A SADDLEWORTH medical centre has been told to improve after inspectors found it fell short in key areas. Lees Medical Practice has been rated as…
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Tag: health
Angels delivering a new way of social care aimed at delivering the best treatment
A SET of Angels is helping people who need care – and those who deliver it. And Visiting Angels Manchester East believe their approach can…
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Oldham hospital trust told to improve
THE TRUST that runs the Royal Oldham Hospital has been told to improve by inspectors. The Care Quality Commission performed an unannounced visit to the…
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COLUMN: Mind matters
Advertisement feature by Daisy Dixon at Chrysalis Daisy Dixon, founder and psychotherapist at Chrysalis, talks about anxiety. WE all experience anxiety. Everyone’s experience will differ…
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Awaken a healthier lifestyle with new wellness festival
THE first ‘Awaken Festival’ in Saddleworth hopes to encourage people to look after their mental and physical wellbeing and adopt a healthier lifestyle. The ‘feel…
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Robert Glass Opticians look into all things related to eyes: CATARACTS
Robert Glass Opticians offer a look into all things related to your eyes. Here, they give some advice on cataracts. (advertisement feature) CATARACTS occur when…
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Natalie steps out to raise over £5,000 after being diagnosed with rare medical condition
LAST September Natalie Liddle could barely muster enough energy to get out of bed after being struck down by a mystery illness. But now, after…
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Oldham College partners with one of borough’s largest employers to launch T Level Cadetships in Health
OLDHAM College and the Northern Care Alliance Group (NCA) have joined forces to launch new T Level Cadetships in Health. This exciting new partnership will…
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Column: Graham Hibbins, from Strachan’s Chemist, takes a look at allergies
ALLERGIES are caused by your immune system responding to a harmless substance and reacting as if it is a potential threat to your body. The…
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Coronavirus comment: We need Community Shields to protect us
Dear Editor, The Green Party is calling on the government to urgently put in place Community Shields across the country before lifting the coronavirus lockdown.…
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Nightingale allied health chief Justine at the ready as new field hospital opens
WHEN the NHS Nightingale North West Hospital opens in Manchester today (Monday, April 13), a Greenfield woman will be at the forefront of the major…
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Lyceum Theatre cancels ‘A Life’ production due to coronavirus
LYCEUM Theatre Oldham has cancelled its upcoming production of ‘A Life’ to help minimise the risk of spreading coronavirus. The play was due to run…
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Second case of coronavirus confirmed in Oldham
A SECOND person has been diagnosed with COVID-19 (coronavirus) in Oldham. Oldham’s Director of Public Health Katrina Stephens confirmed the resident became infected while in…
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Coronavirus case confirmed in Oldham
The UK Chief Medical Officer has confirmed an Oldham resident is among 32 further patients who have tested positive for Coronavirus COVID-19 infection, bringing the…
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Be part of interactive panel discussion on ‘’The F Word: Oldham & Obesity’
BE part of an interactive panel event discussing the rising issue of both child and adult obesity in Oldham. ABL Health, a community health provider,…
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Nurture your Mind and Body this New Year
NEW Year heralds those resolutions that often don’t survive to the end of January. Drink less, exercise more, lose weight are some of the most…
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All calm ahead with new wellbeing course in Saddleworth
ARE you looking to find better balance in your life, reduce stress or just get a good night’s sleep? Then a new ‘Calm Ahead’ course…
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Oldham backs national campaign to promote good oral health
OLDHAM Council is encouraging residents to do their bit and take part in National Smile Month from Monday, May 13 to Thursday, June 13. The…
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Oldham agrees pioneering contract on first-ever International Social Prescribing Day
OLDHAM Council has signed a pioneering contract to improve the health and wellbeing of hundreds of residents on the world’s first International Social Prescribing Day…
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Cancer survey is one resolution worth making and not breaking
MADE a New Year resolution but broke it before the Christmas decorations came down? Now, as part of a Greater Manchester wide initiative, Saddleworth residents…
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Rock Choir puts singers in fine voice and health
WHY not beat the winter blues by joining Rock Choir this January? The choir is the UK’s largest contemporary group and is inviting the public…
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Exercise? That really takes the biscuit but we are going to try!
THE Independent’s staff come in all shapes, sizes and ages but we all share one thing in common: the love of a good biscuit, writes…
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Oldham Library’s Healthy New Year Festival is back
OLDHAM Library is set to host their annual Healthy New Year Festival to help you kick off 2019 with a fresh start. The week-long showcase…
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Saddleworth Patients Group to hold special meeting about healthcare and well-being
LOCALS across Saddleworth are invited to a special meeting of the Saddleworth Patients’ Group on Tuesday, November 6. The event will be held at Delph…
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Smokers encouraged to kick the habit during Stoptober
SIX million smokers across England are being encouraged to take part in Stoptober, the 28-day stop smoking challenge from Public Health England, which begins on…
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Oldham Cares Fast Grants available to help improve local communities
OLDHAM Cares is inviting residents and community groups with a great idea to improve their local area to apply for a Fast Grant. Amounts available…
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Getting personal: trainer Ian promises fitness can be fun
THERE’S never a bad time to start a new keep fit regime, as personal trainer Ian Lomas will tell you. And it doesn’t need to…
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NHS Oldham urges patients to prepare for Easter Bank Holiday healthcare
PATIENTS are being urged to plan carefully ahead of the Easter Bank Holiday, by requesting repeat prescriptions in advance and making themselves aware of primary…
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Albion Farm “devastated” after breach of Food Safety regulations
A popular Saddleworth farm shop and café says it was “devastated” to learn a sample of its lamb mince contained a quantity of beef. Albion…
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Helpful tips and advice for self care this winter in Patient Participation Group latest sheet
SADDLEWORTH’S Patient Participation Group has a host of helpful tips and advice for staying healthy during the winter months. Their Winter Health Fact Sheet is…
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Oldham Council encourages residents to look after your ‘elf’ this Christmas
Oldham Council is launching a new campaign encouraging residents to look after themselves by staying healthy and safe over Christmas. The festive season is well…
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Search intensifies to discover Greenfield sick bags culprit
AN investigation is being stepped up to identify the culprit responsible for leaving bags of vomit in Greenfield. Oldham Council’s Public Protection enforcement team has…
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Healthwatch Oldham hosts interactive forum to help explain type two diabetes
HEALTHWATCH Oldham is holding an interactive forum on type two diabetes. It takes place on Wednesday, November 15 (11am-1.30pm) at the OBA Millennium Centre, Westwood,…
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MP Debbie Abrahams pledges to ‘start conversation’ to help tackle loneliness
Debbie Abrahams, MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth, is backing the Jo Cox Commission on Loneliness by signing their online pledge to ‘start a conversation’.…
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