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We urge you to use the website wherever possible, so that we can prioritise phonelines for those who need us the most.

Access Oldham – our one stop shop – is only providing a face-to-face conversations for priority queries to help protect people from sickness.

Help your neighbours and your community
At times like this, work in places like Oldham Foodbank ([link removed][UNIQID]) has never been so important and right now they need your help. Deputy leader Cllr Shar and Father Tom tell us how you can help.
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Every donation you make Oldham Foodbank ([link removed][UNIQID]) to makes a huge difference.
For more information call 0161 622 1061

We need your help and support
Everyday volunteers provide vital services. We need extra help right now. Sign up with Action Together ([link removed][UNIQID]) and they will identify opportunities for you in your area. This is for things like helping at a foodbank during the emergency.

Schools and 'early years' settings
Schools, colleges and early years settings will be closed from today for most children until further notice. They remain open to provide care for a limited number of children.
This is for children whose parents are key workers and cannot be safely cared for at home
and children with social workers and Education, Health and Care Plans.
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Please note that if you are a key worker with a child who is 0–5 years old, and you need child care ([link removed][UNIQID]) , a list of potential providers can be found here.

All other children will need to stay at home, so we ask that you do not send your child into school from Monday onwards.

Why we should all be social distancing

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Watch this video from the BBC to find out more.

Housing
Our scaled back Housing Options ([link removed][UNIQID]) service is open for people in need of housing advice and support. Only priority cases are being dealt with in person in Access Oldham.

No tenant – whether social or privately renting – will be forced out of their home during this difficult time. Speak to your landlord or mortgage lender if you are worried or struggling to make payments.

More information for renters, landlords and homeowners will follow shortly on the website.

Bin collections
We are prioritising general rubbish and food collections. There is some disruption
to paper and recycling collections.

Put all bins out for collection as normal. If we don’t empty them on your scheduled collection day take them back in and put it out again on your next collection day. We cannot collect additional waste by the side of your bin.

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can be placed outside for collection.

Importantly – jobs which require items to be taken from inside a property are cancelled, with a full refund given, unless you can place the items outside.

Any additional waste cane taken toArkwright Street Household Waste Recycling Centre ([link removed][UNIQID]) .

Libraries
Currently the following libraries are open until 5pm during the week:
* Oldham Library and Lifelong Centre
* Crompton Library
* Delph Library
* Failsworth Library
* Lees Library
* Royton Library
* Uppermill Library

You can access services such as borrowing, PC access and Wi-Fi use.

There will be no group activities or gatherings held at this time.

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Support for businesses
A package of measures to help businesses has been announced including
financial support.

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The Business Growth Hub is also providing resources and webinars which provide useful information for businesses. Visit www.businessgrowthhub.com/coronavirus

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Use the NHS 111 online coronavirus service if:

* you feel you cannot cope with your symptoms at home
* your condition gets worse
* your symptoms do not get better after 7 days

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Only call 111 if you cannot get help online.
We all need to pull together and think of each other.

Volunteers are needed now more than ever to help projects like foodbanks
who are desperately needing staff.
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