Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership Oldham

Greater Manchester's health and social care services have been completely reorganised into one unified system that promises to make life easier for residents across all ten boroughs, including Oldham. The new Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership brings together everyone from your GP and local hospital to the council, police, fire service, charities and community groups-all working as one team to support you and your family.

The idea is simple: whether you're a child needing vaccinations, a working parent juggling childcare and elderly parents, or a pensioner requiring multiple services, the system should adapt to your changing needs. Instead of bouncing between different organisations that don't talk to each other, you'll get joined-up care that works better for both patients and the professionals who look after you.

For LGBTQ+ residents in Oldham, there's specific good news. The new Pride in Practice initiative aims to improve healthcare experiences for the community, addressing long-standing concerns about discrimination and lack of understanding in medical settings. Meanwhile, National HIV Testing Week runs from February 9-15, with free testing and sexual health support available across Greater Manchester-a crucial service given Oldham's higher-than-average rates of certain sexually transmitted...

The partnership is also focusing on the next generation. During Children's Mental Health Week, they're asking residents to identify the places that boost young people's wellbeing-whether that's youth clubs, sports facilities, or community centres. And with Valentine's Day fresh in our minds, there's a timely reminder about heart health, with ten practical tips being shared to help residents look after their cardiovascular wellbeing.