Oldham Care Organisation

30/03/2026

Did you know asthma is one of the most common long term health conditions in childhood and affects one in 11 children in the United Kingdom.

Huge congratulations to Corpus Christi Primary School for being the first in to achieve friendly status👍

Victoria Abbott, asthma nurse specialist said: “ The changes the school have put in place mean children with asthma can feel safer, take part in school life more easily, and get the help they need when they need it. The staff have been amazing and their hard work will really benefit the children every day.”

https://ow.ly/vyPy50YzMYi

04/03/2026

We have now introduced body-worn cameras across all four of our hospitals in Bury, Oldham, Rochdale and Salford to help protect our colleagues, patients and visitors.

These cameras are a key part of our commitment to building a culture where everyone feels safe, valued and respected.

Unwanted and abusive behaviours have no place in our Trust. We expect everyone to be considerate and respectful of each other’s different lived experiences.

The cameras will be worn by designated clinical staff and activated only if a colleague feels threatened and only after informing the individual involved. They provide a clear and objective record to support investigations and, where necessary, legal action.

Most importantly, this is about creating a safer, calmer and more respectful environment for everyone who comes through our doors.

27/02/2026

If you need urgent medical help but you're not sure where to go, use 111 to get assessed and directed to the right place for you.​ Call, go online or use the NHS App.

17/02/2026

If you’re breastfeeding, or you plan to, this event is for you! 🤱

Home-Start HOST, who work with Oldham Family Hubs, want mothers to feel confident feeding their babies anytime, anywhere. Their team are celebrating breastfeeding in public with a free, relaxed, family-friendly event:

📍The Environment Centre, Alexandra Park, King's Road, Oldham, OL8 2BH
🗓️ Saturday 21 February
🕙 Session 1: 10–11.30am
🕦 Session 2: 11.30am–1pm

On the day, you can:
🤰 Meet other parents and share your experiences
💬 Chat with supportive health professionals and local organisations
🖍️ Enjoy gentle craft activities and soft play with your little ones
📷 Have a free breastfeeding portrait taken as a keepsake of your feeding journey

Families from neighbouring areas are also very welcome 🥰

You just need one ticket for your family — book yours here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/breastfeeding-in-public-celebration-day-tickets-1980462572868?aff=oddtdtcreator

11/02/2026

During the winter months, cases of flu like illness, diarrhoea and vomiting are more common.

To help reduce the spread of viruses in our hospitals, we ask all patients and visitors to follow our Visitors Charter.

This includes wearing a face mask and using the hand gel stations available at all entrances.

https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/patient-information/visiting-our-hospitals/nca-visitors-charter

03/02/2026

If you’re breastfeeding, or you plan to, this event is for you! 🤱

World Breastfeeding in Public Day is helping to normalise breastfeeding in public and build parents' confidence when feeding. Home-Start HOST is celebrating breastfeeding in public with a free, relaxed, family-friendly event:

📍The Environment Centre, Alexandra Park, King's Road, Oldham, OL8 2BH
🗓️ Saturday 21 February
🕙 Session 1: 10–11.30am
🕦 Session 2: 11.30am–1pm

What you can do on the day:
🎉 Celebrate breastfeeding openly and confidently
🤰 Meet other parents and share your experiences
💬 Chat with supportive health professionals
👏 Discover local organisations cheering you on
🖍️ Enjoy gentle craft activities and soft play with your little ones
📷 Have a free breastfeeding portrait taken as a beautiful, empowering keepsake of your feeding journey

Bring your little ones, meet other parents, and feel confident to feed your baby anytime, anywhere. Families from areas neighbouring Oldham are also very welcome 🥰

Book your spot for one of the sessions here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/breastfeeding-in-public-celebration-day-tickets-1980462572868?aff=oddtdtcreator

19/01/2026

25/12/2025

We'd like to wish a Merry Christmas to all - especially our colleagues, patients and those connected with the Trust!

Thank you to our amazing colleagues working today and across the festive period caring and supporting patients across our hospitals and community services.

17/12/2025

Resident doctors will be taking strike action from from 7am on Wednesday 17 December (today) until 7am on Monday 22 December.

Urgent and emergency care remains open. People with life-threatening conditions should come forward as normal.

16/12/2025

Industrial action by resident doctors takes place from 7am on Wednesday 17 December until 7am on Monday 22 December.

Please attend your scheduled appointment unless you are contacted and told otherwise.

The public can support the NHS by checking in on vulnerable family or neighbours, ensuring they have essential medication, and helping loved ones return home promptly if ready for hospital discharge.

For more information ⬇️

https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/nca-news/industrial-action?back=1

02/12/2025

Our Emergency Departments are currently very busy. There are a lot of poorly patients and our colleagues are doing their very best to see and treat everyone as quickly as they can, so please be patient and kind.

If you have been waiting a long time, we are very sorry. We are treating those with life-threatening and critical illnesses/injuries. If you are feeling unwell, there may be a more appropriate service that can help you faster, if you are unsure what to do visit 111 online. 111.nhs.uk