This week we have seen outdoor gatherings of either six people or two households allowed, providing everyone with greater flexibility to see each other. This includes in private gardens.
Outdoor sports facilities, such as tennis and basketball courts, are now reopen, and organised outdoor sports are allowed.
The Stay at Home order has now ended, although many lockdown restrictions will remain. For example, you should continue to work from home where possible, and overseas travel remains banned, aside for a small number of reasons.
Remember: Hands, Face, Space, Fresh Air.
Keep up the hard work over Easter We want you to enjoy our parks, countryside and green spaces this Easter but we need you to remember to:
Social distance
Respect the people who live nearby
Park responsibly
Don't litter – put your rubbish in a bin or if it's overflowing take it home with you
Clean up after your dog
Even if you have received the vaccine we need you to continue to follow the guidance. We are Oldham and by working together we can fully get back to the things and people we love.
Medical help over Easter For information on where you can seek medical help and advice over Easter click here.Self-isolation payments now available for parents and carers We are now able to process self-isolation payment applications for parents/carers of schoolchildren self-isolating.
If the self-isolation period started after 8 March 2021 parents/carers may be entitled to a Test and Trace Support Payment of £500.
If this applies to you please do not delay applying for financial support to self-isolate. Complete the form here to see if you are eligible.
Shielding has now ended As of 1 April, the advice for those in the clinically extremely vulnerable category to shield has come to an end. This may feel unsettling, especially if you’ve been shielding for a long period of time. For some help, support and advice on getting you back to some form of normality, click here. Changes to Coronavirus testing for those with no symptoms Where and when you can get tested for Covid if you do not have symptoms, as well as picking up home testing kits, has changed this week in Oldham. For more details on which pharmacies and community venues are now involved and how to find out opening times click here. Lateral flow test disposal If you have used a Lateral Flow Test recently remember to dispose of it correctly. Put all the plastic items in your Lateral Flow Test kit in your general waste bin at home. They are not recyclable. For more information, click here. Give our Coronavirus Engagement Team a wave Next week our Doorstep Coronavirus Engagement Team will be in Alt and South Chadderton. They will be chatting to residents and sharing the latest information. Please note: our teams always carry Oldham Council identification. Easter bins You'll be pleased to know that there are no changes to bin collections over Easter. Please spread the word. Visiting the tip over Easter? Recycling centres are very busy on Bank Holidays, so to avoid long queues consider a mid-week visit and separate your waste before making the trip. For more information, click here. £50 high street voucher up for grabs This week we’ve launched our Early Years Strategy Survey and you could win a £50 voucher just for telling us what you think about the early years of childhood and about what’s important to you in supporting your child’s health, development and learning. So if you’re a parent/carer of a child under 5 or an expectant parent check it out here.
