Coronavirus: National lockdown Oldham, along with the rest of England, is in a national lockdown.
We are Oldham
Although the Government’s roadmap to cautiously ease lockdown restrictions has begun, and we're all looking forward to getting back to normal, it is really important that you continue to follow the guidance as we are still in a national lockdown.
There is no exception for anyone who has received a vaccination. Stay safe and stop the spread. We are Oldham and by working together we can get back to the things and people we love.
Doorstep Coronavirus Engagement Team Our Doorstep Coronavirus Engagement Team will be in Glodwick next week. They will be chatting to residents and sharing the latest information. Please note: our teams always carry Oldham Council identification. Funding package for taxi drivers Every taxi driver in the borough could receive £1,000 to help them get over the impact of Coronavirus after Oldham Council agreed a potential funding package of more than £1.3m. For more information click here. Census 2021 – count carers in If you provide any unpaid care it's vital that you identify yourself as a carer in this year's census, by ticking ‘yes’ to question 24 and indicating the number of hours you care for.
It's important that you do this as it informs decisions on services, such as healthcare, education, and transport. It also provides a more accurate and up to date figure for the number of carers in the UK and the different levels of support needed in different areas. Organisations like Carers UK also use the information to campaign for greater rights and recognition for carers. For more information, click here. Have you missed your first vaccine appointment? If you have been offered an appointment for the first Coronavirus vaccine but had to cancel or were unable able to make the slot offered, don’t worry, there’s still time to get your jab.
To book an appointment please visit the NHS Website, get in touch with your GP surgery or call 119.
For more information on the myths around the vaccine, please visit the NHS website here.School consultation As part of the Department of Education’s Free School Programme, public consultation is now open for the Brian Clarke CE Academy (Mainstream Secondary School) which will be part of the Cranmer Education Trust and is due to open in September 2022.
The statutory consultation process gives the Trust the opportunity to seek views of parents, stakeholders and the local community to help shape the school so that it meets the needs of the borough. Have your say here.
