Kirkholt Medical

Kirkholt Medical Kirkholt Medical Practice is run by Hope Citadel Healthcare.

Hope Citadel Healthcare is a not-for-profit community interest company, who have been commissioned by local ICBs to provide NHS services to the local area where the practice is located.

🎗️ World Head and Neck Cancer Day – 27 July 🎗️Knowing the signs could make a difference. Take a moment to learn the pote...
27/07/2026

🎗️ World Head and Neck Cancer Day – 27 July 🎗️

Knowing the signs could make a difference. Take a moment to learn the potential symptoms of head and neck cancer:

✅ An unexplained lump of any size
✅ Red or white patches in your mouth
✅ A mouth ulcer that doesn't heal
✅ A persistent sore throat
✅ A croaky or hoarse voice
✅ Difficulty swallowing

If you have experienced any of these symptoms for 3 weeks or more, please speak to your GP. There are many possible causes and most people will not have cancer, but it's important to get symptoms checked and seek advice early.
Early detection can help ensure you receive the right care and support.

💙 Join Kirkholt Medical Practice's Patient Participation Group (PPG)! 💙We're looking for patients to join our Patient Pa...
06/07/2026

💙 Join Kirkholt Medical Practice's Patient Participation Group (PPG)! 💙

We're looking for patients to join our Patient Participation Group (PPG) and share their ideas, experiences and feedback. Your input helps us improve services and ensure the voices of our patients are heard.
✅ Help improve patient services
✅ Share your views and suggestions
✅ Influence future developments
✅ Represent your local community
Whether you're a regular visitor to the practice or rarely need our services, we'd love to hear from you.

📞 Interested? Speak to our reception team to find out more and register your interest.

We will be hosting a coffee / tea morning on Wednesday 22nd July 9.30 am - 11 am and would love to see you there!

Your Voice Matters. Help Shape Your Practice.

🚨 Amber Extreme Heat Warning – Greater Manchester 🌡️An Amber Heat Health Alert is in place from midnight Wednesday throu...
24/06/2026

🚨 Amber Extreme Heat Warning – Greater Manchester 🌡️

An Amber Heat Health Alert is in place from midnight Wednesday through to Friday.
Hot weather can seriously impact your health, increasing the risk of heart attack, stroke, lung problems, and other illnesses.

⚠️ Those most at risk include:

Older people
Babies and young children
People with underlying health conditions

✅ The good news: many heat-related harms are preventable with simple steps — stay hydrated, keep cool, and check on vulnerable people.

🌊 Stay Safe Around Water This Summer
With warmer weather, more people are visiting open water — but this can be dangerous.

💬 Please share this with young people you know, especially teenage boys who are more likely to take risks.
Key messages:

⚠️ 202 people accidentally drowned in the UK in 2025 – don’t become a statistic.
❄️ Jumping into open water can be fatal – cold water shock kills and hidden hazards lie beneath the surface.
👥 Encouraging friends to go into the water could have devastating consequences.

🛟 Know what to do in an emergency:
If YOU get into trouble:
➡️ Float to Live – lean back, spread your arms and legs, and control your breathing.
If SOMEONE ELSE is in trouble:
➡️ Phone, Float, Throw

📞 Call 999 (Fire & Rescue inland / Coastguard at the coast)
🧘 Tell them to stay calm and float on their back
🛟 Throw something that floats to help until help arrives

💙 Help keep Greater Manchester safe this summer
Talk to young people about the dangers of open water and look out for each other.

⚠️ Measles Is NOT Just a Childhood Illness – It’s Serious ⚠️Measles is often mistaken as a mild disease, but the reality...
22/06/2026

⚠️ Measles Is NOT Just a Childhood Illness – It’s Serious ⚠️

Measles is often mistaken as a mild disease, but the reality is very different. It is highly contagious and can spread rapidly through communities, especially where vaccination rates are low.

🔴 Why measles is so dangerous:
It spreads through coughing and sneezing and can linger in the air for hours
9 out of 10 unvaccinated people exposed will become infected
It can lead to severe complications such as pneumonia, brain swelling (encephalitis), hearing loss, and even death
Young children, pregnant women, and those with weakened immune systems are most at risk

🛡️ The good news:
Measles is preventable. The MMR vaccine (measles, mumps, rubella) is safe, effective, and provides strong protection.

💙 Protect yourself and others:
Make sure you and your children are up to date with vaccinations
Be aware of symptoms: high fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, followed by a rash
Stay home and seek medical advice if you suspect infection

📞 Not sure if you’re up to date?
Contact our practice to check your vaccination status or to get booked in — we’re here to help keep you and your family protected.
This isn’t just about individual health — it’s about protecting our communities, especially those who are most vulnerable.

👉 Let’s stay informed, stay protected, and take measles seriously.

12/06/2026

Learning Disability Health & Wellbeing Drop-In Event

📅 Wednesday 17th June
🕤 9:30am – 3:30pm

We warmly invite all our Learning Disability patients and their carers to join us for a special health and wellbeing drop-in event.

⭐ No appointment needed! ⭐

You can drop in at any time during the day to have your Annual Health Review completed by our Doctor and Nurse, without needing to book an appointment.
There will also be a range of information, advice, and fun activities available, including:
• Healthy eating advice and education from our Dietitian
• Arts and crafts activities with our Health & Wellbeing Coach
• Support and advice from our Social Prescriber
• A fun Chair Dancing Taster Session with Your Trust
• Information and support from the Carers Hub
• Mental health and wellbeing support
• Community activities, growing projects, and local support services
Come along to meet the team, learn about the support available to you, and enjoy a friendly and welcoming day.
We look forward to seeing you there!

☕ Rochdale Awareness Café – Join Us This July!We’re excited to share the upcoming Rochdale Awareness Café event 💬This is...
11/06/2026

☕ Rochdale Awareness Café – Join Us This July!
We’re excited to share the upcoming Rochdale Awareness Café event 💬
This is a friendly, relaxed space where you can:

✅ Learn more about local health and support services
✅ Raise awareness around important topics
✅ Meet others in your community
✅ Enjoy a chat over tea and coffee

📅 Tuesday 7th July - Thursday 9th July 2026
📍 Rochdale
⏰ 9:30am- 2:30pm
Everyone is welcome—whether you’re looking for information, support, or simply a chance to connect.
👉 Come along and be part of the conversation
We look forward to seeing you there!

🏥 May Bank Holiday Closure NoticePlease note the practice will be closed on Monday 25th May for the Spring Bank Holiday....
22/05/2026

🏥 May Bank Holiday Closure Notice

Please note the practice will be closed on Monday 25th May for the Spring Bank Holiday.

We will reopen on the next working day at 8:00am.

💡 Need medical help while we’re closed?

Visit 111.nhs.uk or call 111 for urgent medical advice
In a medical emergency, please call 999

Thank you for your understanding and we hope you have a safe bank holiday.

🌸 New NHS Online Self‑Assessment Tool 🌸The NHS has launched a new online self-assessment tool for women who experience a...
15/05/2026

🌸 New NHS Online Self‑Assessment Tool 🌸
The NHS has launched a new online self-assessment tool for women who experience a bleed or spotting they’ve been through the menopause and who are not on HRT.
📍 It's for women in Bury, Salford, Oldham, Heywood, Middleton, and Rochdale.
⚠️ Any bleeding from your va**na after the menopause (when your periods have been stopped for 12 months or more) should be checked out to rule out possible womb cancer.
💻 You can now do this without booking an appointment with a GP.
✅ Simply answer a few questions on the online self-assessment tool to request a hospital check.

🔗 bit.ly/NHSPMBTool

💙 Thank You to Our Practice Nurses 💙Today, we want to say a heartfelt thank you to our amazing Practice Staff Nurses.You...
12/05/2026

💙 Thank You to Our Practice Nurses 💙
Today, we want to say a heartfelt thank you to our amazing Practice Staff Nurses.
Your dedication, professionalism, and compassion make a difference to patients every single day. From long‑term condition care and health promotion to clinics, vaccinations, and supportive conversations — your work is at the heart of our practice and our community.
We truly appreciate the skill, resilience, and kindness you show, often behind the scenes, always putting patients first.
💐 We would also like to say thank you to nurses everywhere — for your commitment, care, and the vital role you play across the NHS and beyond. Your work truly changes lives.





💚 Mental Health Awareness Week | 11–17 May 💚This week, we join the NHS in recognising that mental health is just as impo...
11/05/2026

💚 Mental Health Awareness Week | 11–17 May 💚
This week, we join the NHS in recognising that mental health is just as important as physical health.
Mental Health Awareness Week is a chance to:
✅ Talk openly about mental wellbeing
✅ Check in with friends, family, and colleagues
✅ Reduce stigma
✅ Remind ourselves that support is always available
If you or someone you know is struggling, help is there — you don’t have to face things alone.
📞 Support is available:

Urgent mental health support: Call NHS 111 (24/7) to be directed to your local NHS mental health crisis line
Samaritans: 116 123 (free, 24/7) – for anyone feeling overwhelmed or in distress
Emergency support: Call 999 or go to A&E if you or someone else is in immediate danger

Reaching out is a sign of strength. Let’s continue to look after each other and be kind to our minds. 💚




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The Strand, Kirkholt
Rochdale
OL112JG

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 6:30pm
Thursday 8am - 6:30pm
Friday 8am - 6:30pm

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