Pharmacy Prescription Requests 2023
From 1st February 2023 - No Pharmacy will be able to order Prescriptions on behalf of a patient unless they are a dossette patient. All Local Pharmacies have been notified regarding the upcoming change, and we will be working a long side the Pharmacies to make this transition as smooth as possible.
There are many ways in which you can order your repeat prescription;
- Sign up to online access where you can view your medical records and order your medication at any time.
- Call the surgery between 11am - 6pm Monday - Friday
- Complete the right-hand side of your perception and drop off at the reception.
- Order Medication at the reception desk.
- Email the Practice on gmicb-old.p85012@nhs.net
Please allow 48hours for your prescription to be signed off and sent to the pharmacy.
New Extended Access to health for South PCN patients effective from Saturday 1st October 2022
From 1 October, the current 7 Day Access Service is changing. Local GP practices are working together to continue to provide additional appointments in the morning, evening and on Saturdays.
These are available from 07:00 – 08:00 Tuesdays at Medlock Medical Practice, and the same times on Wednesdays at Quayside Medical Practice, Hollinwood Medical Practice and Hilltop Surgery.
Appointments are also available from 6.30pm until 9pm Monday to Friday and from 9am until 5pm on Saturdays at Quayside Hub in the Keppel Building.
These will be a mix of GP and nurse appointments.
There will also be additional access to a physiotherapist via Quayside Medical Practice on Wednesdays.
We are also running a Paediatric GP clinic for children age 0-12 daily Monday-Friday from 11am-2pm at Hollinwood Medical Practice.
The number to call to book an appointment in the evening or Saturday call 0161 271 3180 and you can call anytime 9am-5pm Monday to Friday, from 1 October 2022.
For any of the other appointment please ring the surgery as normal and we will book you in.
Extended Access Information Poster
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Health Checks
Please click the link below regarding health checks;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfLKzU0h1lU
NHS Oldham Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) closed at the end of June 2022 and its functions have been taken over by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care (‘NHS GM’).
This new organisation is the statutory body in charge of NHS money and is responsible for making sure services are in place to put plans into action. You can find out more here: https://gmintegratedcare.org.uk.
If you need help accessing local NHS services or wish to make a complaint, you can contact NHS GM Customer Services by emailing gmicb-old.customercare@nhs.net or calling 07966 746117. Or you can write to: Customer Services, NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care, 4th Floor, Piccadilly Place, Manchester M1 3BN.
Please note, NHS GM is unable to investigate complaints about general practice. These should be directed either to ourselves directly or to NHS England.
If you're making, or thinking about making, a complaint, someone from the independent NHS Complaints Advocacy Service can help you. Cloverleaf Advocacy provides this service in Oldham. The service is accessible to all Oldham residents and is completely free.
Cloverleaf can help you to raise a formal complaint about an NHS funded service. An advocate will also be able to attend meetings with you and review any information you're given during the complaints process. You can seek advice from an NHS complaints advocate at any stage of the process.
New Focused Care Animation Video, Please click the link below;
https://youtu.be/wsT5pBvY7Yw
Covid Booster Information
Face covering exemption
We understand that the general public may be anxious about the wearing of face masks, however, GPs are not contractually obliged, or in a position, to provide exemption letters or certificates for patients who believe they should be exempt from wearing a face covering.
The guidance suggests there is no requirement for the public to provide evidence, medical or otherwise, for exemption therefore a self declaration from the individual should be sufficient.
For more information please visit the GOV.UK website for further information on the use of face coverings:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/face-coverings-when-to-wear-one-and-how-to-make-your-own/face-coverings-when-to-wear-one-and-how-to-make-your-own
Please see weblink below for downloading your own exemption card:
https://www.sharecommunity.org.uk/sites/default/files/Mask-Exemption-Cards.pdf
Face Mask Exemption Letter
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Welcome to Oldham Medical Services
Our Mission: Oldham Medical Services is a General medical Services (GMS) practice dedicated to delivering the highest standards of primary care with equality, dignity and respect to all it's 5000+ patients. We take a hands-on approach to the many changes of the NHS and General Practice, whilst remaining aware of, and open to, the needs of our diverse practice population.
Training is at the heart of Oldham Medical services and we aim to deliver the most knowledgeable, informed and effective patient care, consistently in line with current guidelines. The Practice is committed to the development of its staff at all levels, realising the full potential of its team and nurturing the feelings of co-operation, mutual support and loyalty which forms the foundation of the Practice.
AIMS & OBJECTIVES
1. To deliver safe appropriate care, including medication, to our patients in line with current guidelines.
2. To actively seek out guidance for, and follow through on the implementation of best clinical practice.
3. To encourage patients to become more involved in their own healthcare decisions, service choice and care plans.
4.To Treat all patients with dignity ad respect and ensure they are treated appropriately to their needs.
5. To develop a blame-free reporting culture and continually seek out ways to improve the care we provide
6. To adopt good relationships with other healthcare providers, the neighbourhood team and local practices.
7. To provide appointments at times to suit all patient groups, with a choice of male and female GP.
8. To ensure staff receive up to date, comprehensive training in all areas in which they practice, or in the administration support they provide.
9. To maintain patient confidentiality at all times, and ensure all staff understand their responsibilities in both confidentiality issues and consent.
10. To meet, or exceed, National Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) targets and those set by governing bodies.
11. To provide safe and supportive environment for it's staff.
This surgery website is used to present all our patients with up to date news and information about our practice. We will keep it current with any developments or other details that we feel are relevant to you.
As well as a source of information about our practice, the staff and the services we provide, we hope you will use this website as a useful resource for other health-related information. Please have a look around and do send us some feedback if you like. We can use your ideas to improve our online services and further develop the content of this site.
All patients have been allocated a named GP. You can, however, continue to see the GP of your choice. Please contact the surgery for details of the named GP for you and your family.
(Site updated 08/04/2024)