Springfield House Medical Centre

29/12/2025

📢 Did Not Attend (DNA) Appointments – December

❗During December, 175 appointments were recorded as ‘Did Not Attend’ (DNA).❗

Missed appointments place additional pressure on NHS services and reduce appointment availability for other patients. If you are unable to attend your appointment, it is important to cancel as early as possible, so the appointment can be offered to another patient.

Appointments can be cancelled by:

📍Contacting the surgery by telephone

📍Using the NHS App

📍Cancelling online, where available

A small reminder can make a big difference — cancelling appointments you can’t attend helps us provide timely care to those who need it most.

Thank you for your cooperation and support.

24/12/2025

Coping at Christmas involves managing expectations, setting boundaries, prioritising self-care (sleep, healthy habits, quiet time), and allowing yourself to feel all emotions, not just happiness, while finding moments for joy and connection, even if it's through new traditions or digital detoxes. It's crucial to be kind to yourself, acknowledge it's okay to not feel festive, and seek support if things become overwhelming.

23/12/2025

🎄 Christmas & New Year Opening Times 🎄

To help you plan ahead, please see our opening hours over the festive period below:

• Wednesday 24th December (Christmas Eve): 8:00am – 6:30pm
• Thursday 25th December (Christmas Day): Closed
• Friday 26th December (Boxing Day): Closed
• Monday 29th December: 8:00am – 6:30pm
• Tuesday 30th December: 8:00am – 6:30pm
• Wednesday 31st December (New Year’s Eve): 8:00am – 6:30pm
• Thursday 1st January (New Year’s Day): Closed
• Friday 2nd January: 8:00am – 6:30pm

Thank you for your understanding, and we wish all our patients a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year ✨

23/12/2025

We would like to say a huge thank you to all our wonderful patients for the lovely gifts and Christmas cards we’ve received — they truly mean so much to us. 🎄💝

We hope you all have a very Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy New Year . Thank you for your continued support!

22/12/2025

📢 Community Flu Vaccination Clinics for School-aged Children – Protect Your Family This Winter!

As you may have seen in recent news, flu cases are rising again. Across Greater Manchester and the UK, we’re seeing an increase in hospitalisations among school-aged children.
With the holidays approaching and more time spent with family and friends, now is the perfect time to protect yourself and your loved ones.

✅ Missed the school flu vaccination?

We’re offering catch-up sessions for children at our community clinics. Both nasal spray and injectable vaccines will be available.

📍 Clinic Details:
• Tuesday 29th December 2025
IntraHealth, Unit 10, Salmon Fields, Oldham OL2 6HT
⏰ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Appointment only)

• Wednesday 7th January 2026
Positive Steps, 80 Union Street, Oldham OL1 1DJ
⏰ 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM (Appointment only)

📞 Book or discuss consent:
Call 0333 358 3397 (Opt 1 for Greater Manchester, then Opt 3 for Oldham)
📧 Email: oldhamimms@intrahealth.co.uk

18/12/2025

⚠️Known issue with self-booking link.⚠️

Patients are directed to the NHS Login page when trying to use Self book links.

Patients are unable to proceed with Self-Book links to book appointments; they are being directed to the NHS Login page.

We have identified the issue and are working towards a resolution.

16/12/2025

🎄 Think Pharmacy First this festive season! 🎄

Your local pharmacy can help with more than you think – offering expert advice and prescription medicines for common conditions, all without a GP appointment.

They can help with:
Sinusitis (12yrs+)
Sore throat (5yrs+)
Earache (1–17yrs)
Infected insect bites & stings (1yr+)
Impetigo (1yr+)
Shingles (18yrs+)
Uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTI) in women (16–64yrs)

So skip the wait and pop into your pharmacy for quick, friendly care.

Search ‘Greater Manchester Pharmacy First’ to find out more.

15/12/2025

Community Flu Vaccination Clinics for School-aged Children – Protect Your Family This Winter!

As you may have seen in recent news, flu cases are rising again. Across Greater Manchester and the UK, we’re seeing an increase in hospitalisations among school-aged children.

With the holidays approaching and more time spent with family and friends, now is the perfect time to protect yourself and your loved ones.

Missed the school flu vaccination?

We’re offering catch-up sessions for children at our community clinics. Both nasal spray and injectable vaccines will be available.

Clinic Details:

Saturday 13 December 2025
Oldham Library, Greaves St, Oldham OL1 1AL
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Appointment or Walk-in)
Saturday 20 December 2025
Oldham Library, Greaves St, Oldham OL1 1AL
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Appointment or Walk-in)

Book or discuss consent:
Call 0333 358 3397 (Opt 1 for Greater Manchester, then Opt 3 for Oldham)
Email: oldhamimms@intrahealth.co.uk

Let’s keep our community safe this winter!

15/12/2025

Christmas and New Year Opening Times

Monday 22nd December- 08:00-18:30
Tuesday 23rd December- 08:00-18:30
Wednesday 24th December- 08:00-18:30
Thursday 25th December- CLOSED
Friday 26th December- CLOSED
Monday 29th December- 08:00-18:30
Tuesday 30th December- 08:00-18:30
Wednesday 31st January 2025-08:00- 18:30
Thursday 1st January 2026- CLOSED
Friday 2nd January 2026- 08:00-18:30

Get to know where to go, please be aware that opening hours may vary across the festive period.

Please make sure you order your regular medications in time so you don’t run out.

Please follow the link to find out which pharmacies are open over the bank holiday: https://gmintegratedcare.org.uk/bankholidaypharmacy/

15/12/2025

11/12/2025

From January 2026, our Dementia Hub is changing.

We will be holding a fortnightly Dementia Café - you will need to sign up.

We will be holding a weekly clinic - you will need an appointment.

We will be running a small therapeutic group session—you will need a referral.

Please contact the Hospice for information on how to access these services:
Call: 0161 624 2727
Email: drkh.wellbeing@nhs.net

08/12/2025

Please note we are CLOSED for Staff Training from 1pm on Thursday 11th December and we will reopen at 8am on Friday 12th December

If you require non urgent medical assistance during this time please call the surgery on 0161 667 2480 and you will be directed to our out of hours provider or visit your Local Pharmacy