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Job searching during the crisis
Many people’s jobs have changed as a result of the crisis. If you are looking for work, there are roles that urgently need filling. The following websites and services can help:

Get Oldham Working ([link removed][UNIQID]) – is still open online and for calls. They have essential job roles available. Contact: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) or call on 07970966527.

Employ GM ([link removed][UNIQID]) – have urgent temporary vacancies for those able to start work straight away during the crisis.

Greater.jobs ([link removed][UNIQID]) – have all jobs in the 12 GM local authorities, and other key service employers. New roles related to the crisis are being added.

NHS Jobs ([link removed][UNIQID]) – Crisis roles are highlighted.

Find a job ([link removed][UNIQID]) – A government job search service. There is significant demand for nurses, healthcare assistants, social care workers, delivery drivers, warehouse workers and retail workers.
Volunteering
For more details on volunteering opportunities, visit our dedicated page ([link removed][UNIQID])

#QuitforCovid
John Patterson, Oldham's Chief Clinical Officer, talk about why it’s so important to quit smoking ([link removed][UNIQID]) right now, as smokers are 14 times more at risk ([link removed][UNIQID]) of severe respiratory disease.
Follow the GM campaign #QuitforCovid. In Oldham we work with Positive Steps to help people stop and they are still offering Stop Smoking Support via, telephone counselling. ([link removed][UNIQID])

Helpline – 0161 770 7007
For emergency help during the crisis call 0161 770 7007 – open 9am to 5pm on weekdays and 11am to 2pm on weekends.

Exam information for this year’s students
The government and Ofqual has published details about how GCSE, AS and A levels will be awarded this summer:
Guidance for head teachers and teachers ([link removed][UNIQID])
Guidance for students, parents and carers and teachers ([link removed][UNIQID])
This year schools and colleges will provide ‘centre assessment grades’ for their students. After Easter, exam boards will contact schools, colleges and other exam centres and ask for information submissions no earlier than 29 May 2020. Full details are on the government’s website ([link removed][UNIQID])

Don’t ignore it, report it – 0161 770 7777
Domestic abuse, violence and neglect should still be reported at this time.

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Donations of Protective Equipment
Donations of personal protective equipment (PPE) for use by front-line health and social care staff are welcome at this time. Items such as disposable aprons, nitrile gloves, face masks, hand sanitiser and eye protection would be appreciated.
If you have anything to donate please email ** [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])


Free school meals and Easter – update
schools to continue to provide free schools for those who are eligible. Over Easter weeks our catering service will be on site to provide packed lunches. The Government has now announced funding for a voucher scheme – please contact your school for more details.
After the holidays the system will go back to catering staff providing packed lunches on site and the voucher scheme will continue (with a total of £15 per week now available).
** Oldham foodbanks ([link removed][UNIQID])
also are available for those in critical need.

Schools and Easter
Schools continue to be open over the Easter Holiday period and on Good Friday and Easter Monday for children of key workers and those with Education Health Care plans.

More info and advice
Go to ** www.oldham.gov.uk/coronavirus ([link removed][UNIQID])
for a wide range of information, advice and support. For ideas on how to keep you and your family occupied during the crisis sign up to our Love Libraries email ** here ([link removed][UNIQID])

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