Moorside Medical Practice

20/12/2025

Drinking is fun.... until it's not!
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The festive season is a great time to catch up with friends and family and have a good time!

While we do not want to stop anyone enjoying themselves, we must advise that you please remember to drink responsibly.
Don't let drinking cause or create disaster!

Be safe! We care about you, so please care about you to and also those around you.

Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year!

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19/12/2025

A HUGE THANK YOU!!!
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All the staff would like to take the opportunity to thank ALL of our patients for a wonderful year, for laughing with us and supporting us each day.

Also thank you for all the Christmas wishes, cards and delicious treats that have been so kindly given to us this year.
We are truly grateful, overwhelmed and humbled to know that we have made so many positive impacts on the community.

We will continue to strive to keep our good reputation, putting patient care and compassion at the center of our work.

Merry Christmas to all ###

19/12/2025

Pregnant??
Unsure what to do?

Things are very different in this modern world we now live in, no doctor's appointment is needed!
You simply follow the link below to register your pregnancy with the local midwives, who will in turn contact you when you are due your first appointment.

Please be aware that if you are concerned about your pregnancy or are having any issues you should contact your GP or see the early pregnancy unit at The Royal Oldham Hospital.

Please see the link below for new pregnancy registration..
https://www.badgernotes.net/selfreferral/carelocation/NCAmaternity

18/12/2025

🤧🤒🩹💊 Most pharmacies can help you with seven common conditions without needing a GP appointment. 💊🩹🤒🤧

Speak to your pharmacist if you suspect you have:
1⃣ Earache (in children)
2⃣ Impetigo
3⃣ Infected insect bite
4⃣ Shingles
5⃣ Sinusitis
6⃣ Sore throat
7⃣ Urinary tract infection (in women)
Visit your Pharmacy First and ask for more information about this free NHS service.

17/12/2025

Open Door Policy!!

Here at Moorside our management team adopt an open door policy.
They welcome any patient wanting support, to have a chat or make recommendations and will do all they can to ensure that your needs and requests are met.
Iram and Emma are professional, friendly and approachable and proudly represent the whole team here at the practice.

If you feel that you need to speak with our management team please ask at reception or contact the practice and we can organise this for you.

16/12/2025

Anyone between 11 and 25 looking for a helpful resource for their mental health struggles?

Try 'Kooth'

They have some very useful tips, thinking space, helpful habits advise, emotional management support, podcasts, and you can also connect to others in the same or similar situations.

Follow the link to their page for more information or to sign up:
https://connect.kooth.com/our-services

16/12/2025

Making everything EASY, giving you CONTROL,
YOUR INFORMATION at your fingertips.
No need to visit or call the surgery.
A FASTER way to access your record, prescription requests and book appointments!
Get the NHS App:
nhs.uk/nhs-services/gps/view-your-gp-health-record

15/12/2025

Do you need help with your Mental Health?
Would you like information on Mental Health services?

Do you need some advise or signposting to the most relevant and appropriate service? Are you overwhelmed with the options before you?

Here at Moorside Medical we have a quite corner away from the busy waiting room, where you can come and sit for moment and find the information you need to get the help you deserve.
We also have highly trained staff that would be happy to take a little time to sit with you if you need support or can help you get the information you need if you are feeling overwhelmed.
Our care coordinator Debbie is also based in the practice and would be happy to help in any way she can, just ask for her at reception.

Take action now and let us help you.
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14/12/2025

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Every minute, the NHS needs three lifesaving blood donations. 🩸

When you donate, you won’t know exactly who it will help - but you will know that somewhere, you’ll be the reason someone gets the care they desperately need.

Every donation matters, and we’re so grateful to everyone who rolls up their sleeve to help others. ❤️

13/12/2025

12/12/2025

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This time of year, can stir up some difficult feelings, especially if life is already feeling tough.

Please remember you’re not alone – we’re here to listen 24/7 on 116 123

Thank you to Pin Ying (Instagram:LittlePrints.art) for the beautiful illustration 💚

12/12/2025

Greater Manchester Sexual Health Services

BHA’s sexual health services across Greater Manchester support Black and minoritised people to improve knowledge and understanding of sexual health issues and improve uptake of sexual health prevention tools and services.

All our services are free and confidential and include:

HIV testing (with results in minutes) in community settings – these can be booked online or accesses through our community outreach work

HIV testing kits to complete at home
Free screening for sexually transmitted infections (STI’s)
Training and group activities on all aspects of sexual health
Condoms and l**e via BHA’s postal service and available at community venues through our community outreach work
A wide range of information resources available in different languages
Talk to an advisor about everything to do with sexual health – drop us a line, come and chat to us at our events or get involved in designing and delivering our services

A wide range of activities and events to support National HIV Testing Week, World AIDS Day, Black History Month, Refugee week, and local festivals

For more information and advice, please contact
https://thebha.org.uk/gm-sexual-health/