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If you or a member of your household have COVID symptoms:

If you have symptoms of COVID-19 however mild, you must self-isolate for at least 10 days from when your symptoms started. You should arrange to have a test to see if you have COVID-19 – go to testing to arrange. Do not go to a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital.

If you are not experiencing symptoms but have tested positive for COVID-19 you also must self-isolate for at least 10 days, starting from the day the test was taken. If you develop symptoms during this isolation period, you must restart your 10-day isolation from the day you develop symptoms.

After 10 days, if you still have a temperature you should continue to self-isolate and seek medical advice over the telephone, DO NOT go to your GP, pharmacy or hospital.

If you live with others, all other household members must stay at home and not leave the house for 14 days. The 14-day period starts from the day when the first person in the household became ill or if they do not have symptoms, from the day their test was taken. If anyone else in the household starts displaying symptoms, they must stay at home for at least 10 days from when their symptoms appear, regardless of what day they are on in their original 14-day isolation period.

ISOLATING means:

Do not leave the house for any reason
Do not go shopping
Do not go to your neighbours
Do not visit your family
Do not allow anyone who does not live with you, to enter your house
Do not visit your GP, pharmacy or hospital

COVID Assessment Hub

In response to coronavirus (COVID-19), walk-in services across Oldham are changing temporarily to protect patients, staff and the wider local community. NHS Oldham Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has taken emergency steps to protect patients, staff and public to prevent the spread of the virus.

The walk-in centre based at the Integrated Care Centre (ICC), New Radcliffe Street, Oldham OL1 1NL, is now closed until further notice.

The ICC in Oldham now houses a COVID Assessment Hub and a Digital Hub which are both open from 8am until 8pm 7 days a week.

The COVID Assessment Hub cares for patients with potential COVID-19 symptoms from across the borough. The service is only for people who have potential COVID-19 symptoms and are unwell, but do not need emergency care. Access to the service is via your GP or after contacting NHS111.

The Digital Hub provides support to Oldham Care Homes and patients who have an urgent non-emergency care need for non COVID-19 health issues where appropriate. This service is strictly by appointment only following a referral from NHS111 or a healthcare professional, including Accident & Emergency.

for more information regarding the COVID Hub please click on the following link

http://www.oldhamccg.nhs.uk/News/Walk-In-Centre

For up to date information regarding Corona virus please click the following links:

https://www.nhs.uk/coronavirus

https://gov.uk/coronavirus

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

Welcome to Greenbank Medical Practice

The Greenbank Medical practice is the result of The Radcliffe Medical practice, The Glodwick Medical practice and Addy practice merging together. View our profile here

With patients' needs at the heart of everything we do, our website has been designed to make it easy for you to gain instant access to the information you need. As well as specific practice details such as opening hours and how to register, you’ll find a wealth of useful pages covering a wide range of health issues along with links to other relevant medical organisations.

ANNOUNCEMENT

We would like to inform you that Dr. Watt has left the practice for pastures new.

Dr. Watt has been a partner at the practice for almost 20 years. I am sure his hard work, determination and dedication will be greatly missed by both staff and patients alike.

Dr. Watt was a very popular GP and Colleague and I am sure you would all like to join us in thanking him for all his hard work and dedication to the practice and its patients over the years.

Important information re General Practice Data for Planning and Research

The government has decided it will collect, process, analyse and disseminate your GP data for Planning and Research Direction 2021. From July 1st 2021, the patient data will be extracted from GP systems on a daily basis; data will be encrypted and pseudonymised. As this is a statutory obligation, practices are legally obliged to share this data. Click here to learn more about what the government says.

You do not need to do anything if you are happy for your data to be shared in this manner.

If you as a patient want to opt out of your data being shared, apart from information used for your direct care, you have the option of registering a Type 1 Opt-out or a National Opt-out or both.

If you wish to register your opt out choice, please use the following link:

Make your choice about sharing data from your health records - NHS (www.nhs.uk)

If you do not have access to a computer / printer then you can request for the form to be sent to you by phoning 0300 303 5678 between Friday 9am to 5pm (excluding bank holidays). You must send this letter by 23rd June 2021 to ensure no data is uploaded from your records.

Please do NOT phone the surgery if you have further questions as we wish to keep the phonelines open for patients needing direct care. Further information including Frequently asked questions are available below.

In line with recent government recommendations, from Monday 18th May 2020 we expect all patients entering our building to wear a face covering. It should be cotton ideally.

This link explains the science behind our decision:

https://www.fast.ai/2020/04/13/masks-summary/

These coverings can be made from things you've already got at home, like an old T-shirt, or even a sports sock with just a few well-made snips with scissors and a little bit of sewing. But if you're not so confident in your creative abilities, there are plenty of companies online that can be found with a quick Google search.

Children under 2 are not expected to wear a face covering.

Younger children (primary) who cannot manage a mask are also not expected to wear one

Our entire practice team will be doing the same.

Face coverings protect *other people* from droplets that you may release into the air, they do not protect you unless everyone wears them.

In England, you must by law wear a face covering in the following settings:

Public Transport
Shops and Supermarkets as of 24 July 2020

Measures can be taken if people do not comply with this law

There is no requirement for a letter or certificate in relation to the exemption of wearing of face coverings. It should be sufficient for someone to declare that they are eligible for an exemption with the person questioning them. We will not be providing letters for face mask exemptions. Please see gov.uk website for more information

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-safer-travel-guidance-for-passengers#exemptions-face-coverings

Thank you for your continued support and understanding

PATIENT ACCESS....

Patient Access allows patients to access their online services at their local GP practice. These may include arranging appointments, ordering your repeat medication, secure messages, viewing your medical record and updating your contact details.

Patient Access allows clinicians to be more efficient in providing care, while patients are quickly able to receive the help they need without having to travel to the practice.

Please see reception to register for online services. Bring photo ID with you if you wish to register.

Do you have children aged 5 and under.....

Children aged 5 and under with an urgent medical condition will be seen on the same day. Please ring before midday for an appointment with a GP. For anything routine please book in advance

Emergency/On The Day Appointments

Emergency appointments are available every day. These are for patients with an urgent problem that cannot wait for a routine appointment. Patients who require an emergency appointment must see ANY available GP or ANP. We can only offer a limited amount of appointments each day.

Emergency/On The Day appointments are available to book from 8.00am Monday to Friday

Get Well, Keep Well

Of course we’re not just here for when you are unwell. Our team of healthcare professionals and back-up staff offer a number of clinics and services to promote good health and wellbeing whatever your medical condition.

Join In

We hope you enjoy having a look around the site and familiarising yourself with some of the online features such as ordering a repeat prescription. Whatever your thoughts, be sure to let us know via our feedback function. Comments and suggestions are always a great way of helping us continue to enhance the way we look after you.

Do you need advice or help with benefits?

Visit www.oldham.gov.uk/helpwithbenefits and fill in the online form or call 0161 770 6655 Monday to Friday 9am-5pm

Local offer and activities

Please be aware that there is a new section on the Oldham SEND Local Offer which provides details of summer activities available to children with special educational needs and their families. This link takes you to the Local Offer and the activities link is the first box in the left hand corner

https://www.oldham.gov.uk/…/2003…/children_with_disabilities

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(Site updated 16/07/2021)