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Oldham residents can now tap a single front door for health, council, police, fire and charity help after Greater Manchester formally merged these services into one integrated care system.
The change means your GP, social worker, neighbourhood officer and local volunteer group already share notes and budgets so problems are spotted earlier and fewer people reach crisis point.
Practical differences are starting to appear: an online 'Keep Well' page hosts NHS symptom checkers, out-of-hours contacts and advice guides, while staff on the ground are being trained to route families to the right support without repeated form-filling.
Early schemes singled out by the partnership include Pride in Practice, which asks GP surgeries to prove they are LGBTQ-friendly, and a Valentine's campaign that listed ten heart-healthy habits.
Children's Mental Health Week and National HIV Testing Week (9-15 February) are the latest drives, offering free home HIV kits and inviting schools and youth clubs to nominate 'well-being places' that help young minds stay steady.
At a Glance
| Services folded into one system | NHS GPs, hospitals, councils, fire, police, companies, charities and community groups across ten boroughs |
|---|---|
| Online well-being tools launched | Keep Well' page with health check tools, advice guides and out-of-hours contacts |
| LGBTQ+ surgery scheme | Pride in Practice accreditation for GP practices |
| Heart-health tips issued | Ten-point Valentine's guide for keeping hearts healthy |
| Youth mental-health hunt | Call for local spots that boost children and young people's well-being |
| Free HIV test week | National HIV Testing Week, 9-15 February 2026, with free testing and sexual-health support |
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