St Marys Medical Centre

19/12/2025

📢 Bank Holiday Closure Notice 📢

Please note the practice will be closed on the following days:

🎄 Christmas Day - Thursday 25th December 2025
🎁 Boxing Day - Friday 26th December 2025
✨ New Year’s Day - Thursday 1st January 2026

During these closures:
🚑 For urgent medical assistance, please dial 999
☎️ For non-urgent medical advice or care, please contact NHS 111

You can find further information on our website on where to go for certain situations https://www.stmarymc.co.uk/get-to-know-where-to-go-1

The practice will reopen on the next working day following each bank holiday.

On behalf of all the staff at St Mary's Medical Centre, we would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year🎉

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17/12/2025

16/12/2025

❄️Safe Sleep in Cold Weather❄️

As temperatures drop, it can be tempting to wrap up your baby to keep them warm while sleeping. It is important to remember that babies can overheat, and it is safer for them to be a little cool than too hot🌡️

Keep the room between 16-20°C, dress your baby in light layers and use lightweight bedding or a baby sleeping bag🚼

Avoid:
Hats indoors
Thick bedding or weighted blankets
Hot water bottles
Placing your baby next to a radiator or other heat source
Check your baby's chest or neck to ensure they’re not too hot. If they are clammy or sweaty, remove a layer of clothing.

To make every sleep a safe sleep, remember babies sleep safest on their back, in a cot or Moses basket, in the same room as you.

For more information about safe sleep this winter, visit

When safer sleeping for your baby in the winter, it's important not to use too many layers which may increase the risk of SIDS...

15/12/2025

Not sure where to go for NHS care? Get to know where to go!

Whether you’re dealing with a sore throat, a minor injury, or something more serious, choosing the right NHS service can help you get the care you need faster 🩺

Knowing where to go means:
✅ Quicker treatment
✅ The right care, first time
✅ Less pressure on emergency services

Save this post for when you need it & share with friends and family so they know where to go too

For more information, feel free to head over to our website where we have a dedicated page on different services within the NHS that might be more suitable for certain situations https://www.stmarymc.co.uk/get-to-know-where-to-go-1

Your health matters and the right care starts with the right choice 💙

15/12/2025

📢 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! 💙

10/12/2025

💜💜 Below is a list of pop-up flu clinics for 2 – 3-year old. If you have not yet had your child vaccinated please see the list for dates, times and locations of upcoming clinics. Flu can be very unpleasant for children and can sometimes cause serious problems, such as pneumonia. Each winter in the UK, thousands of children who do not have a health condition need hospital care because of flu. Vaccinating your child helps to protect them and other vulnerable people.💜💜

08/12/2025

📣 Flu Season Update - Please Read

As we move further into flu season, we’re seeing a rise in flu like illnesses. To help keep everyone safe, especially vulnerable patients, we are encouraging telephone consultations for triaged patients. Flu is viral and in most cases, can be self limiting and self managed.

If you’re experiencing flu like symptoms such as:
• Fever
• Cough
• Sore throat
• Body aches
• Fatigue

In the first instance, we are encouraging all patients to utilise the pharmacy first service. Clinicians at the pharmacy are able to deal with the above. You can use the link to find participating pharmacies close to you. https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy Or please ring the surgery for a referral to be made. All consultations are saved to patient record.

💉 Flu vaccinations are still available.
We still have appointments for flu vaccinations for eligible NHS patients. Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect yourself and others this winter. Please contact reception to book your flu jab.

For more information about flu, symptoms, and who is eligible for a free NHS flu vaccination, visit: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/flu/

NHS information about flu, including symptoms, how to treat it yourself and when to get help.

02/12/2025

💛 11th December 2025 - The Oldham Library - Stay and Play session. Please share for anybody who may find this group beneficial. 💛

28/11/2025

⭐️ We owe a big thank you to The Grange for allowing us to use their premises to hold our winter warmer wellbeing & social event to support loneliness, friendships and wellbeing in the community. We also owe a big thank you to the Flying Horse Hotel and Birchall Food Services for donating and making our soup and baguettes, thank you to Adele for her yummy baking and all volunteer’s time. We hope everybody involved enjoyed their time with us. We look forward to the next one as always. Thank you ⭐️

18/11/2025

📣 Important Notice 📣

We will be closing early tomorrow, Wednesday 19th November at 1:00pm for staff training. We will re-open on Thursday 20th November 2025 at 8:00am.

If you need medical assistance during this time, please contact NHS 111 or, in the case of an emergency, please dial 999.

Thank you for your understanding!

18/11/2025

🌍 Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness 🌍

On Thursday 20th November 2025, the staff at St Mary's Medical Centre will be wearing light blue to raise awareness for antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

AMR is a growing global threat and using antibiotics wisely helps keep them effective💊

As a GP surgery, we see first hand how important it is to use antibiotics wisely so they stay effective for the people who really need them💙

04/11/2025

🌹 Remembrance Sunday 🌹

As we mark Remembrance Sunday, we reflect on the honour, bravery and sacrifice of all those who have served and continue to serve in our Armed Forces.

At St Mary’s Medical Centre, we are proud to be a Veteran Friendly Practice and remain committed to supporting those who have served our country.

We will also be observing a two minute silence on Tuesday 11th November 2025 at 11:00am to remember those who gave their lives for our freedom.