Advocacy Support Hub
OPAL is delivering support hubs until 31st March 2025 at the Link Centre in Oldham.
They are available for all vulnerable people in Oldham to attend to gain information relating to health and wellbeing with support to gain access to appropriate support agencies.
Follow our social media pages to find out about our upcoming hubs.
An advocate will be on hand to provide information relating to:
Health
– mental health services
– accessing GP appointments
– accessing dentist appointments
– promote physical activity programmes
– annual health checks/flu and COVID vaccinations
– diabetes and other long-term conditions
Housing
– homelessness
– tenancy issues
– how to bid for accommodation
Finances
– how to open a bank account
– benefit issues
– cost of living, including accessing food vouchers and free meals
Employment
– how to write a CV/application forms
– how to search for jobs online
Wellbeing
– inform people of local social groups
– where to access free showers
– link in with family hubs
– how to take care of your mental health, i.e. mindfulness sessions
