top of page

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

IMG_2653.jpg
Angie.jpg

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

Read More...

Badge Picture KW.jpg

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

Read More...

263F7AFF-E91E-46D8-A29E-7508BEA0748E_1_105_c.jpeg

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

Read More...

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

* please note, the data is from the second quarter of 2024

We receive such lovely feedback from professionals and service users which so perfectly pinpoints why The Crib is important to the community and how it embodies the holistic model of care for families in crisis.

"I really admire your work and dedication.
I will always be very grateful for so much!"

Are you working with a family in Oldham that need our support?

bottom of page