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SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE WHO STAMMER - October 28
Local people who stammer are being reminded about the next stammering support meeting, which will be held on Monday November 2, from 4pm until 6 pm at Moorside Medical Centre, Ripponden Road.
LOCAL NHS CHIEF EXECUTIVE GETS HER SWINE FLU JAB AND URGES VULNERABLE GROUPS TO HAVE THEIRS - October 28
NHS Oldham chief executive Gail Richards is urging people who are in at risk groups and NHS staff who are eligible to take up the offer of a swine flu jab to do so.
INNOVATIVE TRAINING FILM TO HELP PEOPLE WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES - October 22
Local speech and language therapists have joined forces with Manchester University to produce an innovative training tool to help ensure people with learning disabilities can communicate their wishes.
NHS OLDHAM READY FOR SWINE FLU VACCINATION - October 21
NHS Oldham’s plans for vaccinating frontline staff and for the first patient vaccinations later this month are well advanced.
GET ON BOARD THE WALK BUS! - October 21
Oldham Athletic Football Club’s mascot Chaddy the Owl, will be joining walkers on the ‘Walk Bus’, a new and exciting initiative to encourage people to take part in a sociable health walk.
NHS OLDHAM REMAINS AMONG BEST PERFORMING TRUSTS - October 15
NHS Oldham has maintained its place in the ranks of the best performing primary care trusts (PCTs) this year according to the independent health and social care regulator for England, the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
INVESTING IN LOCAL TALENT - October 14
NHS Oldham and Community 1st Oldham are proud to be investing in Oldham’s young talent. Visual arts students from The Oldham College have led another art project for the new, soon to be open, Oldham Integrated Care Centre in the town centre.
SUPPORT FOR STOMA PATIENTS - October 8
Many people in Oldham undergo stoma surgery - but have no idea about the support available that can make life easier for them.
PATIENTS TO BENEFIT FROM NEW HEALTH AND WELL-BEING FACILITY - October 5
Patients in Coldhurst will benefit from a boost to health services in the area, thanks to a new health facility which is having its official opening this month.
GET MOVING ROADSHOW - 4 October
Time to Change is England’s most ambitious programme to end the discrimination faced by people who experience mental health problems. Oldham is one of just 12 sites the Time to Change Roadshow will visit across the country throughout September and October.
SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE WHO STAMMER - October 1
People who stammer are being reminded about services that can help and support them.
CARERS GET FLU JAB TO STAY SAFE - October 1
Local people who care for sick relatives are teaming up with NHS Oldham’s director of public health, to encourage those most at risk of developing serious complications from seasonal flu to get a free jab.