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24/03/2026

Easter is just around the corner, and there is plenty to do during the school holidays! Here are a few suggestions 🐰🌸🎨

View all Oldham HAF events here and book tickets: https://eequ.org/oldhamhaf

22/03/2026

This week, we speak about Debt Awareness. 💸
There is a lot of stigma and worries around accessing debt advice, which can be free of charge and does not involve a credit check!

Step Change is one organisation that offers free debt advice, including:
💵Setting up a monthly budget
💵Suggesting ways to reduce spending or increase income
💵Explaining what happens if you don’t pay your debt
💵Highlighting which debts are priorities
💵Going through your debt solutions in more detail

21/03/2026

Today is - recognising and celebrating single-parent families 💙

Charities like Gingerbread, Mind and NSPCC have a lot of resources and support on how to look after yours and your children's wellbeing as a single parent and as you're going through separation.

Remember that you are strong and you are not alone.

20/03/2026

Today is ! 🦷

🦷 It's important for your child to have healthy teeth. They help them eat, speak, and smile confidently. Milk teeth also help to align and space their permanent teeth.

🪥 You can help your little one maintain a lifetime of healthy smiles by teaching them good dental habits, such as regular brushing and not eating or drinking too much sugar.

Read more: https://www.nhs.uk/start-for-life/how-to-take-care-of-your-baby-or-toddlers-teeth

19/03/2026

Tomorrow is ❤

Whether it's an official day to celebrate happiness or not, try to notice what brings you joy in each day, and share it with the ones you love.

Find ideas for daily practices to bring yourself happiness: https://actionforhappiness.org/calendar

15/03/2026

Being a parent can bring great joy and it can be really difficult at times too.

We are here to support you through every part of that journey, supporting you to be the parent you want to be.

We hope you find some joy today. Happy Mother's Day! 💙🌷

12/03/2026

Fleeing from conflict or crisis often means that sleeping conditions will be unpredictable. It may not always be possible to access a recommended sleeping space for a baby, so this guide from Shared Health Foundation and The Lullaby Trust offers adapted safer sleep advice based on different sleeping situations.

Following this advice can significantly lower the chances of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).

As part of The Lullaby Trust's , we want to make sure that all parents know about how to keep their baby safe and that they are also given the resources to do so.

Find the full guide for safer sleep in emergency or crisis situations here:https://www.lullabytrust.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Safer-sleep-in-emergency-situations.pdf

Here is some more information:
https://www.lullabytrust.org.uk/about-us/our-campaigns/safer-sleep-week/
https://www.nhs.uk/baby/caring-for-a-newborn/sudden-infant-death-syndrome-sids/

Lullaby Trust swithbabies

11/03/2026

The recommended room temperature for babies is 16 - 20°C. It can be difficult to guess temperature so use a room thermometer in the rooms where your baby sleeps. The risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is higher in babies who get too hot, so it’s important to make sure your baby is at a comfortable temperature.

As part of The Lullaby Trust's , we want to make sure that all parents know about how to keep their baby safe and that they are also given the resources to do so.

Find our guide for safer sleep in emergency or crisis situations here:https://www.lullabytrust.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Safer-sleep-in-emergency-situations.pdf

Here is some more information:
https://www.lullabytrust.org.uk/about-us/our-campaigns/safer-sleep-week/

https://www.nhs.uk/baby/caring-for-a-newborn/sudden-infant-death-syndrome-sids/

10/03/2026

The most simple sleep space is the safest. You don’t need to buy lots of products or spend money on expensive items for safer sleep.

For more information visit: https://www.lullabytrust.org.uk/baby-safety/baby-product-information/baby-sleeping-products/

As part of The Lullaby Trust's , we want to make sure that all parents know about how to keep their baby safe and that they are also given the resources to do so.

Find our guide for safer sleep in emergency or crisis situations here:https://www.lullabytrust.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Safer-sleep-in-emergency-situations.pdf

Here is some more information:
https://www.lullabytrust.org.uk/about-us/our-campaigns/safer-sleep-week/

https://www.nhs.uk/baby/caring-for-a-newborn/sudden-infant-death-syndrome-sids/

09/03/2026

Do you know the basics of safer sleep?
💙 always place your baby on their back to sleep, on a firm, flat mattress;
💙 place them in a separate cot or Moses basket;
💙 keep your baby smoke free during pregnancy and after birth;
💙 breastfeed if possible;
💙 never sleep on a sofa or in an armchair with your baby and avoid letting them get too hot.

Following this advice can significantly lower the chances of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).

As part of The Lullaby Trust's , we want to make sure that all parents know about how to keep their baby safe and that they are also given the resources to do so.

Find our guide for safer sleep in emergency or crisis situations here:https://www.lullabytrust.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Safer-sleep-in-emergency-situations.pdf

Here is some more information:
https://www.lullabytrust.org.uk/about-us/our-campaigns/safer-sleep-week/

https://www.nhs.uk/baby/caring-for-a-newborn/sudden-infant-death-syndrome-sids/

08/03/2026

Celebrate the women in your life this

Encourage, support, listen to and inspire each other.❤

04/03/2026

Did you know that 80% of people will have HPV at some point in their lives?

Most of the time HPV doesn't cause any problems but some types of HPV - the ones that are spread by sexual contact - can increase the risk of cancer in the mouth and throat and ge***al areas.

We can prevent HPV and reduce the risk of HPV-related cancer through increased awareness, vaccination and cervical screening. 💙

Learn more: https://www.askabouthpv.org/

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