Glodwick Medical Practice

09/12/2025

📢 Community Flu Vaccination Clinics for School-aged Children – Protect Your Family This Winter!

As you may have seen in recent news, flu cases are rising again. Across Greater Manchester and the UK, we’re seeing an increase in hospitalisations among school-aged children.

With the holidays approaching and more time spent with family and friends, now is the perfect time to protect yourself and your loved ones.

✅ Missed the school flu vaccination?

We’re offering catch-up sessions for children at our community clinics. Both nasal spray and injectable vaccines will be available.

📍 Clinic Details:

Saturday 13 December 2025
Oldham Library, Greaves St, Oldham OL1 1AL
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Appointment or Walk-in)
Saturday 20 December 2025
Oldham Library, Greaves St, Oldham OL1 1AL
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Appointment or Walk-in)

📞 Book or discuss consent:
Call 0333 358 3397 (Opt 1 for Greater Manchester, then Opt 3 for Oldham)
📧 Email: oldhamimms@intrahealth.co.uk

Let’s keep our community safe this winter! 💙

26/11/2025

Age UK Oldham are hosting an over 50's winter warmth and wellbeing event ❄❄
10am-2pm Thursday 4th December at George Street Chapel.

Get information on making your home more energy efficient ♨️
Reduce bills this winter 💸
Access wellbeing support 🤗
Tea, Coffee, Biscuits and Soup provided.

21/11/2025

Antibiotic resistance is one of the biggest global health threats we face. 😷🌍
Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2025 is a reminder:
✅ Only use antibiotics when prescribed
✅ Always complete the course
✅ Never share leftover meds
Together, we can 💪

19/11/2025

This week we’re shining a light on something tiny but mighty — microbes! 🔬✨
Antimicrobial Awareness Week reminds us that every time we use antibiotics correctly, we help keep them working for the future.

💊 Use wisely. 🧠 Stay informed. 🌎 Protect
everyone.

18/11/2025

This Week is Antimicrobial
Resistance Awareness week. ❌💊❌
Remember:
- Antibiotics do not treat viral infections and have no effect on Colds, the Flu and Sore Throats 🤧
- Trust your medical professional if they say antibiotics are not necessary 👩🏽‍⚕️
- Overusing antibiotics in the present means as resistance grows, antibiotics become less effective, making infections more difficult to treat and potentially leading to severe illness, disease spread, and death

11/11/2025

In this video, GP Dr Farah
Osman explains in Urdu how to check your breasts, the
signs and symptoms of breast cancer, and the
importance of checking yourself once a month. The
video has English subtitles.

10/11/2025

Coughing? Short of breath? Worried? Use our LungAware online tool. We’ll ask you a few simple questions about your lung health and then advise on what you can do next.

The tool is now available in seven different languages, making it even easier for everyone to use.

Cough
Shortness of breath
Chest pain
Fatigue
Weight loss
Appetite loss
Coughing up blood (you should always contact your doctor urgently if you are coughing up blood).


If you’ve had any of these symptoms for three weeks or more, LungAware can help you work out what to do next.

Chances are it’s nothing to worry about, but if it is lung cancer, finding it earlier makes it easier to treat.

To find out more visit www.lungaware.co.uk

22/10/2025

“This Van Can” mobile roadshow will travel across all ten boroughs of Greater Manchester for the next seven months. On board, specially trained staff will be available for free, friendly conversations about spotting the early signs of cancer.
Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance

Could you spot the signs?
The earlier cancer is found, the easier it is to treat. The NHS wants everyone to know the key symptoms to look out for, including:
A lump or swelling anywhere on the body
A cough or breathlessness lasting more than three weeks
Unexplained bleeding (in p*e, poo, or between periods)
Heartburn that lasts for three weeks or more
Unexplained tiredness, pain, loss of appetite, or weight loss

Dr Sarah Taylor, a Manchester GP, explains:
“Most of the time, these symptoms aren’t cancer – but it’s always worth getting them checked. If it is cancer, catching it early makes all the difference. We want people to know that their GP is here for them.”

14/10/2025

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month,

Watch this helpful video by Clinical Oncologist Dr Bernadette Lavery explaining what breast cancer is, the risk factors and the treatments.

If you notice a change in the look or feel of your breast please book in with your GP. Early detection saves lives.

https://youtu.be/9ipUj1nAxjk?si=4qLDM5r4vmjFTFCP #

Clinical oncologist Bernadette Lavery talks you through ‘What is Breast Cancer?’ She gives an overview of the main types of breast cancer, the risk factors, ...

22/09/2025

Please bear in mind when travelling to your appointment today.
further strikes are also planned 30th September to 2nd October.

· Plan ahead and check your journey using the Bee Network app or website.

· Bus passengers with seven, 28-day or annual passes, as well as those with concessionary passes – including our pass - will be able to use their tickets and passes on all Metrolink trams on strike days.

· Local Link and Ring and Ride services will run as usual.

· Tram and train services may be busier than normal – avoid peak times where possible (7am-9am and 4pm-6pm).

10/09/2025

Using the NHS App is the most convenient way to order your medication, book routine appointments and view your medical records.

10/09/2025

It's National week.
Did you know September is one of the most likely times your child will experience an Asthma attack?
Make sure you have an Asthma review every year and your inhaler technique is correct.