Welcome
The Crib works to build a better future for homeless families living in Oldham.
We take a step-by-step approach to reducing the impact of poverty on health. We do this by providing health and wellbeing resources for young families in crisis who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
We can support you if you are pregnant or a family with at least one child in nappies.
Once referred in by a health professional or organisation, individuals and families can access this support.
Meet the Team


Angie is a registered midwife who has worked with Shared Health for 6 years and leads on Maternal Health. She is the founder of Salford Baby Bank and guided and supported the launch and ongoing development of The Crib.
Angie has a heart for the most vulnerable women and their families and will do all she can to help them realise their self-worth.
Angie Ouattara
Maternal Health Lead for
Shared Health Foundation
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Kirsty is a Senior Family Support Worker with Shared Health, supporting homeless families in Oldham. She has over a decade of experience working with individuals and families across Greater Manchester, providing wrap-around support and trauma-informed care in the third sector.
Kirsty is passionate about empowering people to achieve their goals and supporting them to become the best version of themselves.
Kirsty Wild
Senior Family Support Worker
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Rebecca is a second-year GP trainee on the Greater Manchester Deprivation Training Programme. As part of her training, she works with the Homeless Families Team at The Crib, supporting families who may be struggling with mental and physical health issues. She is passionate about women’s health, ensuring health equity, and a rights-based approach to health.
We recognise that families in temporary accommodation may have different challenges accessing healthcare and we aim to help support and coordinate their care in the community. Please come and say hi, we look forward to meeting you!
Rebecca Thomas
GP Trainee at The Crib
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Impact and Feedback
Since August 2021, we have provided...*
437
Baby Hygiene Packs
64
Safer Sleep Guidance and Support
363
Family Packs
51
Clothing Packs
162
Baby Formula Packs
77
Dental Packs
103
Sanitary Wear Packs
38
Delivery Packs
* please note, we began recording dental packs & sanitary wear provisions in December 2022
In 2024, we provided...*
66
Baby Hygiene Packs
25
Safer Sleep Guidance and Moses Baskets or Cots
10
Baby Gates
3
Delivery Packs
44
Family Packs
17
Laundry Facilities
7
Condom Packs
3
Microwave Steriliser
36
Vitamins for baby
16
Baby Formula Packs
5
Clothing Packs
266
Total number of
packages
31
Dental Packs
11
Sanitary Wear Packs
4
Prams/Buggies
243
Total number of households supported

