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The NHS 111 number will connect to to a local team of call handlers with mental health training

NHS 111 number in England to offer mental health support to those in crisis

The National Health Service has urged caution when using Ibuprofen alongside other medicines or health supplements.

The National Health Service has urged caution when using Ibuprofen alongside other medicines or health supplements.

Can I take paracetamol and ibuprofen at the same time? See the NHS advice

What is contact dermatitis? The NHS explains symptoms and when to see a doctor or pharmacist

What is contact dermatitis? The NHS explains symptoms and when to see a doctor or pharmacist

What is contact dermatitis? Symptoms and when to see a doctor

More than one million NHS staff received two one-off payments alongside a 5% pay rise in 2023.

More than one million NHS staff received two one-off payments alongside a 5% pay rise in 2023.

More than 27,000 healthcare workers to receive one-off payments worth £3000

Do you think you're entitled to free NHS dental care? How to check your eligibility

Do you think you're entitled to free NHS dental care? How to check your eligibility

Who gets free NHS dental care in England? What do you do if you can't afford it

If you have been diagnosed with diabetes or glaucoma, you could be entitled to a free NHS eye test

If you have been diagnosed with diabetes or glaucoma, you could be entitled to a free NHS eye test

Who is eligible for a free NHS-funded eye test? See full list of those entitled

At least 100 NHS trusts are expected to bring in Martha's Rule but what is it?

At least 100 NHS trusts are expected to bring in Martha's Rule but what is it?

What is Martha's Rule in England? See when it will be rolled out on the NHS

The next time you have an infected insect bite, you can see a pharmacist for treatment

The next time you have an infected insect bite, you can see a pharmacist for treatment

7 common illnesses you no longer need to see a GP about – where to go instead

Whooping cough (pertussis), also known as the 100-day cough, is a bacterial infection of the lungs and breathing tubes, according to the National Health Service ( NHS).

Whooping cough (pertussis), also known as the 100-day cough, is a bacterial infection of the lungs and breathing tubes, according to the National Health Service ( NHS).

Everything to know about Whooping Cough from symptoms to when to call a GP

NHS England said data shows the MMR jab is 'safe and very effective'

NHS England said data shows the MMR jab is 'safe and very effective'

NHS urges parents to get children MMR vaccinated due to measles outbreak

Royal Oldham Hospital staff have been fined for parking in NHS staff bays recently

Royal Oldham Hospital staff have been fined for parking in NHS staff bays recently

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'We weren't fined when people were clapping': NHS staff revolt against parking fines

Starbucks is also offering deliveries of coffee to select NHS hospitals this Christmas season.

Starbucks is also offering deliveries of coffee to select NHS hospitals this Christmas season.

Starbucks gives free coffee to NHS workers - here's how to claim your free drink

The doctor previously worked at the Royal Oldham Hospital (Jeff Moore/PA)

The doctor previously worked at the Royal Oldham Hospital (Jeff Moore/PA)

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Former Royal Oldham surgeon who called Covid a ‘scam’ struck off

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

Cost of living crisis

Thousands eligible for £442 in free supermarket vouchers - how to apply

There are no dentists in Oldham taking on new NHS patients

There are no dentists in Oldham taking on new NHS patients

Not ONE Oldham dental practice able to take on new NHS patients, investigation shows

The number of NHS staff leaving the region has hit a 10-year high

The number of NHS staff leaving the region has hit a 10-year high

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Nearly 150 leave Oldham NHS workforce as exodus reaches 10-year high

Junior doctors joined the celebrations

Junior doctors joined the celebrations

Royal Oldham Hospital staff come together for NHS 75th birthday

Louise Brown, the world's first test tube baby, holds the incubator jar in which her embryo was incubated

Louise Brown, the world's first test tube baby, holds the incubator jar in which her embryo was incubated

Oldham's NHS medical advance that paved way for millions

Dr Anita Sharma

Dr Anita Sharma

Doctor reflects on her 25 years working in NHS

The propoertion of emergency cancer diagnoses is down in Oldham

The propoertion of emergency cancer diagnoses is down in Oldham

Oldham emergency cancer diagnosis down leading to NHS praise

The Royal Mint has released a 50p coin to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the NHS

The Royal Mint has released a 50p coin to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the NHS

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Royal Mint launches commemorative 50p coin to celebrate 75 years of the NHS

Oldham girl with rare condition receives new treatment programme

Currently only 28 NHS hospitals allow patients to manage appointments within the app, but this will be expanded

Currently only 28 NHS hospitals allow patients to manage appointments within the app, but this will be expanded

New feature to be added to the NHS app in effort to cut huge waiting list

Oldham mental health support team

Oldham mental health support team

Oldham mental health team highlights work in schools

Chris Whittaker with his wife and children

Chris Whittaker with his wife and children

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Oldham dad's bid to raise £24k every six weeks as cancer treatment stopped

Warning 200,000 families could be missing out on free food vouchers

Warning 200,000 families could be missing out on free food vouchers

Cost of living crisis

Warning 200,000 families could be missing out on free food vouchers

Oldham dentist Dr Mohsan Ahmad

Oldham dentist Dr Mohsan Ahmad

Oldham dentist ‘unsurprised’ as 40% of five year olds could have decay

The Oldham CDC officially opened its doors on Monday, December 19 and is open 7 days a week, from 8am to 8pm

The Oldham CDC officially opened its doors on Monday, December 19 and is open 7 days a week, from 8am to 8pm

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Ribbon cut in opening ceremony at new £10m diagnostic centre

Royal Oldham Hospital

Royal Oldham Hospital

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Agency nurses paid more than double NHS at Royal Oldham trust

NHS England figures show 452 elective operations were cancelled at the last minute in the three months to December at the Northern Care Alliance

NHS England figures show 452 elective operations were cancelled at the last minute in the three months to December at the Northern Care Alliance

Hundreds of last minute operation cancellations at Royal Oldham trust

NHS Blood and Transplant

NHS Blood and Transplant

NHS urges registered North West donors to give blood

Ambulance workers will strike on Monday, February 6 in what is expected to be one of the biggest strike days ever for the NHS

Ambulance workers will strike on Monday, February 6 in what is expected to be one of the biggest strike days ever for the NHS

Grant Shapps concerned that ambulance strike date will 'put lives at risk'

Booking a face-to-face GP appointment is more difficult in some Oldham surgeries than others

Booking a face-to-face GP appointment is more difficult in some Oldham surgeries than others

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Oldham GP practices ranked for getting a face-to-face appointment

You can find out what you have cost the NHS with this interactive tool

You can find out what you have cost the NHS with this interactive tool

How much have I cost the NHS? Interactive tool reveals your health care costs

Oldham mums were 10 per cent more likely to continue smoking during pregnancy than in the country as a whole

Oldham mums were 10 per cent more likely to continue smoking during pregnancy than in the country as a whole

Oldham mums more likely to continue smoking while pregnant

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Only come to A&E if you could die, Greater Manchester NHS warns

Nurses vote to strike in dispute over pay for first time in 106 year history. (PA)

Nurses vote to strike in dispute over pay for first time in 106 year history. (PA)

Nurses vote to strike in dispute over pay for first time in 106 year history

You can find out what you have cost the NHS with this interactive tool

You can find out what you have cost the NHS with this interactive tool

How much have I cost the NHS? Interactive tool reveals your health care costs

Walking frames will now be accepted. Photo: John Stillwell/ PA

Walking frames will now be accepted. Photo: John Stillwell/ PA

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Walking aid return scheme launched to save Oldham hospitals thousands

The Covid booster jab autumn rollout begins this week. Picture: PA

The Covid booster jab autumn rollout begins this week. Picture: PA

As Covid vaccine booster jab rollout begins - here's how to book yours

Dog paws. Credit: Canva

Dog paws. Credit: Canva

Warning to pet owners as dog catches monkeypox from owners for first time

Angela Rayner criticises difficulty in making GP appointments

UK drivers urged to drink more water or face £1,000 fine amid Met Office weather warning. (PA)

UK drivers urged to drink more water or face £1,000 fine amid Met Office weather warning. (PA)

Why you could be fined up to £1,000 for not drinking enough water this weekend

If its members support strike action, it will be the first ever strike by RCN members in England or Wales (PA)

If its members support strike action, it will be the first ever strike by RCN members in England or Wales (PA)

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Nurses to vote on first ever strike action in England and Wales

The UK Health Security Agency has announced who will be eligible for Covid-19 booster jab this Autumn. Picture: PA Wire

The UK Health Security Agency has announced who will be eligible for Covid-19 booster jab this Autumn. Picture: PA Wire

Who will be eligible for Covid-19 booster jab this Autumn

Known as Turkey Teeth, the cosmetic procedure has become a huge trend across social media platforms, with the hashtag having more than 130 million on TikTok. (PA)

Known as Turkey Teeth, the cosmetic procedure has become a huge trend across social media platforms, with the hashtag having more than 130 million on TikTok. (PA)

UK dentists warn of 'Turkey Teeth' procedure after patients left with dead rotting teeth

Stock photo of a blood pressure check. Photo: PA

Stock photo of a blood pressure check. Photo: PA

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GP numbers in Oldham falling, figures show

Parents issued urgent warning over ‘number one reason' for child hospital admissions. (PA)

Parents issued urgent warning over ‘number one reason' for child hospital admissions. (PA)

Parents issued hospital warning over popular food items they feed to their kids

Covid-related absences had been fully paid for all NHS workers, regardless of their length of service (PA)

Covid-related absences had been fully paid for all NHS workers, regardless of their length of service (PA)

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NHS staff slam ‘incomprehensible’ scrapping of special Covid leave

It is hoped that using drone technology will one day enable doctors to make “same-day delivery” orders for drugs (Apian/NHS)

It is hoped that using drone technology will one day enable doctors to make “same-day delivery” orders for drugs (Apian/NHS)

NHS to test out drone delivery for chemotherapy drugs to save hours of travel time

Figures for 2021 showed that over a thousand patients, on average, were waiting 12 hours or longer from their time of arrival (PA)

Figures for 2021 showed that over a thousand patients, on average, were waiting 12 hours or longer from their time of arrival (PA)

Over 1,000 patients a day facing 12-hour wait or longer in A&E, new study suggests

A YouGov survey of almost 2,500 adults for Cancer Research UK found 75% of people agreed with the statement (PA)

A YouGov survey of almost 2,500 adults for Cancer Research UK found 75% of people agreed with the statement (PA)

NHS lacks enough staff to give adequate cancer care, new survey says

See NHS guidance on contamination of meat in endemic countries as UK monkeypox cases rise. (PA)

See NHS guidance on contamination of meat in endemic countries as UK monkeypox cases rise. (PA)

See NHS guidance on contamination of meat in endemic countries as UK monkeypox cases rise

NHS prescription costs frozen for first time in 12 years to cost of living in England. (PA)

NHS prescription costs frozen for first time in 12 years to cost of living in England. (PA)

Cost of living crisis

Government announces major update on NHS prescription charges in England