Page 49 - Real Rochdale Issue 12 Winter 2021

Beware the

coming winter

Formerly trading as Mike Ellor
of discontent & Son, this family business has Visit our showroom or book your free home visit with

been serving Rochdale since
1962. Although Mike has now our mobile carpet store.
long since retired, his son
Mark has kept the • We’ll beat any like-for-like quote
The icy wave of a pandemic is on its way to long-standing traditions of his • Expert Floortrain-accredited fitters
Britain as the year draws to a close. father running, which are now • Free measuring and home sample service

being passed onto the next • Roll stock - roll ends - carpet whipping/edging service
You are probably thinking I am talking about generation.
Covid, which has been biting again since the ABOUT THE WRITER
autumn, or even the flu which we so often ask Dr Chauhan OBE is a respected GP, health and social Mark, who has over 25 years of Mark added: “Due to our low
care campaigner, and champion of social justice and
you to get immunised against. charity. As a local GP, he has become a powerful experience under his belt, said:
advocate for his patients and introduced innovative overheads, we are often
methods to improve their care. His work mentoring “I was taught by my father and cheaper than the high street
But this year, mental health dominates my and employing young people has won national I’m happy to be passing on both stores and offer to beat any
thinking – and yes, I am worried about it. recognition and he was awarded an OBE in 2020 for
his creation of the Homeless-Friendly charity. his and my experience to local genuine quotation.
Rochdale apprentices through
High schools are using trauma techniques to the Floortrain programme.” “We are firm believers in ‘shop
settle the minds of young people – which says temptation to blame NHS staff can be tempting local’ and in the use of local
much about the anxieties our children have but dealing with a crisis has also left them Carpets Rochdale offers an suppliers so we are proud to
faced through a long lockdown and then a physically and emotionally exhausted. honest, professional service stock the full range of Capper
stuttered return to education. with clear pricing and no Sharrock and Penthouse
With services depleted, how do we find time to hidden extras, really going the carpets.”
Growing up in our fast-paced society meant heal our minds? I have always believed mental extra yard in supplying and
they were already the most susceptible group to and physical health are intrinsically linked and fitting carpets and vinyl from You can be assured of a quality Free no obligation
mental health problems before Covid. should be treated with the same seriousness. the same leading brands as service from Carpets Rochdale, measures, quotes and
Organisations such as CAHMS are there to help, Easing up on the alcohol (which is a depressant) high street stores – at a service which will continue professional advice.
though I am aware of an influx they are facing. is a good start, as is examining your diet. Exercise discounted prices. for many years to come.
releases positive endorphins in the brain, which
Adults too are feeling the strain of returning to will make your body and mind feel better. Talking
work with the long lingering shadow of Covid. is important, too. Organisations like The Our brand-new
But there are other anxieties too, not least Samaritans are often equated with suicide Rugs2runners
financial pressure. Initial statistics showed prevention, but they can be great to help you
unemployment levels doubled during lockdown, beat isolation and problem-solve. showroom is now open
and there is the flipside of this – a lack of trained next door at unit 4
people in posts. Occupying the body and mind, while positive, is with hundreds of rugs
not always successful. Poor mental health may to choose from in store
This can result in increased stress at work. And have roots in much deeper things, so moments or online with free
since goods and services have been affected by of crisis mean seeing your GP is paramount. We UK delivery.
the skills shortage, an added nightmare before can offer medical support to stabilise conditions
Christmas of not being able to do everything such as anxiety, depression and even psychosis.
from essential household repairs to sourcing
food and presents. Finally, it would be remiss not to mention rough Units 3 & 4, The Landings, 147-149 Oldham Road, Rochdale OL16 5QY
sleepers, who suffer with the direst mental and 01706 249643 or 07824 116223
A long wait for medical appointments is also physical health in society. Please do your bit to
expected. We all feel gloomy when we are ill, and support them through charities: if you can, also carpetsrochdale.co.uk
it can breed problems such as depression. The talk with them about the issues they face.
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