Living and working in Rochdale
Rochdale is an affordable, well-connected area with a range of amenities and a proactive approach to healthcare.
Situated on the foothills of the Pennines, Rochdale can provide a brilliant landscape for your commute, and properties close to the town centre enjoy enviable views of rural vistas and green open spaces.
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In terms of daily needs, Rochdale has everything covered. It boasts a variety of retail options, including a shopping centre and an open market, as well as a wide range of dining choices. The area also provides essential services such as a leisure centre, a theatre, and a selection of good/outstanding primary and secondary schools.
Rochdale is ahead of the game when it comes to integrated healthcare services. Rochdale Care Organisation focuses on community-based care and offers support to individuals of all ages to help them stay well in their own homes. This forward-thinking approach to health and social care integration has been praised, particularly in the areas of Heywood, Middleton, and Rochdale.
Rochdale Infirmary is the smallest hospital at the Northern Care Alliance. However, services remain diverse for residents, as the infirmary houses a specialist eye centre, an inpatient clinical assessment unit, a rheumatology centre, two intermediate care units, day case surgeries, and an antenatal and early pregnancy unit.
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Visit the main NCA website to read more about Rochdale’s services and latest news.