Hill Top Surgery

24/10/2025

Join in with the Oldham Heritage, Libraries and Arts Mindfulness Walks.
The next walk is planned for the 24th November, meeting at Failsworth Library.
The Walk is led by Kim Harrison, an art/eco-therapist and nature based mindfulness guide.
If you know anyone who might be interested
Booking is essential but it is FREE! Visit the link in the picture for more information.

22/10/2025

October Healthcare Information Seminar
Understanding Healthcare in the UK: Breaking Barriers to Access and Awareness
Day 3 Successfully Completed!
This session focused on Cancer Awareness, and it was truly enlightening. They explored some of the most common types of cancer; Breast, Lung, Cervical and Prostate cancer. Also exploring early detection and prevention strategies, the importance of regular screening and treatment options.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined those at the church for this impactful session, and special appreciation to the amazing facilitators Naomy Samoei and Jide Macaulay for their expertise and dedication in guiding the attendees through this vital topic.

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, ...

01/10/2025

Our 5-week Low Carb Life Course will begin on Wednesday 8th October 4pm-5pm at Hill Top Surgery and 6pm-7pm at Hollinwood Medical Practice.
You are welcome to attend either session, which ever time suits you best.

The most significant benefit of a low carb lifestyle is sustained weight loss where previous diets may have failed. There is also good evidence to show a low carb lifestyle can help prevent and manage diabetes.
Please contact the reception team to confirm your place.

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.

27/08/2025

Caroline & Nabilla from NHS Bowel & Breast Cancer screening & awareness will be delivering presentations @ 10.30 & 11:00, which are not to be missed!

There will be an array of stalls to visit to gather important information or answer your questions. ABL are doing Health MOT’s and OCL are bringing along their mobile Tanita machine, which measures your weight, body fat and muscle mass.
Or maybe you would like to join Alan Keane on a short health walk around the Town Centre.

20/08/2025

Measles cases are on the rise.
Gelatine free vaccines are available.
It is important to protect yourself, those close to you and the most vulnerable children and adults by getting vaccinated. Please contact the surgery to book your appointment.

20/08/2025

Measles cases are on the rise.
It is important to protect yourself, those close to you and the most vulnerable children and adults by getting vaccinated. Please contact the surgery to book your appointment.

11/08/2025

Cervical screening (the smear test) helps detect cervical cancer — but fewer people in Oldham are attending.

💬 We want to know what makes it easier or harder for you to book and attend your test.

📱 Booking is now simpler with the NHS App ‘ping and book’ service.
⏳ Most people will now be invited every 5 years (instead of 3).
📦 Missed yours? HPV self-sampling kits may soon be available to use at home.

Take this quick survey and help us make screening more accessible for everyone in Oldham. Together, we can help eliminate cervical cancer by 2040.

Can you spare a few minutes to complete a short survey? Cervical screening, which used to be called a smear test, is a test to check the health of the cervix and help prevent cervical cancer. It's offered to women and people with a cervix aged 25 to 64. There have been recent changes to cervical can...

25/07/2025