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Coronavirus: National lockdown

Oldham, along with the rest of England, is in a national lockdown. There is no exception for anyone who has received a vaccination.

An update regarding lockdown will come from the government on 22 February.

Further information on Coronavirus is available here: www.oldham.gov.uk/coronavirus

Coronavirus vaccinations
Our rollout of the Coronavirus vaccine continues to go well across the borough, with more than 37,000 Oldham-registered patients already having their first vaccinations.

For more information on the vaccine, including all the facts, and further details on how you’ll be invited for your appointment, visit the website here. ([link removed])
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Covid testing available to the following people...
We’ve opened four centres across Oldham to offer Covid testing to people who:
* Can’t work from home
* Work with members of the public
* Work in a shared workplace outside the home
* Are not showing any symptoms

This is to help reduce the spread of covid and save lives. It’s quick and easy and you don’t even need to book an appointment, just pop in. The centres are located at:
* Shaw Life Long Learning Centre, High Street, OL2 8RQ
* Failsworth Town Hall, Oldham Road, M35 0FJ
* Oldham Leisure Centre, Middleton, Road OL9 6AF
* Uppermill Civic Hall, Lee Street, OL3 6AE

Please make sure that if you’re visiting one of our testing centres, that you do it safely – wear a face covering and keep your distance. For more information click here ([link removed]) .
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Long-term shielding help and support
Shielding for a lengthy period of time is difficult, and we are aware that it may have impacted on your financial situation, mental health and employment, among many other things. Please don’t suffer in silence. We can help. For advice and support on things like your mortgage, rent, bills and more click here ([link removed]) .
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PPE for carers
Following a recent change to Government guidance, we are now able to extend our offer of providing PPE to carers to include those who do not live with the person they care for. Click here ([link removed]) for more information.
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Child safety
Keeping your child safe is really important; however during this difficult time when it's easy to be distracted by other things accidents can happen. To prevent this, The Child Accident Prevention Trust has some top tips for parents in a handy pack, available here ([link removed]) .
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Safer Internet Day – 9 February
Safer Internet Day is coming up, and this year it will be celebrated in the UK with the theme of 'An internet we trust: exploring reliability in the online world'. The internet has an amazing range of information and opportunities online, but the question is how to separate fact from fiction. If you'd like to join in with quizzes, get some top tips, and get involved with lots of other events that have been planned to explore this, click here ([link removed]) .
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Half term food vouchers
Over 17,000 Oldham children and young people will be offered food vouchers, to be used at local supermarkets, to ensure they have enough food for over the half term break. Young people eligible for Free School Meals at Oldham College and Oldham Sixth Form College will also be supported as part of this initiative. Learn more here ([link removed]) .
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Oldham Libraries: new opening times
Oldham Libraries have had to make some changes to their opening times. For the full details click here ([link removed]) .
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Oldham leads the fight against climate change
As #TeamOldham continues to help and support our communities and businesses, Oldham Council is also working towards a cleaner and greener borough, with several exciting low carbon and ecological projects in the pipeline. Click here ([link removed]) to read more.
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Have you got any questions about waste and recycling?
Recycle for Greater Manchester is holding a Facebook Live question and answer session for residents on Thursday 25 February, 12.30–1pm.

So, if you’re not sure about what goes in which bin, want to know if can you recycle yoghurt pots or just want to know about how you can stop wasting leftover food then now is your chance to find out. Click here ([link removed]) to take part.
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Electoral review
Don't forget to have your say on the new council ward boundaries that are being drawn up. Visit [link removed] or email [email protected] to get your opinion heard.

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