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.

🩺 Do you know your blood pressure numbers?High blood pressure often has no symptoms, but it can increase your risk of he...
14/09/2026

🩺 Do you know your blood pressure numbers?

High blood pressure often has no symptoms, but it can increase your risk of heart disease and stroke.

Use the chart below to understand what your blood pressure reading means and when you should seek advice from your GP.

✅ Check your blood pressure regularly
✅ Maintain a healthy lifestyle
✅ Know when to seek medical help

If you're concerned about your blood pressure or would like support, please contact your GP practice.

📚✨ Supporting your child's learning starts at home! ✨📚Did you know that 90% of a child's brain growth happens within the...
17/08/2026

📚✨ Supporting your child's learning starts at home! ✨📚

Did you know that 90% of a child's brain growth happens within the first five years? Every conversation, story, song and everyday activity helps support your child's development.

Rochdale's Making it REAL Project supports preschool children and their families to develop speech, language, communication and early literacy skills through fun, everyday activities. The programme includes four home visits and two group celebration events, with activities tailored to your child's interests and strengths. Key themes include:
✅ Oral language
✅ Sharing songs and stories
✅ Mark making
✅ Environmental print

📱 Don't forget to download the Rochdale Family Hubs App, your one-stop resource for: • Expert parenting support
• Tailored local health service advice
• Notifications about local Family Hub activities
• Videos and news articles
• Family-friendly resources available in over 75 languages

Download the app or find out more here: 🔗 www.ourrochdale.org.uk/familyhubsapp

For more information about the Making it REAL programme, please speak to your child's nursery, school or local Family Hub.

🎗️ 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

Address

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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