Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership Oldham

Greater Manchester's health and social care services have been completely reorganised with the launch of the Integrated Care Partnership, bringing together NHS hospitals, GPs, councils, police, fire services, charities and businesses across all ten boroughs including Oldham.

The new system aims to provide better connected care by having everyone work together rather than in separate organisations. This means if you need help from different services-like a hospital appointment followed by social care support-they'll coordinate with each other rather than making you repeat information.

Local health leaders say the changes will help people stay well for longer through earlier intervention. Instead of waiting until someone is seriously ill, services will work together to spot problems sooner and provide support before small issues become big ones.

The partnership has already launched specific initiatives including Pride in Practice to improve healthcare experiences for LGBTQ+ residents and free HIV testing during National HIV Testing Week from February 9-15. There's also a new focus on children's mental health, with efforts to identify places and activities that boost young people's wellbeing.