Saddleworth Medical Practice

22/02/2026

Our Branch surgery Delph is open everyday Monday to Friday.

Our Clinical rooms at Delph are used to full capacity.

Appointments are avaliable everyday. When booking an appointment please make our receptionist aware if you would prefer your appointment to be at Delph.

Here are some of the services avaliable at Delph.

Face to face appointments with a Gp, Advanced Clinical Practitioner, Practice Nurse and Health Care Assistant are avaliable daily.

Nhs Health Checks
Minor Surgery
Routine and Urgent Gp appointments
Routine and Urgent appointments with the Advanced Clinical Practitioner
Vaccinations
Long term condition reviews
Hypertension reviews
Mental Health Reviews
Learning Disability reviews
Medication reviews.
Cervical Smears
Baby clinic and immunisations.

In addition to this DELPH Surgery is where we run two extended access clinics, Monday evening 6.30 -8.30 pm and Thursday 6.30 till 8.30 pm every week. These sessions are avaliable for anyone but ideal for those that work in the daytime.

06/02/2026

11/01/2026

🌟 Don’t Wait Until Monday! Get Help When You Need It 🌟

Mondays are the busiest day of the week for GP surgeries — online forms we see a third more forms completed on a Monday compared to other days of the week.

We have on average approx 700 online forms completed with requests for appointments and treatment per week. Part of our role is to signpost you to the correct service, this may be the Pharmacy, District Nurses, Cues the eye service, urgent care response team or other Community services.

We may also advise self care. Most coughs and colds are self limiting - they get better on there own and you dont need to see a Doctor or Clinician.

But here’s the good news… you don’t have to wait until Monday to get help. 🙌

🔍 Need medical advice? NHS 111 Online is here 24/7
NHS 111 online can:

🩺 Tell you what to do next based on your symptoms

💊 Direct you to pharmacies, urgent treatment centres, or self-care

⏰ Help you avoid the Monday rush

🏥 Send you to emergency care if needed

👉 Use it anytime — day, night, weekends.
👉 Don’t wait and worry. Get guidance instantly.

🏥 Where to Seek Help instead of waiting.

💻 NHS 111 Online: For urgent medical advice

💊 Pharmacies: For minor illnesses, rashes, coughs, bites, pain relief.

The pharmacy first scheme means pharmacies can now issue treatments for

✔️ Conditions Pharmacy First Can Help With:

🔥 Sore throat

👂 Ear infections (ages 1–17)

🤧 Sinusitis

🚑 Infected insect bites

😣 Shingles

🚽 Urinary tract infections (UTIs) – in women

💍 Impetigo & other minor skin infections

🆘 Urgent Treatment Centres: For sprains, minor breaks, wounds, infections

🚑 999: Only for life-threatening emergencies

💬 Let’s Make Mondays Easier
Using NHS 111 Online helps you get the right care fast — and helps GP teams prioritise the people who need them most. ❤️

Please share this post to help others get the right care at the right time. ➡️

🗝️ Final Thought
You don’t need to wait for Monday to get help.
NHS 111 Online is always open — so you’re never alone when feeling unwell. 🌙✨

For more information, check out the full NHS guidance here:

11/01/2026

You don't need to see your Gp for these conditions. The pharmacist can prescribe medication for these conditions if it is indicated.
If you contact us with these conditions you will be redirected to the pharmacy.

Please help us allocate appointments appropriately to those that need them. Please follow our teams advice if you are re directed to the pharmacy.

10/01/2026

06/01/2026

❄️ Update from Delph Surgery ❄️

Due to the extreme cold weather, the pipes at Delph Surgery have frozen and unfortunately we currently don’t have running water for handwashing or toilet facilities.

For TODAY services will be moved to Uppermill Surgery.

If you have an appointment booked, we’ll be in touch shortly with more information and next steps.

Thank you so much for your patience and understanding — we’re really sorry for any inconvenience caused 💙

02/01/2026

⚠️ Amber Cold Weather Alert in the North West from 8pm tonight until Friday 9th January

❄️ Check on older or vulnerable neighbours
❄️ Keep main rooms heated to 18°C & windows closed
❄️ Layer up, several thin layers work better than one thick one

Stay safe & warm this week🧣
More advice and support: https://www.oldham.gov.uk/winter ☃️