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WorkWell Vanguard Project

The WorkWell Vanguard project aims to assist individuals who are currently in work but facing challenges, those on sick leave, or those who have recently left employment due to health-related issues. Their goal is to help them stay in work, return to work, or thrive in their roles. They offer a range of support services, including: Access, referral, and signposting to local work and health support services, including GOW Therapy, Social Prescribing with Action Together, and Oldham Active’s FREE 3-month gym membership with a personal trainer. A personal assessment to identify the barriers individuals face and determine the best support for their needs. Personalised, goal-based plans to help individuals overcome challenges and succeed in work. Support for employers to provide workplace adjustments that assist employees (with their consent).

Frailty Project

What is Frailty? Frailty is a decline in resilience that makes it harder for individuals to recover quickly from physical or mental illness, accidents, or other stressful events. It makes individuals more vulnerable and increases the risk of adverse outcomes such as falls, disability, admission to hospital, or the need for long-term care. Although frailty becomes more common in older people it is not an inevitable consequence and can occur in other younger people. Frailty Care Project: The project is a collaboration of GP practices (Hollinwood Medical Practice, Hill Top Surgery, Oldham Medical Services, Medlock Medical Practice, Quayside Medical Practice) focused on delivering improved care. The aim of the Frailty Project is to provide early support and intervention while working with professionals in the community to help individuals maintain their health, independence and prevent further decline. What To Expect: Our physical health is just one aspect of our overall wellbeing. The Frailty Project takes a holistic approach, addressing not only your physical health but also your mental, social and emotional needs. Our Frailty Care Coordinator will conduct a telephone assessment to understand your needs. Based on the assessment, they will guide you to the appropriate services. Where clinical support is required, a home visit will be arranged with our Advanced Nurse Practitioner, who will work with you to develop a personalised care plan.

Half Day Closure

We will be closed for staff training from 12:30pm on Thursday 16/1/2024 and will reopen on Friday 17/1/2024 at 08:00am. Our phone lines will go through to out of hours service during this time. If you need any other medical advice during this time please ring 111 and in an emergency 999. Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you -- Medlock Team.

Fitton Hill Walkers Event

Weekly walks every Friday morning until late March leaving from Wildbrook at 9.45 and then Hilltop Surgery at 10am . In partnership with SPARK Oldham who are setting up a weekly Men's Walk every Wednesday we are creating an informal group called Fitton Hill Walkers with a WhatsApp Communities group for communications. The walks start from next week and this Friday 17th January we have a Taster event starting at 10am from outside Hilltop Surgery/Library, with a walk lead by Alan from Uprojects and finishing at Wildbrook with hot drinks and refreshments.

Community Veg Bag

Community Vegbag is back and available again from Wildbrook Growing Hub every Wednesday between 12 and 3pm with support from the Great Places Community Resilience Fund. Bags cost £5 and are a mix of produce from the wholesale market and in season will include produce grown at Wildbrook and from other community growers in Greater Manchester.

School Flu Catch Up.

The NHS in Greater Manchester urges parents to act now, as cases of flu are rising in children aged 5 to 14 years old. Children catch and spread flu easily and it can make them very poorly. For children who missed out at school, IntraHealth are offering community clinics until 18th January 2025. Anyone who missed the vaccine at school (Reception – Year 11) can contact Intrahealth for further details of clinics in their area: 03333 583 397 and choose option 1.

COVID Flu Vaccine

LAST CHANCE TO GET YOUR WINTER VACCIATIONS: Date: Thursday 12th December Time: 9am-3pm At: Failsworth and Hollinwood District Town Hall, Meeting room 4, First floor, Failsworth, Manchester M35 0EJ Date: Saturday 14th December Time: 9am-3pm At: Hollinwood Medical Practice, Clive Street Ol83TR. You can also walk-in anytime at: Imaan Pharmacy - 116 Oxford Street, Oldham, OL97SJ

Half Day Closure

We will be closed for staff training from 12:30pm on Thursday 21/11/2024 and will reopen on Friday 22/11/2024 at 08:00am. Our phone lines will go through to out of hours service during this time. If you need any other medical advice during this time please ring 111 and in an emergency 999. Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you -- Medlock Team.

World AMR Awareness Week

The World AMR Awareness Week (WAAW) is a global campaign to raise awareness and understanding of AMR and promote best practices among One Health stakeholders to reduce the emergence and spread of drug-resistant infections. WAAW is celebrated from 18th - 24th November every year. For more information please see website link: https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-amr-awareness-week/2024#:~:text=The%20World%20AMR%20Awareness%20Week,18%2D24%20November%20every%20year.

The Big Brush Month 2024

Brush teeth twice a day especially at bedtime and at one other time in the day Use a family toothpaste that contains at least 1350ppm fluoride to give the best protection Use a smear of family fluoride toothpaste for children under three and from three use a small pea size amount Spit out after brushing and do not rinse with water Help children to brush their teeth until they are at least seven years old. For more information visit: Guide to good oral health for all the family – Family Hubs (oldham.gov.uk) How to take care of your baby or toddler's teeth - Start for Life - NHS - NHS