Moorside Medical Practice

31/10/2025

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

30/10/2025

Are you looking to Register with us?

Our website allows you to easily check if you are within the catchment area/boundary set by NHS England for our practice.

Once you have confirmed that you are 'in area', you can register via our website.

It's quick and easy to complete the online registration form by following the link below:
https://www.moorsidemedicalpractice.co.uk/pages/Registering

29/10/2025

28/10/2025

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

27/10/2025

Protect your child this winter with the quick, painless flu nasal spray. It keeps them healthy and stops flu spreading.

Watch out for the consent form from school!

Link in the comment for more information.

27/10/2025

INFOMATION!

COVID-19 vaccine eligibility has changed this winter.

Every year, the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) considers who needs to be vaccinated, to help protect people from serious illness.

Their advice on COVID-19 has changed because the threat from COVID-19 has changed. It has become a common, milder infection for most people.

This autumn/winter, COVID-19 vaccination is being offered only to people at highest risk of serious illness – older people and those who have a weakened immune system because of a health condition or treatment.

This is different to previous years and isn’t the same for flu vaccination.

It’s possible for you to be eligible for a flu vaccine but not eligible for COVID-19 vaccination, even if you’ve had it previously.

Follow the link in our comments to find out more about this and how you can protect yourself this winter.

27/10/2025

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.
❤

25/10/2025

Black History Month

The theme for Black History Month UK 2025 is “Standing Firm in Power and Pride,”
a powerful tribute to the resilience, strength, and unwavering commitment to progress that defines the Black community across the globe. This year, the theme highlights the profound contributions made by Black people be they leaders, activists, or pioneers who have shaped history, while also looking towards a future of continued empowerment, unity, and growth.

Discover the pioneers celebrated during Black History Month 2025, highlighting achievements in literature, music, sport, business, academia, and more. Inspiring change and innovation.

24/10/2025

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/

24/10/2025

Winter is coming!

Get your Flu vaccine!

Have you received your invitation?
If you have, give us a call and we will get you booked in here at the practice.

23/10/2025

https://www.heartuk.org.uk/

Information and support on ways to manage cholesterol, including healthy living and treatments such as statins by HEART UK- The Cholesterol Charity

23/10/2025

🤧🤒🩹💊 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.