Snow and adverse weather conditions
Check weather forecasts, get advice if you are
driving and more. We'll keep this page updated with any services
that are affected by the winter weather.
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Use the Directgov website to make sure you know how to keep safe
and warm during the severe weather - Health and
travel - cold weather.
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Health services
You can contact The Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS
Trust which runs North Manchester General Hospital,
Rochdale Infirmary, The Royal Oldham Hospital and Fairfield General
Hospital in Bury by calling their Contact Centre on 0161
778 2233 (and use the call-back facility if busy) or email booking@pat.nhs.uk.
Hot tips for frozen pipes and more from United
Utilities.
Traffic and travel
Local roadworks, road closures and
temporary signals.
Check conditions before travelling.
Bus services:
Train services:
More travel information available on the Directgov
website.
Check the weather forecast on either the BBC or Met Office
websites and also get advice on taking precautions
during periods of severe or hazardous weather.
Local radio stations covering the Rochdale borough
BBC Radio Manchester – 95.1 FM
The Revolution (Rochdale, Oldham and Tameside) – 96.2 FM
Tower FM (Bolton and Bury) – 107.4 FM
Crescent Radio (Rochdale community radio) – 97.0 FM
Key 103 (Greater Manchester) – 103.0 FM
Galaxy (Greater Manchester) – 102.0 FM
Rock Radio (Greater Manchester) – 106.1 FM
XFM (Greater Manchester) – 97.7 FM
Magic (Greater Manchester) – 1152 AM
Gold (Greater Manchester) – 1458 AM
Asian Sound Radio (Lancs & Greater Manchester) – 1377 AM
Real Radio (North West) – 105.4 FM
Smooth Radio (North West) – 100.4 FM
If you're on a low income, a cold weather payment may be
available to help you for each week of very cold weather in your
area. Eligible customers will get a payment automatically once
payments are triggered for their area.
Information on claiming a tax-free winter fuel payment to keep
warm in winter if you are aged 60 or over.
Financial support to make your home more energy efficient.
Find out if you're eligible to claim £400 towards the cost of
upgrading your boiler.
Prepare for driving in wintry conditions before you travel and
get the latest updates on the road conditions.