Moorside Medical Practice

27/12/2025

26/12/2025

Greater Manchester Sexual Health Services

BHA’s sexual health services across Greater Manchester support Black and minoritised people to improve knowledge and understanding of sexual health issues and improve uptake of sexual health prevention tools and services.

All our services are free and confidential and include:

HIV testing (with results in minutes) in community settings – these can be booked online or accesses through our community outreach work

HIV testing kits to complete at home
Free screening for sexually transmitted infections (STI’s)
Training and group activities on all aspects of sexual health
Condoms and l**e via BHA’s postal service and available at community venues through our community outreach work
A wide range of information resources available in different languages
Talk to an advisor about everything to do with sexual health – drop us a line, come and chat to us at our events or get involved in designing and delivering our services

A wide range of activities and events to support National HIV Testing Week, World AIDS Day, Black History Month, Refugee week, and local festivals

For more information and advice, please contact
https://thebha.org.uk/gm-sexual-health/

25/12/2025

Are you looking to Register with us?

Our website allows you to easily check if you are within the catchment area/boundary set by NHS England for our practice.

Once you have confirmed that you are 'in area', you can register via our website.

It's quick and easy to complete the online registration form by following the link below:
https://www.moorsidemedicalpractice.co.uk/pages/Registering

25/12/2025

"Merry Christmas"
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We would like to take this opportunity to wish all of our patients a very happy Christmas from all the staff at the surgery.

We hope you all enjoy the festive season, stay safe and look after each other.

The surgery will be closed today and tomorrow, 26/12/25 and will re-open on Monday 29th at the usual time of 8am.
If you require medical assistance during this time please contact 111 or in the case of an emergency please ring 999 or visit A&E.

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24/12/2025

Remember your milk, cookies and carrots tonight for the chap in red and his four legged friends!
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We hope you all have a wonderful day tomorrow with family and friends and festive cheer!

Also please remember that the surgery will be closed tomorrow 25/12/25 and boxing day 26/12/25. If you require any medical assistance during this time please call 111 or in the case of an emergency please call 999 or visit A&E.

Thank you ###

24/12/2025

Get To Know Where To Go!

Important information for patients!
Get to Know Where to Go campaign

Information includes:
-Using NHS 111 to get medical help and advice.
-When to order your repeat prescriptions so you have enough medication over the long weekends.
-Changes to pharmacy opening times on bank holidays.
-What urgent care services are available including dental, eyecare and mental health.
-Mental health support during exam season.

Get to know where to go for health advice and help in Greater Manchester. Use the right service and get the right treatment sooner.

23/12/2025

There is always someone there for you 💜

22/12/2025

Lose the FEAR, get your SMEAR!

A gentle reminder to book that all important appointment for your cervical smear test.
Don't ignore an invitation, stay ahead of cervical cancer.

We also now have Saturday clinics available for those who can't make a weekday appointment, making keeping safe more accessible! Call the surgery to book or for further information.

22/12/2025

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20/12/2025

Drinking is fun.... until it's not!
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The festive season is a great time to catch up with friends and family and have a good time!

While we do not want to stop anyone enjoying themselves, we must advise that you please remember to drink responsibly.
Don't let drinking cause or create disaster!

Be safe! We care about you, so please care about you to and also those around you.

Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year!

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19/12/2025

A HUGE THANK YOU!!!
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All the staff would like to take the opportunity to thank ALL of our patients for a wonderful year, for laughing with us and supporting us each day.

Also thank you for all the Christmas wishes, cards and delicious treats that have been so kindly given to us this year.
We are truly grateful, overwhelmed and humbled to know that we have made so many positive impacts on the community.

We will continue to strive to keep our good reputation, putting patient care and compassion at the center of our work.

Merry Christmas to all ###

19/12/2025

Pregnant??
Unsure what to do?

Things are very different in this modern world we now live in, no doctor's appointment is needed!
You simply follow the link below to register your pregnancy with the local midwives, who will in turn contact you when you are due your first appointment.

Please be aware that if you are concerned about your pregnancy or are having any issues you should contact your GP or see the early pregnancy unit at The Royal Oldham Hospital.

Please see the link below for new pregnancy registration..
https://www.badgernotes.net/selfreferral/carelocation/NCAmaternity