The Medlock Medical Practice - News

Awareness Month -- May 2024

May 2024 is World Maternal Mental Health Month Each May the spotlight is shined on Maternal Mental Health with the whole month being Maternal Mental Health Month. This also coincides with Maternal Mental Health Week and Day which also take place during May. In many countries, as many as 1 in 5 new mothers experience some type of perinatal mood and anxiety disorder (PMD). These illnesses frequently go unnoticed and untreated, often with tragic and long-term consequences to mothers, children, and fathers alike. If you feel like you are suffering, please get in contact with the surgery to make an appointment with a clinician.

Spring Covid Boosters

Please see below Pharmacies in the local area who are offering Spring Covid Boosters: Butler Green Pharmacy OL9 8NH Cathedral Pharmacy (all Imaan) OL9 0RG Imaan Pharmacy - Werneth OL9 7SJ St Chad's Pharmacy OL8 3HH Strachans Chemist - Oldham OL3 6AU Suburb Pharmacy OL8 3BE Well - Chadderton, Block Lane OL9 7SB Well - Greenfield, Chew Valley Road OL3 7DB Well - Oldham, Horsedge Street OL1 3SH Well - Shaw, High Street OL2 8RQ

Awareness Month -- May 2024

Tourette’s Awareness Month 2024 presents an opportunity for all of us to come together, educate ourselves, and foster empathy and understanding for individuals living with Tourette syndrome. By actively participating in this important initiative, we can challenge stigmas, dispel misconceptions, and create a more inclusive and supportive environment for those affected by Tourette syndrome. Whether you choose to educate yourself, share accurate information, organize events and workshops, support Tourette syndrome associations, or practice inclusion and empathy in your daily life, every effort counts. Together, let us amplify the voices of the Tourette syndrome community, celebrate their strengths and achievements, and advocate for their needs. Tourette’s Awareness Month 2024 is a reminder that through education, understanding, and acceptance, we can build a society that values and embraces the diversity of all its members. Let us stand united in our commitment to fostering inclusivity, compassion, and support for individuals with Tourette syndrome, not just during this month but throughout the year. Tics are the main symptom of Tourette's syndrome. They usually appear in childhood between the ages of 2 and 14 (around 6 years is the average). People with Tourette's syndrome have a combination of physical and vocal tics. Examples of physical tics include: • blinking • eye rolling • grimacing • shoulder shrugging • jerking of the head or limbs • jumping • twirling • touching objects and other people

Afternoon Tea -- Fundraiser!

You are invited to our Afternoon Tea Event. We are fundraising for Breast Cancer Now, so they can be there for anyone affected by breast cancer. Staff will be making cakes to raise money for this good cause. Our own PPG members will be helping with the event. Please come along, Tuesday 14th May, 1pm - 3pm in the main reception within the surgery.

Half day Closure

The surgery will be closed for staff training from 13:00pm on Thursday 18.4.2024 and will reopen at 8.00am on Friday 19.4.2024. If you need any other medical advice please ring 111 or in an emergency please ring 999. Apologies for any inconvenience caused. Medlock Team.

Well-Being Event

On Monday 18th of March, The surgery staff attended a wellbeing event at Failsworth Town Hall. We promoted the importance of cervical screenings, the importance of prostate checks, on-site Blood Pressure Checks with one of our GPs and Child Immunisations.

Half Day Closure -- 21.3.24

The surgery will be closed for staff training from 13:00pm on Thursday 21.3.2024 and will reopen at 8.00am on Friday 22.3.2024. If you need any other medical advice please ring 111 or in an emergency please ring 999. Apologies for any inconvenience caused. Medlock Team.

Easter -- Medication Request

As we head towards the Easter Bank Holiday, Please make sure if you are due a repeat prescription over the Easter period, that you have ordered your medication in plenty of time. It will take up to 48 hours for this to be processed. Please note we do not take prescription requests Via Telephone. You can order via your nominated chemist, via the practice email address or using the red prescription box found in the foyer on the ground floor of the surgery building. Thank you -- Medlock Team.

Half Day Closure - 15.2.24

The surgery will be closed for staff training from 13:00pm on Thursday 15.2.2024 and will reopen at 8.00am on Friday 16.2.2024. If you need any other medical advice please ring 111 or in an emergency please ring 999. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Diabetes & Ramadan

Do you have diabetes and plan to fast during Ramadan this year? We are pleased to support Diabetes and Ramadan, a free online course to help people with diabetes and healthcare professionals prepare for Ramadan. Delivered by MyWay Digital Health in partnership with the Diabetes and Ramadan International Alliance When? Opens 19th February 2024. The course will remain open throughout the whole of Ramadan. For Who? People with diabetes who are fasting during Ramadan and those that care for them. Got Questions ahead of Ramadan? Join the live ZOOM Q&As with diabetes experts where you can ask any questions you may have. Available in English, Arabic and Malay.