HEALTHY PEOPLE HEALTHY LIVES HEALTHY COMMUNITIES
OLDHAM GP SAYS UNNECESSARY VISITS TO A&E COST REGION’S HOSPITALS £80 MILLION A YEAR - October 29
One in four people are turning up to A&E with coughs and colds and other minor ailments, which is costing hospitals in the North West £80 million pounds a year.
LOCAL SHOPS HELPING TO PROMOTE ‘FIVE A DAY’ - October 26
NHS community food workers have joined forces with shop owners in Oldham to encourage people to eat ‘5 a day’.
AN 'A' RATED PERFORMANCE - October 12
The Oldham Integrated Care Centre has achieved a highly coveted ‘A’ rated energy performance certificate.
DENTAL NURSES LEAD THE WAY IN TOOTH DECAY BATTLE - October 11
A group of Oldham dental nurses are leading the way in the battle against tooth decay and can now treat people using one of the most effective and proven ways of preventing tooth decay.
NHS OLDHAM PREPARED FOR FINANCIAL CHALLENGE AHEAD - October 7
NHS Oldham has launched a financial plan aimed at ensuring it balances its books at the end of the year.
OLDHAM PUBLIC HEALTH REPORT - October 1
The new Oldham Public Health Report 2010 was launched at NHS Oldham’s Annual General Meeting.