About
Cllr Dr Zahid Chauhan OBE FRCGP is a Labour Party activist, committed local Councillor and respected GP. A champion of many Social Justice and Charity causes, he served as the Mayor of Oldham for 2023 – 2025.
News
Keep up with the latest news, my campaigns for the local community and my work around the ward.
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Latest News
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Top local doctor launches hospital parking campaign
Dr Zahid Chauhan OBE, former Mayor of Oldham and respected GP, has launched a major campaign calling for urgent improvements to parking facilities at Royal Oldham Hospital, after growing frustration among patients, visitors and NHS staff struggling to find a space. Dr Chauhan has written to Oldham’s two MPs – Debbie Abrahams and Jim McMahon, and Manchester
October 17, 2025 -
Let’s Fix Parking at Royal Oldham Hospital
Every week, I hear heartbreaking stories, patients missing appointments because they can’t find a space, visitors circling for ages while loved ones wait inside and NHS staff finishing 12 hour shifts only to face parking fines. That’s why I’ve launched a campaign to fix the parking problems at Royal Oldham Hospital. This isn’t just
October 16, 2025 -
Urgent Health UK Conference
It was an honour to speak at the Urgent Health UK Conference today, discussing The Inequality Challenge – How Neighbourhood Health Can Deliver More Equitable Services. Poorly designed services, duplication and inaccessible pathways continue to worsen health inequality. Access isn’t just about opening hours. It’s about fit. People working multiple jobs, without transport, or
October 15, 2025 -
Citizens Advice Bureau SORT Group
Thank you to Jonathan Yates CEO of Citizens Advice Bureau (Stockport, Oldham, Rochdale & Trafford) for visiting us today. We were pleased to welcome Jonathan Yates to discuss how we can strengthen our Homeless Friendly partnership and explore the implications of the Care Act in supporting vulnerable individuals. It was a highly productive
October 14, 2025
Social Media
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Brooke has made the school newsletter, 🤩
@ChauhanZahid @highlight Brooke is a truly inspiring young man. We all moan about our health problems and minor trivialities, but when you see someone like Brooke who has overcome major trauma and is truly grateful just to be alive, it always inspires me to be thankful for what I have. Thanks Brooke.
Saddened to see another colleague been attacked while try to do her job and literally saved lives . #zerotolerance means #zerotlerance . Wishing quick swift and full recovery . Prayers and best wishes on behalf of everyone in Oldham #nhs #nurses
Saddened to see another colleague been attacked while try to do her job and literally saved lives . #zerotolerance means #zerotlerance . Wishing quick swift and full recovery . Prayers and best wishes on behalf of everyone in Oldham #nhs #nurses
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Delighted to support and promote good work done by our amazing community group
. Well done Anna and team
'I overcame my own struggles, now I help others'
Chef Anna Kennedy set up a special training cafe to help others after overcoming an alcohol problem.
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I’m pleased to share that the Labour Government is providing over £14.8M to Manchester City Council in 2025/26 to tackle homelessness and rough sleeping. This vital funding will save lives and support those in need.
Congratulations to Inspirational Oldhamers including Sarah Lancashire, Joanne Taylor, and Anthony John Martin for being recognised in King’s new years Honour list. My massive thank you to all those who are continuing to serve our communities with or without…
Our teams have been working hard to resolve the issues caused by the heavy rainfall. Whilst some areas still have standing water, there are no major risk areas across the borough. There are some roads that remain closed for the time being to protect everyone's safety. (1/2)
Bank Holidays are traditionally a busy time for our call handlers at NHS 111. Please take advantage of NHS 111 online at http://111.nhs.uk so you can get health advice faster.
