The Medlock Medical Practice - News

New Facebook Page!

👋 Welcome to our official GP Practice Facebook page! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576213731842 We’re pleased to launch this page to help keep our patients up to date with important practice news, health information, and service updates. 📢 Here you’ll find: Practice announcements and closures Health awareness posts Information about our services and the NHS App ⚠️ Please note: This page is not monitored for medical queries or appointment requests. If you need medical advice or wish to contact the practice, please use our usual phone lines or visit our website. Thank you for being part of our practice community — we look forward to sharing updates with you.

Half Day Closure

We will be closed for training from 1.00pm on Thursday 15/01/26 and will reopen at 8.00am on Friday 16/01/26. Our phone lines will go through to the out of hours service during this time and in an emergency please ring 999. Our online service will remain open. Thank you. Medlock team.

Community Flu Vaccinations

📢 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: Tuesday 29 December 2025 IntraHealth, Unit 10, Salmon Fields, Oldham OL2 6HT ⏰ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Appointment only) Wednesday 7 January 2026 Positive Steps, 80 Union Street, Oldham OL1 1DJ ⏰ 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM (Appointment only) 📞 Book or discuss consent: Call 0333 358 3397 (Opt 1 for Greater Manchester, then Opt 3 for Oldham) 📧 Email: oldhamimms@intrahealth.co.uk

Safer sex!

Safer sex is not just for Christmas! Brook’s safer sex rules campaign returns and is running throughout December and January. The campaign promotes condoms, contraception, consent and STI testing over the festive period. But safer sex is not just for Christmas! Brooks’s campaign page features useful information for promoting safer sex all year round.

Coping at Christmas

The festive season can be tough. If you or someone you are supporting is finding it tough this Christmas, there is always help available. Support is just a call or text away. Learn how Christmas might affect your mental health and find tips on how to cope and ways to support someone else via Mind: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/christmas-and-mental-health/christmas-coping-tips/?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=email&_kx=KHYbXiMKDvUr1QzwKR0JP_OEYvQ7-lkwY6x11MCSlaM.SAr7eJ

Safe Sleep in Cold Weather

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 lullabytrust.org.uk/cold-weather

Half Day Closure 11.12.25

We will be closed for training from 1.00pm on Thursday 11/12/25 and will reopen at 8.00am on Friday 12/12/25. Our phone lines will go through to the out of hours service during this time and in an emergency please ring 999. Our online service will remain open. Thank you. Medlock team.

CQC - Good!!

Our GP surgery has recently received a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This achievement reflects the dedication of our entire team and the ongoing support of our patients. Thank you for trusting us with your care. We remain committed to providing safe, effective, and compassionate healthcare for our community. If you have any feedback or suggestions, we’re always here to listen. Thank you for being part of our practice.

Half Day Closure 20.11.2025

We will be closed for training from 1.00pm on Thursday 20/11/25 and will reopen at 8.00am on Friday 21/11/25. Our phone lines will go through to the out of hours service during this time and in an emergency please ring 999. Thank you. Medlock team.

Half Day Closure 16.10.25

We will be closed for training from 1:00pm on Thursday 16/10/25 and will reopen at 8:00am on Friday 17/10/25. Our phone lines will go through to the Out of Hours service during this time and in an emergency ring 999. Thank You - Medlock Team.