Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership Oldham

Greater Manchester's health and social care services are being completely transformed through a new partnership that brings together the NHS, councils, emergency services, and community organisations across all ten boroughs. The Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership aims to create a seamless network of support that works better for patients and professionals alike.

From Oldham to Stockport, GPs, hospitals, council teams, fire and police services are now collaborating with charities and community groups to provide joined-up care. The system recognises that people need different services as they move through life-from childhood vaccinations to elderly care-and that these services work best when they're properly connected.

Local initiatives are already making a difference. The Pride in Practice scheme is improving healthcare experiences for LGBTQ+ residents, while National HIV Testing Week (9-15 February) offers free testing and sexual health support across Greater Manchester. These targeted programmes show how the integrated approach can address specific community needs.

For Oldham residents, this means better access to preventative care and support services that understand local challenges. Whether it's mental health support for young people or heart health advice this Valentine's Day, the partnership is bringing services closer to where people live and work. The focus is on keeping people well rather than just treating them when they're ill.