A new local initiative whereby you can return any issued equipment such as walking sticks, frames, crutches, kitchen trolleys, bath lifts, shower seats, commodes, hospital beds, hoists, bed transfer aids and furniture raisers will be taking place between 31st March to 14th April 2025 across Oldham.

ANN-MARIE MASON from the Community Equipment & Adaptations team at the Link Centre, Oldham, explains to Ian Wolstenholme about the amnesty and how you can help.

There are local drop off points  for any walking aids at the

The Link Centre OL1 1DZ (Link Only Mon – Friday ) drop off at back Roscoe Street parking available tel 0161 770 1397Millbrook Independent Living & Mobility Keppel Building Failsworth Tel 0161 804 1830The Royal Oldham Hospital (main entrance)     Please place in blue cage provided at hospital

For other items of equipment or if you are unable  to get to drop  off place  you can request free of charge collection by emailing equipmentreturns@millbrookhealthcare.co.uk   or telephone Millbrook healthcare on  0161 344 0482