Social care and health

Get vaccinated

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

How to get vaccinated
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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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Fair cost of care

In December 2021, central government published the White Paper ‘People at the Heart of Care’, which sets out a 10-year vision for care and support in England. This introduced the principle of a ‘fair cost of care’.

Find out more about the fair cost of care
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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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Power cuts

If you have particular needs, for example medical equipment and young children, you can sign up for the Electricity North West free extra care register for them to help you keep safe and comfortable until the power is back on.

Register for extra care or report a power cut in your area
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Report a concern about an adult

Report a concern about a child

Report a hate crime

Report someone at risk of radicalisation

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.