Oldham Children's Community Nursing Team

19/08/2026

Good afternoon, everyone.

At a glance, our whereabouts for the remainder of August.

Hope to see you at one of these events over the coming weeks.

19/08/2026

24/07/2026

A handy guide to keeping children safe in the hot weather 🥤🌞🌡⛱️🧢

17/07/2026

If you're raising a disabled child or have a child with additional needs, you don't have to figure everything out on your own.

Our free helpline is here to support families with information, guidance and practical advice on topics including:

💚 Benefits and financial support
💚 Education and EHCPs
💚 Social care
💚 Navigating services
💚 And so much more

Whether you have a quick question or need help understanding complex issues, our friendly advisers are here to listen and help you find the right support.

Sometimes, one conversation can make all the difference.

Get in touch with our helpline today and let us help you take the next step.

You can call us free on 0808 808 3555, or submit an online enquiry using the form here: https://f.mtr.cool/lkbvjkafeu

09/07/2026

30/06/2026

Happy paediatric nurses day to our immediate and wider team both past and present ♥️

18/06/2026

💙 Learning Disability Week 2026 💙

A learning disability affects how a person understands and processes information, learns new skills, and manages aspects of everyday life. Every person’s experience is unique, and this week reminds us of the importance of ensuring that everyone is listened to, respected, and supported to achieve their goals.

Learning Disability Week is also a chance to reflect on how we can all be allies. Whether as healthcare professionals, family members, friends, or members of the community, we can support and advocate for people with a learning disability to live healthy, fulfilling lives and access the same opportunities as everyone else.

Together, let’s continue to promote inclusion, challenge barriers, and celebrate the strengths, achievements, and individuality of people with learning disabilities - not just this week, but every day 💙💙💙

17/06/2026

If your child or young person is on the GP Learning Disability Register, they’re entitled to a free Annual Health Check from age 14.

It’s a simple yearly review that helps:

• Spot health issues early
• Keep them well even when they feel fine
• Make sure reasonable adjustments are in place

These checks give families time to talk and ask questions.

Contact your GP to book their Annual Health Check.

💙 DO YOU KNOW?
Annual health checks can make a real difference.
For people on the GP learning disability register, they are:
✓ Free for anyone aged 14 and over.
✓ A way to spot health issues early before they become serious.
✓ Something you can have even when you’re feeling well.
✓ A chance to ask for reasonable adjustments so your appointment works for you.

Too often, health concerns can go unnoticed or unspoken. Annual health checks help change that.

Your health matters. Your voice matters. You matter.

📅 Don’t miss your annual health check.
🔗 https://www.england.nhs.uk/learning-disabilities/improving-health/annual-health-checks/

Find out more about Learning Difficulties awareness week from Mencap
https://www.mencap.org.uk/learningdisabilityweek



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