Mike Barker @mikebarker2
Deputy CEO @OldhamCouncil | Director of Health & Care Integration @NHS_GM | Chair @YMCATogether | Opinions mine leadinginplaces.wordpress.com North West, England Joined March 2009-
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We know we have our critics & we’ve never shied away from the challenges 🏆 That’s why we’re proud to be named Most Improved Council at the national @lgcplus awards ❤️🙌 Thank you to everyone in Oldham who’s helped us get here. Read on: oldham.gov.uk/news/article/2… 🎉 #LoveOldham
Congratulations @shah_arooj & everyone at @OldhamCouncil on this Award. Well deserved recognition #OurCoopDifference
Congratulations @shah_arooj & everyone at @OldhamCouncil on this Award. Well deserved recognition #OurCoopDifference
Congratulations to @OldhamCouncil, winners of the@OdgersInterim sponsored #MostImprovedCouncil award at the 2025 #LGCAwards. Well done! #Localgov #LGA #OldhamCouncil
There are just 2 weeks till #NHSConfedExpo This conference will bring together 5000+ health & care leaders to collaborate, share insights & develop innovative solutions to deliver high-quality care for all. I hope to see you there! Book your pass: i.snoball.it/p/jnNXA/t/1
I feel it’s time to move - you’ll find me now at mikebarker2.bsky.social Have enjoyed living here but feel the neighbourhood has changed too much for my liking Will still call by occasionally
I think it’s time to join the new enlightened world of Bluesky. Feel free to follow me here 👇 bsky.app/profile/mikeba…
.@ProfDonnaHall presents a radical new model of place leadership, which starts and ends with the person
Well what a year & as I take a break from fundraising now, I know at the start of the year dealing with further health issues I questioned if we could hit our yearly £10K target like previous years for our local charities. I’m so humbled once again by your incredible support & 🥁
November is Islamophobia Awareness Month. Council Leader @shah_arooj encourages everyone to take this opportunity to learn about the impact of Islamophobia, and support our diverse communities. 💚 Let's come together to promote kindness and ensure everyone feels valued.
We’ve had a fantastic day meeting @Tilbury_douglas project partners to share the progress of Phase 2 in Oldham Old Library’s restoration & the progress made against our social value commitments for @OldhamCouncil. #TilburyDouglas #Construction #Oldham #DKMS
Well I am just delighted beyond words to share this news. Huge thanks to @bevcraig and the whole @ManCityCouncil family for the opportunity. Lots now to do, and I cannot wait to get started #Manchester #localgov
Well I am just delighted beyond words to share this news. Huge thanks to @bevcraig and the whole @ManCityCouncil family for the opportunity. Lots now to do, and I cannot wait to get started #Manchester #localgov
@HorizonsTherapy @YMCATogether @mikebarker2 It’s been a privilege to work alongside you, we’re really going to miss you.
I've #justsponsored Rachel Hopkins, who's fundraising for Show Racism The Red Card on @JustGiving. Donate now justgiving.com/page/rachel-ho…
Lovely to be able to share @Assoc_CAT certificates with some of the 2023 cohort today #catskillsforcasemanagement #cognitiveanalytictherapy @RJPT2010 @YMCATogether
On this World Mental Health Day, let’s remember the power of movement! Getting up and staying active during the day not only boosts our physical health but also improves our mental well-being. 🧠💪. Check out this message from the Mayor on why it’s so important to keep moving.…
On this World Mental Health Day, let’s remember the power of movement! Getting up and staying active during the day not only boosts our physical health but also improves our mental well-being. 🧠💪. Check out this message from the Mayor on why it’s so important to keep moving.…
Good to be back on here after my social media silence supporting @NCareCharity with every £ going to our Oldham A&E Relative’s Room. I can’t thank everyone enough who so kindly donated whatever you could, truly overwhelmed. So target was to raise just over £600 & we raised 🥁
New figures worryingly show councils are supporting another record-high number of households in temporary accommodation ⚠The temporary accommodation subsidy gap - currently stuck at 2011 levels - needs to be urgently addressed in the Autumn Budget local.gov.uk/about/news/lga…
We're improving #accessibility across our borough with 3 new #ChangingPlaces toilets in #Failsworth, #Royton and #Chadderton Town Halls - and there's more to come in #Oldham. Read more on why these improvements are great for Oldham and our residents 👉 bit.ly/3XOsM9T

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