Oldham Health Services Guide 2026

Greater Manchester residents now have a comprehensive online guide to health and care services across the region, with Oldham residents able to access everything from GP appointments to mental health crisis support through a single website. The new platform, launched in February 2026, provides detailed information about local services including extended-hours GP practices, specialist eating disorder treatment for children, and urgent eye care through opticians.

The guide particularly highlights services that matter most to local families-from Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) support to hearing aid provision across Greater Manchester. For those experiencing mental health emergencies, the platform lists community crisis drop-in services, while parents can find specialist eating disorder services for children and young people. The website also includes information about the Individual Funding Request Service for treatments not routinely...

Local GP practices offering evening and weekend appointments are prominently featured, addressing a long-standing concern about accessing healthcare outside standard working hours. Residents can search for their nearest chemist for prescriptions and minor ailments, with the platform designed to direct people to the most appropriate service for their needs. The guide emphasizes that for most routine healthcare needs, your local GP or chemist remains the first point of contact.

The online resource represents a significant step toward making health services more accessible across Greater Manchester's ten boroughs. By centralizing information about everything from urgent eye problems to mental health support, the platform aims to reduce confusion about where to turn for different health needs. For Oldham residents juggling work and family commitments, the clear information about extended GP hours and nearby pharmacies could prove particularly valuable.