Mental health and care leavers support

Oldham Council

Health and wellbeing is of paramount importance to us and we are here to help you access health services like doctors, dentists and opticians.

We can also advise you about accessing support around your emotional health, relationships, sexual education and screening, and drug misuse service (if required).

We also want to help you access the leisure facilities in the borough and being a part of Get Oldham Active.

Please see the website for further information on Your health and wellbeing | Your health and wellbeing | Oldham Council

Yearly health assessment

If you are 16 or 17 and still looked after, you will have a yearly health assessment up to the age of 18, alongside an annual optician appointment.

Your social worker will support you with the arrangements of your yearly health assessment.

Contact

Your personal advisor is always available for advice and support and can be contacted via:

Personal advisor

T: 0161 770 1191

E: AftercareTeam.Duty@oldham.gov.uk