Looking out for the vulnerable 
It’s important that we all look out for each other, especially during times of crisis. Looking out for someone might just mean noticing they haven’t opened their curtains in a while, or thinking about someone who might be alone with no one to speak to. 

If you’re concerned about a person like this, who doesn’t have friends and family to support them, you can ring the emergency hotline 0161 770 7007 to support them. All you need to give is an address and if possible a name and we will do the rest. 

Over the Easter weekend our emergency helpline is open from 11am to 2pm on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. 
 
#StayHomeSaveLives  
Ahead of the Easter Bank Holiday weekend everyone needs to remember to stay at home. Meeting up, or travelling to see loved ones, is not an option. Christopher Biggins and Barrie McDermott have been helping use get the message out on twitter!  

Everyone has the right to be safe and happy, if you’re living with an abusive partner help and support is available. Our helpline is available Monday – Friday, 9am to 5pm (answerphone service outside these times) on 0161 770 1572. Or you can phone the national free, 24-hour helpline on 0808 2000 247.  For online advice, visit www.gov.uk/report-domestic-abuse 

Clap for our key workers – #TeamOldham 
Join in tonight at 8pm to give all nurses, doctors, carers and key workers in Oldham a huge round of applause to show your appreciation for their hard work during these tough times. If you take any photos of video, that you would be happy sharing on social media send it to: [email protected] 

GP and pharmacies over Easter 
GPs are opening on Good Friday and Bank Holiday Monday, 10 and 13 April, for core hours (8am to 6.30pm). 
Pharmacies will be open from 2pm to 5pm on both Good Friday and Easter Monday.  

For any more information about Oldham primary care offer, please visit our website here. 

Need ideas of things to do while at home? 
Sign up today to our weekly Love Libraries email, with lots of ideas on how to keep you and your family occupied. Sign up here 

Bereavement at this time, our charges 
The council is working very hard to support residents who are going through a bereavement. Burials and Crematoria services is one of the areas we’ve looked and we are going to freeze our fees and charges for the cost of burials (interments) and cremations and, for the next six months, reduce them by £100. We hope these measures will help, even in a small way. Our website will be updated shortly.

National guidance for carers 
The government yesterday published guidance for carers at this time. You can read it here.  

Bins on Good Friday and Easter Monday 
Our crews are working on Good Friday and Easter Monday so if they are your collection days put your grey bin out before 7am.