19/11/2020
The end of September traditionally marks the half way point of the financial year for our business. This year it was also six months since we’d gone into the first phase of the Covid-19 national lockdown. Oldham has been hit hard by the pandemic and our dedicated teams have been working hard to k...
11/11/2020
Our Independence Service is still here for you if you need some support and would benefit from regular contact with a member of our team as the Covid-19 pandemic continues. The help provided by our Independence Service can give you peace of mind to continue to live independently in your home for...
06/11/2020
This month our Neighbourhood Care team has started its winter grounds maintenance work programme to keep your neighbourhoods neat and tidy as we move into the colder months. We are still able to look after the communal areas in your neighbourhood under the new national restrictions that came into...
04/11/2020
Nine apprentices kick started their careers in construction and engineering in 2019/20, thanks to our partners. North West-based contractors which are delivering work for us took on the trainees, enabling them to gain valuable skills and get a head start in their future professions. Joinery, bric...
30/10/2020
These are short and snappy sessions to help refresh your skills for work and life. Our online classes are relaxed and informative. All are welcome. Skills for life and work (Tuesdays 1.30-2.30pm) Confidence, 03.11.2020 NB: this is an evening session 8-9pm Many people struggle with self-confiden...
23/10/2020
Earlier this month we were pleased to receive a delivery of re-usable, branded face masks for our frontline staff. As well as doing the job of keeping our staff, customers and the public safe, re-usable face masks are also much better for the environment. According to figures, if everyone in the...
16/10/2020
Food is one of the few examples of something that is classed as an everyday part of life, but at the same time, plays such a big part. We mindlessly pick up a sandwich on our lunch break and shove down our breakfast before a busy day, yet in contrast, we place food at the heart of celebrations an...
14/10/2020
Our most in-need customers have been able to purchase brand new household items and gifts for a little as 50p at a special one-off 'jumble sale'. The jumble sale, which took place on on Wednesday 14 October through our partnership with Greater Manchester-based affordable food charity, The Bread a...
09/10/2020
We’re delighted to report that Hillside, our development site at Sholver Lane, has received praise from Health and Safety Executive (HSE) after a recent coronavirus compliance inspection. Coronavirus has presented many challenges for organisations so it was fantastic news for both us and our main...
07/10/2020
We're pleased to announce that our plans to demolish Crossbank House and Summervale House tower blocks have been approved by Oldham Council. This is the first important step in our ambitious West Vale redevelopment project in the heart of Oldham. We want to bring around 90 high quality, affordabl...