Health and wellbeing

Free blood pressure checks

High blood pressure increases your risk of heart attack and strokes, so it's important to take a few minutes to check it. See where and when you can get your blood pressure checked for free.

More on blood pressure
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Lyme disease

Lyme disease is a bacterial infection transmitted by ticks and more effectively treated when diagnosed early.

Get information on Lyme disease on the NHS website
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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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Bed bugs

Find out how to identify and control bed bugs.

More on bed bugs
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Mpox

Find out how mpox is caught, what the symptoms are and more on the NHS website.

Find out more on mpox
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Vaccinations

View guidance on vaccinations for coronavirus and measles, as well as tips on any vaccinations you may need if you're travelling abroad.

View vaccinations advice
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Report a hate crime

Report someone at risk of radicalisation

Get vaccinated

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    COVID-19 vaccinations

    Find out when to get your next COVID-19 vaccine.

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    Measles

    Who can get the vaccine, where to get vaccinated against measles and more.

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    Flu vaccinations

    Find out who's eligible for a flu jab, how to book one, and more.

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.

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    Warm Welcome Spaces

    Warm Welcome Spaces in the borough of Rochdale are places where people can gather for free in a warm, safe, welcoming place.

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 and adult social care 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

Sustainable Food Places membership

In 2024 the borough of Rochdale achieved membership of the Sustainable Food Places network. We achieved this by supporting efforts to make local, healthy and sustainable food available to all in the area.

More on Sustainable Food Places
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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.