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A step-by-step approach to reducing the impact of poverty and health inequalities on families in the homeless journey.

22/12/2025

🔔 Reminder: Throughout the festive period The Crib will provide a reduced service.
Please keep in mind that there may be a delay in response.

Thank you for understanding. Happy holidays from The Crib ❤️

19/12/2025

Some of the places in Oldham where you can find free hot meals this Christmas ❤
UKeff Homeless Aid UK

18/12/2025

Swipe to see all places where children eat for free (or for £1) during the Christmas holidays 🥪➡

Read updates at moneysavingcentral.co.uk/kids-eat-free
List created by Money Saving Central - they post money advice, sales and deals regularly.

17/12/2025

Christmas can be wonderful, but it can also be quite a difficult time, for many reasons. It is important to take care of ourselves and each other and be kind and understanding during the holiday season. ❤️

Remember that you're not alone, and reach out for help if you need to - there are some useful and emergency contacts on the last slide.

Visit Mind (https://www.mind.org.uk/) and Mental Health Foundation (https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/) to find more resources and support.

16/12/2025

Infants & Christmas toys 👶🏽🧸

Remember that infants don't need loads of toys to learn and have fun - they learn a lot from communicating through sounds, smiles, giggles and hand gestures. Time spent with you is just as good, if not better than lots of toys.❤

When buying toys, it is important to make sure they are suitable for your child's age and safe to play with. Swipe to see some of our top toy safety tips.➡️

15/12/2025

With bright lights, crowds, unfamiliar noises, routine changes, and over-excited family members, Christmas can be an overwhelming experience for children and adults with sensory sensitivities.

But there are ways you can steer through the disruption and keep the Christmas magic alive.🎄

12/12/2025

What to do if your little one under 5 is sick?🤒

Swipe for some advice and information on how to manage these common illnesses in babies and young children:
- high temperature (fever)
- coughing
- croup
- tonsillitis

How can the pharmacy help?
💙 Expert advice on minor illnesses - plus over-the-counter medicines.
💙 Prescription medicines for some conditions - without a GP appointment.

How can your GP practice help?
💙 Some illnesses can be tricky to deal with at home - or you may need help after a few days.
💙 The GP out-of-hours service is there when your practice is closed. Call your practice for details.

How can the urgent treatment centre/walk-in centre help?
💙 For urgent medical help when it's not an emergency.
💙 You don't need an appointment.

How can NHS 111 help?
💙 If you're not sure what to do or where to go, NHS 111 can help. It's available 24/7, 365 days a year.
💙 NHS 111 can tell you where to go AND book you a time slot (if needed) so there's less waiting when you get there.

How can A&E help?
💙 For serious or life-threatening health conditions.
💙 People who are seriously unwell will be seen first.
💙 Contact a pharmacy, your GP practice, or NHS 111 before going to A&E.

10/12/2025

With the Christmas holidays just around the corner, here are a few activities for children.

🥪 If you are eligible for free school meals, you can book these for free. Find more activities and book: https://eequ.org/oldhamhaf

08/12/2025

The festive season on a budget🎄💵
Swipe for some ideas➡️

🎀 Decorations
There are a lot of festive decorations that you can make yourself from scraps, paper and napkins. It will give you a chance to spend quality time with your little ones as well!

🍲 Christmas dinner
If you have cooking facilities, Aldi UK and Lidl GB will be your best bet for a Christmas meal this season.

05/12/2025

If you currently feel you are in a situation of domestic abuse or have fled an abusive environment or relationship- please seek help. You are not alone in this. 💙

04/12/2025

Buying Christmas presents 🎁🧸🎄

It can be a crazy and stressful time trying to buy presents. When buying toys, it is important to make sure they are suitable for your child's age and safe to play with. Swipe to see some of our top toy safety tips.➡️

Remember that it's always safer to sleep babies and a clear cot without teddies and toys. Read The Lullaby Trust's Safer Sleep Guidance at https://www.lullabytrust.org.uk/baby-safety/safer-sleep-information/safer-sleep-overview/

02/12/2025

Today is 🧸

The Crib Baby Bank is in need of hygiene products (baby & adult), as well as travel cots (new or pre-loved and in good condition).

All donations go to support the families in crisis we are working with in Oldham.

Please email us at thecrib@sharedhealth.org.uk if you would like to arrange collection or drop-off of donations.

Thank you! 💙

Address

The Crib @ John Street, John Street Medical Practice, 1 John Street
Oldham
OL81DF

Website

https://sharedhealthfoundation.org.uk/our-work/the-crib/, https://www.thecribfamily.org.uk/, https://www.thecribfamily.o

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