Oldham Children's Community Nursing Team

18/06/2026

💙 Learning Disability Week 2026 💙

A learning disability affects how a person understands and processes information, learns new skills, and manages aspects of everyday life. Every person’s experience is unique, and this week reminds us of the importance of ensuring that everyone is listened to, respected, and supported to achieve their goals.

Learning Disability Week is also a chance to reflect on how we can all be allies. Whether as healthcare professionals, family members, friends, or members of the community, we can support and advocate for people with a learning disability to live healthy, fulfilling lives and access the same opportunities as everyone else.

Together, let’s continue to promote inclusion, challenge barriers, and celebrate the strengths, achievements, and individuality of people with learning disabilities - not just this week, but every day 💙💙💙

17/06/2026

If your child or young person is on the GP Learning Disability Register, they’re entitled to a free Annual Health Check from age 14.

It’s a simple yearly review that helps:

• Spot health issues early
• Keep them well even when they feel fine
• Make sure reasonable adjustments are in place

These checks give families time to talk and ask questions.

Contact your GP to book their Annual Health Check.

💙 DO YOU KNOW?
Annual health checks can make a real difference.
For people on the GP learning disability register, they are:
✓ Free for anyone aged 14 and over.
✓ A way to spot health issues early before they become serious.
✓ Something you can have even when you’re feeling well.
✓ A chance to ask for reasonable adjustments so your appointment works for you.

Too often, health concerns can go unnoticed or unspoken. Annual health checks help change that.

Your health matters. Your voice matters. You matter.

📅 Don’t miss your annual health check.
🔗 https://www.england.nhs.uk/learning-disabilities/improving-health/annual-health-checks/

Find out more about Learning Difficulties awareness week from Mencap
https://www.mencap.org.uk/learningdisabilityweek



POINT Charity

15/06/2026

💜 Learning Disability Week 2026 | 15–21 June 💜

This years theme is - "Do You See Me?"

It reminds us to see the person, not the diagnosis.

Every person with a learning disability has their own strengths, ambitions, talents, hopes, and dreams. They deserve to be recognised for who they are and included in every part of community life.

As a Parent Carer Forum, we're proud to support Learning Disability Week 2026 and join Mencap in raising awareness and challenging misconceptions. Together, we can help create a more inclusive society where people with learning disabilities are seen, heard, valued, and given every opportunity to thrive.

When you meet someone, what do you see? 💖

Join us this week in celebrating the unique contributions of people with learning disabilities and helping spread the message:



⬇️ Find out more from Mencap at the link below.
https://www.mencap.org.uk/learningdisabilityweek

POINT Charity

08/06/2026

08/06/2026

Cineworld Ashton Under Lyne

07/06/2026

🌟Tourettes awareness day ⭐️
Tourettes Syndrome (TS) is a neurological condition which can affect people in many different ways. Alot of children and adults with Tourette’s have tics, which are movements or sounds that are involuntary.

Tics can include things like:
👁Blinking or facial movements
🤷‍♂️Shoulder shrugging
👄Throat clearing or noises
🗣Repeating words or sounds

Children with Tourette’s are the same as any other child — they enjoy friendships, games, learning, creativity, and having fun.
One of the most important things we can teach children is understanding and kindness. If someone has a tic:
💙 Be patient
💙 Don’t stare or laugh
💙 Include everyone in activities and play
💙 Remember they are not doing it on purpose

03/06/2026

📢Come and join at Best start Family Hub, Spring Meadows for our SEND drop-in.

🗓️Wednesday 10th June
⏰9.30am - 11.00am

We’ll share information on local services, how to access them, plus our usual peer support and signposting.
🌟Support starts here!
Everyone welcome.

To let us know you are coming you can use the link below ⬇️
https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/Springmeadowsfamilyhub10thJune2026/

01/06/2026

🌈June is- Pride month 🌈
The month where the impact of lgbtq individuals on history on an international level is recognised and celebrated

🌈 Celebrating Pride Month Together 🌈
a time to celebrate kindness, inclusion, and the many different people and families in our community. Pride Month reminds us that everyone deserves to feel safe, respected, and proud of who they are.
For children, Pride can be a wonderful opportunity to learn about:
💙Friendship and acceptance
💚Respecting differences
🧡Being kind and welcoming to others
🩷The many shapes families can take

28/05/2026

🌙✨ Belated Eid Mubarak to everyone in our community who celebrates ✨🌙

Although Eid has passed, we hope you and your loved ones had a joyful celebration filled with peace, happiness, and blessings.

Thank you for being such an important part of our community

Oldham CCNT 🌈🤍

19/05/2026

📢Come and join us Tomorrow evening at Best start Family Hub, Oldham library for our SEND drop-in.
We’ll share information on local services, how to access them, plus our usual peer support and signposting.

🌟Support starts here!
Everyone welcome.

🗓️Wednesday 20th May 2026

⏰5.00pm - 7pm

🗺️Best Start Family Hub
Oldham Library
Greaves Street
Oldham
OL1 1AL

You can let us know you are coming by using the link below 👇
https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/OldhamLibraryFamilyHubWednesday20thMay2026/