Latest News Archive

Live Life 2010

If you’re looking for new and inspiring ways to lead a healthier life and feel great then don’t miss Live Life when it returns to the borough in March. The big healthy living exhibition that was a huge hit with visitors last year is back for 2010. Live Life will be staged at the Heywood Civic Centre and Phoenix Centre on Wednesday 10 March, with a host of great ideas and help to get you leading a healthier lifestyle!

More... 25/01/2010

Free NHS quit smoking kits from Greater Manchester Asdas

More... 23/12/2009

Dont spoil the Christmas spirit

Staff parties, nights out, family gatherings and cosy evenings in; the festive period is full of celebrations where you can enjoy a drink or two. These occasions can be really fun and enjoyable but it is important to monitor how much you drink so you don’t end up overdoing it and put yourself and your health at risk, warn health officials from NHS Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale.

More... 22/12/2009

Think safe, Drink safe in the borough

Rochdale Borough Council, Police and NHS Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale will be promoting safe and responsible drinking so that revellers in Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale can enjoy a merry (not a mullered) Christmas this year as part of their Think safe, Drink safe campaign.

More... 15/12/2009

Fast safely during Ramadan

Health chiefs at NHS Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale are advising Muslim residents in the borough to fast safely during Ramadan, particularly with the current flu pandemic. Fasting during the holy month of Ramadan can be good for your health if you follow a well balanced diet and it can also help you kick some of those bad habits, like smoking for example. However, if you get flu, you need to be careful that fasting is not damaging your health.

More... 25/08/2009