Lockside Medical Centre

04/01/2026

Friends and Family test results for November 2025

A huge thank you to all our patients who completed a friends and family test for November.

03/01/2026

The emergency contraceptive pill, is now available free from pharmacies across England.

You no longer need an appointment with your GP or at a sexual health clinic.

02/01/2026

Norovirus is a stomach bug that causes diarrhoea and vomiting.

It can be very unpleasant, but usually goes away in about 2 days.

You can usually treat yourself at home and the most important thing to do is
➡️Rest
➡️have lots of fluids.

Visit ➡️ www.nhs.uk/norovirus

01/01/2026

Thinking of starting the new year by being healthier? The NHS Healthy Choices App can help!

Take our quiz to see how you could improve your health and wellbeing. Take the first step today – let's do this!

01/01/2026

Wishing all our patients a happy and healthy 2026

31/12/2025

NHS 111 provides information to assess and direct you to the right place for you.

Go online, use the NHS App or call.

30/12/2025

Very cold weather is forecast. An amber cold health alert has been issued for the North West.

Things you can do to stay warm:

- Heat rooms to 18 degrees if you can
- Keep bedroom windows closed
- Wear plenty of layers

30/12/2025

If you have flu, there are some things you can do to help get better more quickly

Flu will often get better on its own, but it can make some people seriously ill. It's important to get the flu vaccine if you're eligible.

➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/flu/

24/12/2025

Pharmacy opening times for Tameside over Christmas and New Year

20/12/2025

Lockside Medical will be closed over the Christmas and New Year Bank Holidays

Thursday 25th December
Friday 26th December
And
Thursday 1st January

18/12/2025

Sahara Memory cafe

A welcoming and confidential space for people living with memory challenges or dementia to connect with others, learn, enjoy activities and just be themselves.

103 Union Street, Ashton OL6 8JN

Tuesday 20th January 10.30am til 12.30pm

Register your place
📞0161 470 6048
📧sahara@alzheimers.org.uk