Health and wellbeing

COVID-19 and flu vaccinations

View the latest information on coronavirus (COVID-19) and flu vaccinations, including who can get a vaccine, how to book a vaccination and more.

More on COVID-19 and flu vaccinations
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Be active

Exercise isn't just for fitness fanatics or sporty types. Learn about some of the ways you can get active in the borough and the benefits you can get from regular activity.

How and why to get active
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Group A strep - what you need to know

Find out about Group A strep, how it's spread, the symptoms, how to get help and more.

Find out about Group A strep
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Warm Welcome Spaces

Warm Welcome Spaces in the borough of Rochdale are places where local people can gather for free in a warm, safe, welcoming place and enjoy a free drink, activities and access to other services.

Find Warm Welcome Spaces
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Helping hand: get help with the cost of living

The cost of living crisis is putting more pressure on household budgets. Find out what you can claim, how to apply and where to go for advice.

View cost of living help
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Volunteering

Giving to others makes us healthier and happier. There are opportunities to volunteer with us or other organisations in the community.

More about volunteering in the borough
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Libraries

There are resources and books available at the library that may help you improve your health and wellbeing.

Find your nearest library
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Events in the borough

Get involved with the wide range of events running in the borough, from arts and crafts, to education workshops, to sports.

Search for events in the borough
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Get vaccinated

Stay well whatever the weather

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    Stay safe in hot weather

    Hot weather can cause some people to become unwell through overheating, dehydration, heat exhaustion and heatstroke. View our tips on staying safe in hot weather.

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    Stay warm in cold weather

    Being cold isn't just uncomfortable, it can also be very bad for your health, especially if you have a pre-existing health condition. View our tips on staying warm in cold weather.

Help and support

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    Help with domestic violence and abuse

    We offer advice, information and services for victims and perpetrators of domestic abuse.

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    Council Tax discounts

    Discounts are available for certain disabled people, carers and people permanently living in a hospital or care home.

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    Grants

    Grants are available to help you pay for adaptions to your home or attend education or training.

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    Social prescribing - get support and help in your community

    Social prescribing is a way for you to get help and support from organisations in your area.

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    Stop smoking

    Every cigarette you smoke causes real harm. Second-hand smoke can also be dangerous to your family and friends. So why not consider giving up smoking?

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    Drug and alcohol help

    There's lots of help available in the borough for drug and alcohol users. There's also support for their families, loved ones and friends.

Health services

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    Health and family services

    Our Rochdale lists health, social care, childcare and family services in the borough of Rochdale.

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    Adult social care

    Information on care homes, safeguarding adults at risk, services for disabled people and more.

Children and families

Decision making

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    Policies, strategies and reviews

    We use policy and strategy documents to guide our decisions. We also use them to develop and run our services fairly and consistently.

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    Councillors and committees

    Councillors are responsible for agreeing provision of services and how the council's money is spent.