The Oak Gables Partnership

We aim to provide a quality family doctor service for residents of Shaw.

This surgery website is used to present all our patients with up to date news and information about our practice. We will keep it current with any developments or other details that we feel are relevant to you. 

As well as a source of information about our practice, the staff and the services we provide, we hope you will use this website as a useful resource for other health-related information.

Please have a look around and do send us some feedback if you like. We can use your ideas to improve our online services and further develop the content of this site.

Our new telephone number is:

01706 664250

URGENT FLU VACCINE UPDATE

10th SEPTEMBER 2021 

GREAT NEWS! OUR VACCINES HAVE ARRIVED IN TIME FOR THE CLINIC ON WEDNESDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER, SO IF YOU HAVE AN APPOINTMENT WE WILL SEE YOU THERE!

UNFORTUNATELY THE VACCINES FOR THE PROPOSED CLINIC ON 9TH OCTOBER ARE DEFINITELY NOT GOING TO BE WITH US ON TIME, SO WE HAVE HAD TO RE-ARRANGE THIS FOR THE 23RD OCTOBER.

PLEASE MAKE YOUR APPOINTMENTS FOR THIS NOW!

The main supplier of Flu Vaccines to the NHS, Seqirus, has notified GP Practices across the country that there will be a one to two week delay with the planned delivery schedule.

We wanted to make you aware of the situation just in case this item is on the news or in the press this weekend.  Please try not to call the surgery in order to keep the phone lines available for medical issues.

FLU CLINICS

WEDNESDAY 15th SEPTEMBER 2021- FULL

SATURDAY 23rd OCTOBER 2021-AVAILABLE

We are now taking bookings for Flu Vaccinations for the clinic on Saturday 23rd October 2021.   This year all patients over the age of 50 are eligible for a free flu vaccination.

We are still awaiting more information about COVID booster vaccinations being given at the same time as flu vaccinations. 

For now we will be booking flu vaccinations and we will update patients regarding COVID boosters when we know more. 

Please call the Practice on 01706 664250 to book in.

Collection of GP Data

Please see the link below regarding the upcoming collection of GP data for more information and the options you have to opt-out of the collection.

https://digital.nhs.uk/news-and-events/latest-news/collection-of-gp-data-for-planning-and-research-to-go-ahead-on-1-september-2021

https://digital.nhs.uk/services/national-data-opt-out

21st June 2021

Healthy Minds Oldham

We are sure you are aware that there is new and emerging evidence to suggest that older people are largely impacted by the pandemic particularly in relation to their mental and physical health and wellbeing. In Oldham, Healthy Minds are looking now more than ever to engage this client group and offer them treatment with Their service. We know that many older people will have experienced physical deconditioning as well as feeling lonely, isolated and depressed and Healthy Minds would like to offer support to patients.

Healthy Minds offer telephone/video therapy to support you at this difficult time. Self-refer at  http://www.penninecare.nhs.uk/healthymindsoldham

21st June 2021

Please click on the link above for help and advice regarding your medical condition.  Your query should be non-urgent and we will respond to you within 2 working days.

Dear Patients,

Please help us to keep services running in these difficult times for those who need it most by directing your request to the right place.

• COVID tests – we CANNOT arrange these tests, please visit 111.nhs.uk or ring 119.
• Isolation notes – visit 111.nhs.uk/isolation-note.
• Surgery appointments – all initial contact appointments with the GP will be via telephone, if the doctor then needs to see you then they will arrange this with you. Also please don’t forget that our receptionists must ask you a few questions and this is for the GP’s information before they speak to you.
• Prescriptions – as always prescriptions will be ready in 2 working days after your request. Please DO NOT call the surgery to check that this has been done. Speak to your pharmacist directly and keep our phone lines free for medical problems. If you have not signed up to a pharmacy yet or patient access then we urge you to do so. There are still a lot of patients coming to surgery just to drop a prescription off or pick one up.
• Hospital appointments – If you are awaiting a hospital appointment and have been put on a list we have no control over the waiting times. Please DO NOT call us for the doctor to expedite this. If the GP thinks your problem is urgent then they will refer you as such.
• Blood tests – If your hospital consultant wants you to have blood tests then please advise them that they will have to take them. At the moment due to current COVID manpower issues we are unable to carry out secondary care bloods at the surgery.

Thank you and stay safe

03/11/2020

EMERGENCY  DENTAL NUMBER 8AM TO 10PM

0333 332 3800

Appointments available and there may be a charge.  Please ask when you call them for an appointment.

FACE MASK EXEMPTION CARDS

For Asthma:

https://www.asthma.org.uk/advice/triggers/coronavirus-covid-19/what-should-people-with-asthma-do-now/#Exemption and download the relevant exemption card.  

For Transport:

Visit tfgm.com/contact-form and fill in a request for an exemption                                                                         Contact the TFGM Customer Support on 0161 244 100  Visit a TFGM Travelshop

For others:

Visit www.keepsafe.org.uk/card and download or print the exemption card.

Please note that the Practice WILL NOT be issuing any letters to patients to say they are exempt from wearing a facemask.

14.07.20

IF YOU ARE ASKED TO ATTEND THE SURGERY THEN PLEASE USE A FACE COVERING. A SCARF WILL SUFFICE IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A MASK.

IT WOULD HELP THE SURGERY A GREAT DEAL IF MORE PEOPLE USED THE ONLINE ORDERING OF PRESCRIPTIONS ON THIS WEBSITE OR ONE OF THE MANY  PATIENT ACCESS APPS NOW AVAILABLE AND SIGNING UP IS EASY, GIVE IT A TRY!

Helpline

28.3.2020

Three key link for accurate information and areas of support are listed below:

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus

https://www.oldham.gov.uk/coronavirus    

There is an easy read guide for advice regarding shielding of vulnerable patients who have received letters to stay home for 12 weeks - search "shielding" and click on the easy read version

Oak Gables Partnership now have a facebook page, please like and share for all our patients

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ARE YOU A MILITARY VETERAN? IF SO ARE HAPPY TO HAVE THIS RECORDED IN YOUR MEDICAL RECORDS?

A VETERAN IS SOMEONE WHO HAS SERVED IN THE ARMED FORCES FOR AT LEAST 1 DAY.

IT IS IMPORTANT FOR YOUR CONTINUING HEALTHCARE THAT YOU INFORM YOUR GP IF YOU HAVE SERVED. THIS WILL HELP THEM BETTER UNDERSTAND ANY SERVICE RELATED HEALTH CONDITIONS THAT YOU MAY HAVE AND ENSURE THAT YOU ARE REFERRED, WHERE APPROPRIATE, TO DEDICATED SERVICES FOR EX-FORCES.

PLEASE LET OUR RECEPTION KNOW IF YOU ARE HAPPY TO HAVE THIS RECORDED.

THANK YOU

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 OAK GABLES ARE PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THAT WE HAVE EARNED OUR GOLD AWARD FOR PRIDE IN PRACTICE BESTOWED UPON US BY THE LGBT FOUNDATION

Oak Gables and the PPG are actively supporting 'The Red Box Project', tackling period poverty for young girls

Donations Welcome

Thank You

DO YOU NEED ADVICE ON BENEFITS? OR HELP WITH FILLING IN FORMS? 

 WE NOW HAVE A WELFARE RIGHTS REPRESENTATIVE IN SURGERY EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY.

PLEASE MAKE AN APPOINTMENT AT RECEPTION

Please inform us of any changes to your contact details and whether you are happy to receive text reminders and communications.

Thank You

EU Exit Medicines Update - 28.2.2019

NHS England have published updated information on planning for continuity of supply of medicines in the case of a "no deal" EU Exit.  This is to reassure patients that they should continue to order mecications and medical supplies as normal.  There are some FAQ on the NHS England website which you may be interested in reading to stop any worries.  Please click on the links below for further guidance:

https://www.england.nhs.uk/eu-exit/

https://www.england.nhs.uk/eu-exit/medicines/medicines-faq/

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/medicines-information/getting-your-medicines-if-theres-no-deal-eu-exit/

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Seven Day Access Service 

Patients who are registered with an Oldham GP can now make an appointment to see a GP in the evenings and at weekends.  This may not be your own GP but a copy of the consultation will be sent to your Practice.  At your appointment the GP will be able to see some of your medical records so that they are able to advise you accurately.

If you would like to make an appointment with this service please telephone:

0161 934 2827

The staff will be able to advise you on the nearest available appointment.

LOCAL PHARMACY

Please remember that for treatment of minor ailments your local pharmacist will be able to advise you on the appropriate treatment.  Your local Pharmacy will also be able to advise on medication queries and can sometimes help with emergency repeat prescriptions.

A&E DEPARTMENT

Please remember that A&E is for Accidents and Emergency attendance only.  Please try to use one of the above health care professional contacts if your illness is not an emergency.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE ANY ADVICE ON THE SERVICES THAT ARE AVAILABLE WHEN THE PRACTICE IS CLOSED PLEASE ASK AT RECEPTION.

Walk in Centre
Due to the pandemic, the Walk-in Centre (WiC) based at the Integrated Care Centre (ICC) on New Radcliffe Street remains closed until further notice to protect patients, staff and public.

The ICC now houses a COVID Assessment Centre which is open 8am until 8pm 7 days a week and cares for patients with potential COVID-19 symptoms. It also houses a Digital Hub which provides support to Oldham Care Homes and provides urgent care (within 2 hours) to patients referred to the service by a health and social care professional. Both services are by appointment only following a referral from a healthcare professional or NHS111. 

If we are unable to offer you an appointment but you require urgent medical attention, you should contact NHS111 and, depending on your situation you will:

• Find out what local service can help you

• connected to a nurse, emergency dentist, pharmacist or GP
• Get a face-to-face appointment if you need one
• Be given an arrival time if you need to go to A&E – this might mean you spend less time in A&E
• Be told how to get any medicine you need
• Get self-care advice