Remembrance, bins, business grants and more

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Coronavirus: National lockdown as of 5 November 2020

Oldham along with the rest of England has been placed into a national lockdown until December.

The council's website is up to date with all the latest information on what this means for you and your families, as well as how this is affecting some of the council's services. Click here ([link removed][UNIQID]) to learn more.
Remembrance Sunday in Oldham
A special Remembrance Service will be streamed online this Sunday to ensure residents can commemorate those who gave their lives for our freedom, safely from home.

You can watch the service from 10:50am on Remembrance Sunday (8 November) via the council’s website at www.oldham.gov.uk/RemembranceSunday ([link removed][UNIQID]) .

We will remember them.
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New bin calendars
Your new three year waste and recycling collection calendar will be dropping through your door over the coming days. Don't bin it, keep it safe so that you can check your bin day. Should something happen to it you can also check via our website here ([link removed][UNIQID]) .
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Recycling centres
Good news, Household Waste and Recycling Centres will remain open during the current lockdown. Not only that but a new mattress recycling container has been installed at Arkwright Street Recycling Centre. For more information, click here ([link removed][UNIQID]) .
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Business grants
Businesses subject to business rates which have been legally required to close as a result of local or national restrictions can now apply for a business grant. Click here ([link removed][UNIQID]) for more information.
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Healthcare TV for respiratory patients
As part of a pilot scheme, healthcare staff in Oldham will be trialling a new TV-linked virtual healthcare system, which will help them care for people in their homes. A cohort of respiratory patients will be given a set top box that sits on top of their TVs that will connect their TV with carers, health professionals and even family. This means they can have home-based support using their usual remote control.
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Coronavirus vaccine study – take part
Taking part in a vaccine study is a way to do something positive about Covid-19. Adults from all communities can volunteer. The study will be taking place in Oldham 12–23 November. Register your interest here ([link removed][UNIQID]) .
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Our Environmental Services team are keeping you safe
As you are aware, the government has ordered certain businesses and venues to close until December. Our officers, however, will be visiting places that are allowed to stay open to check they are following COVID-secure guidelines to protect customers, visitors and workers. More information is available on this here ([link removed][UNIQID]#businesses-and-venues ) .
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Flu
People who are 'at risk' of flu are already at higher risk from contracting coronavirus. So, if you are eligible don't forget to get your flu jab this year. You can get the flu jab at your GP surgery or a pharmacy offering the service. If you are pregnant please contact your GP in the first instance, but your jab can be administered by your midwifery service if you wish. Please note, anyone can get the flu jab, but only people in an ‘at risk’ group are entitled to a free jab through the NHS.
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Which shops are open in Oldham?
For a full list of shops allowed to remain open in Oldham's markets, click here ([link removed][UNIQID]) .
For a list of shops remaining open in Spindles Town Square Shopping Centre click here ([link removed][UNIQID]) .
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Testing centres
If you have symptoms of Coronavirus and need to get a test, we have testing centres open across the borough seven days a week. You must, however, book an appointment before you go. This appointment can only be booked through the government website here ([link removed][UNIQID]) .
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It's Big Brush Month
Our annual month of encouraging toothbrushing is back and runs until Saturday 30 November. We are encouraging all parents in Oldham to back a borough-wide dental campaign that will help local children brush up on their tooth care. Find out more here ([link removed][UNIQID]) .
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Food waste
Did you know that in Oldham, 10,000 tonnes of food waste is put in the grey bin? So, we are working with Recycle for Greater Manchester to encourage residents to reduce and recycle their food waste across Oldham.

Look out for the 'Buy, Keep, Eat, Repeat' leaflet being delivered this month as it will have tips to help you plan meals, store food correctly, use your leftovers and recycling food in your caddy or green bin.
For more information, please visit the Recycle for Greater Manchester website here ([link removed][UNIQID]) .
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