Oldham

Hospital Services

Hospital Services

Oldham Diabetes service provides support to people with diabetes who have problems that are too complex to be managed by their GP practice alone, or when a second opinion is requested. 

Nutrition and Dietetic Service

Community dietetic service provides assessment and management of patients where improved diet and nutrition will improve or prevent a medical condition.

Podiatry

Podiatrists are healthcare professionals who have been trained to diagnose and treat abnormal conditions of the feet and lower limbs. They also prevent and correct deformity, keep people mobile and active, relieve pain and treat infections. They can give you and your family advice on how to look after your feet and what type of shoes to wear.

The podiatry service in Oldham provides high-quality care to meet the needs of eligible patients.

Community Services

Support Groups

Oldham Diabetes Voluntary Support Group is run by people who have diabetes. We provide practical help, advice, and support to fellow sufferers, their families, friends, and carers.

Diabetes UK in the North of England 

Diabetes UK have a dedicated webpage for activity across North of England including information on the diabetes support groups in your area.

Join their peer support group on Facebook Diabetes UK chat: Your friends in the North. 

Health Improvement & Weight Management Service

Your Health Oldham is an integrated health improvement and weight management service which offers:

• Single point of assessment and signposting
• Community stop smoking support
• Weight management support
• Physical activity support
• Post NHS health checks 
• Targeted community health MOTs
• Alcohol brief interventions
• Mental wellbeing support

The service will be enabled and developed by the provision and delivery of the following:

• Delivery of evidence-based training programmes to equip community-facing staff with the knowledge and competence to support a population health approach
• A comprehensive Digital Offer to increase access, reach, engagement and motivation

We accept referrals from GP's, Professional and self-referrals. Anyone can complete a referral form on our website or by emailing yourhealth.oldham@ablhealth.co.uk. We also provide FREE text service and if a patient texts 'OLDHAM' to 62277 we will contact them back with 48 hours and offer them support. For more information please contact Raz Mohammed on Rmohammed@ablhealth.co.uk or 07830932541.

Physical Activity Groups

• Greater Manchester Moving website allows you to search for what activities are going on in your local area. 
• The NHS Get Fit for Free includes details of local walking groups.

Stop Smoking

The Stop Smoking Service has helped local people to quit smoking for many years. 

They offer free, tailored support:

• Individual sessions
• Telephone and text message support
• Access to Nicotine Replacement Therapy and other stop smoking aids
• Tips and advice to support you on your journey to quit

To start your stop smoking journey contact the team on 0800 288 9008.

Have a look at the GM Health Hub website which has lots of great resources to support people across Greater Manchester to stop smoking.

Patient Involvement Groups

Want to be involved in shaping health & social care services in Oldham?

Join our Health Huddle by visiting their website or by phone on 0161 622 6617. 

Support for Carers

Oldham Community Leisure offers the largest range of leisure facilities, gyms, and activities in Oldham. 

DIABETES Research Opportunities

Help BEAT Diabetes is part of Research for the Future, an NHS campaign encouraging people in Oldham and across Greater Manchester to get involved in health research.

If you live with diabetes or have been told you are at risk of developing it, you can register to receive information about local research opportunities. There are lots of different types of research you can take part in, including questionnaires, joining discussion groups, or taking part in clinical trials.

Health research has the power to change lives by helping to discover new ways to prevent, diagnose and manage diabetes and its complications and improve quality of life. Register now at www.researchforthefuture.org/register

Volunteering

Have a look at the Diabetes UK website to see if there are any opportunities near you.