Oldham Family Practice

29/05/2026

Bladder cancer is one of the most common cancers, and spotting the signs early can make a big difference.

One of the main symptoms is blood in your urine - even if it only happens once or is not painful, it is important to get it checked out by your GP.

Other symptoms can include:
- Pain, burning or stinging when passing urine.
- Needing to p*e more often or urgently.
- Pain in the lower tummy or back.
- Feeling unusually tired or losing weight without trying.

These symptoms can often be caused by other conditions, but they should NEVER be ignored. Early diagnosis can lead to more effective treatment.

Find out more:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/bladder-cancer/

https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/bladder-cancer

28/05/2026

A great day of First Aid Awareness with our Oldham Family patients

At the request of our patients to provide a little First Aid Awareness, Oldham Family Practice contacted the Amazing Andrew Diggle from Purpose Training.

A great day was had by all and we do hope to be able to have another next year - we will advertise this at our practice - but spaces limited

06/05/2026

06/05/2026

OLDHAM ACTIVE TALKING THERAPIES

01/05/2026

Need some walking route inspiration this weekend? From its start in Manchester city centre, the GM Ringway – Greater Manchester’s walking trail – explores the green spaces, countryside and heritage of all ten boroughs. Green in every way, all 20 stages of the varied and beautiful 200-mile (322-km) route are designed to be accessed by public transport.

Search 'GM ringway' for information and details of each stage (or just visit the link in the comments!)

15/04/2026

We rely on the support of our local community for food donations, volunteering and finances. Can you help us stop UK hunger?

15/04/2026

Exciting news! 🎉

We're excited to introduce Lyndsey as our first ever Foodbank Services Lead here at Oldham Foodbank.

Lyndsey will be keeping things running across our warehouse and foodbank centre, looking after our amazing volunteer teams and making sure everything ticks along nicely, whether that's packing food parcels or getting deliveries out to people's homes.

Big congratulations to Lyndsey, and here's to an exciting chapter for the foodbank! 💚

15/04/2026

April is Stress Awareness Month. Take a pause and check out our advice on how you can reduce stress and look after your mental health. https://www.healthwatch.co.uk/advice-and-information/2022-12-08/looking-after-your-mental-health-winter

15/04/2026

Do you know what social prescribing is?
Social prescribing is help that doesn’t come in a pill, tube or bottle. Bury's social prescribing team, who work across Bury GP practices, have been running a weekly social group for men called Broken Biscuits.
“I wouldn’t be here without this group.” said Paul from Prestwich, who says that social prescribing support and the camaraderie of a local men’s social group has saved his life. Another member, Mick agrees. The former veteran who struggles with PTSD and other health conditions, said: “We’re all a little bit broken, but the benefit of having a welcoming group – whether we want to talk or not – cannot be underestimated.”
Want to find out more about Broken Biscuits and social prescribing, including how to access it? Follow the link in the comments below.

15/04/2026

Have you or someone you know been affected by hernias? We want to hear from you.

We’re inviting feedback from:
• Patients waiting for or who’ve had treatment
• Family members supporting someone through treatment
• NHS professionals
• Organisations or community groups (including VCFSEs)
• Patient voice groups
• Members of the public

Share your thoughts and help shape future decisions by completing our survey (link in comments).