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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Greater Manchester A&Es ‘extremely busy’ with ‘more than 50 hour waits’ for beds at one hospital
Winter has started early’, with ‘lots of viruses’ spreading. He urged people to ‘use all resources appropriately’, going to pharmacies, GPs and calling 111 before attending A&E. He added: “We know this is the historic underfunding of resources in hospitals. This particularly affects places like Oldham with deprivation and chronic illnesses. We need more beds.
December 4, 2025 -
Oldham Interfaith Festival of Light
It was an honour to deliver the closing speech at this year’s Oldham Interfaith Festival of Light. Bringing together our diverse communities to celebrate hope and shared values is what makes Oldham special. Thank you to everyone who contributed their time and talent to make this event shine so brightly #LoveOldham #FestivalOfLight #Oldham #Community #Interfaith
November 25, 2025 -
BBC Winter Pressures
Honoured to speak to the BBC today about the real impact winter pressures is having on our residents. Read more here https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c4gpnwdxgr0t… #LoveOldham #ResidentsFirst #CommunityMatters #WinterPressures #PublicHealth
November 25, 2025 -
NHS Winter Pressures
Thank you to the BBC for speaking with me today about NHS winter pressures and how we can support our health services. Here are a few simple steps everyone can take to stay well this winter: Keep warm aim for 18°C indoors and wear layers. Get your winter vaccines (flu, COVID-19, RSV where
November 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.
