s moves to tackle the problem of cheap drinks promotions in local supermarkets have been endorsed fully by Oldham’s public health director, Alan Higgins.
SELF CARE WEEK - November 6
National self care week starts on Monday and Oldham has a huge range of courses and activities going on to give people all the information they need to take better care of themselves.
NHS BOARD MEMBERS GET HANDS ON TO CONTROL THE SPREAD OF INFECTION - November 5
NHS Oldham board members are doing their bit to highlight the importance of Infection, Prevention and control by promoting an effective technique of washing their hands at the PCT’s board meeting!
PLANNING APPROVAL FOR NEW HEALTH DEVELOPMENTS - November 5
Plans for a new Neighbourhood Centre in Fitton Hill and a temporary health facility in Hollinwood have been approved at an Oldham Council planning committee meeting.
LOCAL BUSINESSES TO HAVE THEIR SAY ON £300,000 HEALTHY EATING BID - November 3
Oldham is one step closer to receiving up to £300,000 to invest in healthy eating.This follows a successful first stage bid to the Big Lottery Fund’s £50m Local Food programme, by a local project group that is dedicated to improving the eating habits of local people.