News

  • Important Announcement: Phone number changes
    We will have our new phone line switched on Monday 22nd May 12pm (noon). The 01254617101 will no longer function Our new phone number will be 01254 915823
  • MyGP App
    Need Help Using the MyGP App? “The easiest way to manage you and your loved ones’ wellbeing” For help and advice on how to register and use the MyGP App can be found on the following links below. Download the App for iPhone or Android phones at: https://www.mygp.com/user/ How does a patient register onto the app? […]
  • Patient Participation Group
    Would you like to be involved in regular discussions on how to improve care at Oakenhurst? Do you have ideas on how we can work better together? If so, please get in touch with the practice on 01254617101 and ask to enrol the Patient Participation Group. A member of the team will be in touch […]
  • Flu and Covid Vaccine Update
    OAKENHURST MEDICAL PRACTICE FLU CLINICS 2022 OVER 65 VACCINATION DATES ·      Wednesday 28th September at Mellor Village Hall between 09:30AM – 12:00PM ·      Saturday 1st October 2022 at Barbara Castle Way Health Centre – Third Floor between 09:00 – 12:00PM ·      Wednesday 5th October 2022 at Barbara Castle Way Health Centre – Third Floor between 15:30 – 17:30 UNDER 65 VACCINATION DATES ·      Wednesday 28th September at […]
  • Smoking Cessation
  • Phone queries
    Phone queries We are aware there is an ongoing issue with the GP practice phones and that patients are having difficulty getting through to the Practice. Please only call between 08.00am and 09.00am if you have an acute medical need in order to help those patients in most need get through to us. This issue […]
  • NHS App
    From your smartphone visit: www.mygp.io/app
  • Mental Wellbeing Workshops
  • Back pain
    For those who have been signposted due to back pain by the GP: please click on this link for further information on exercises and advice to manage your back pain. https://elht.nhs.uk/services/integrated-msk-pain-and-rheumatology-service
  • Lung Checks
  • Patient Accessibility
    IF YOU HAVE A DISABILITY, HEARING OR VISUAL LOSS AND NEED US TO COMMUNICATE WITH YOU IN A PARTICULAR WAY, PLEASE LET ANY OF THE TEAM KNOW.
  • Confidentiality Statement
  • Cervical Smear Update
    The practice has been looking at ways to facilitate smears for patients. We will be arranging these with our team at Barbara Castle Way Health Centre on weekends only. This is to improve access and reduce waiting times. Please be advised that all cervical smears will be booked for the Spoke Weekend clinic on level […]
  • Patient Survey results – Surgery Opening Times
    Please click on the link below to read the patient survey results on our Opening Times. -Patient-survey-on-Oakenhurst-Medical-Practice-Surgery-Opening-Times-2
  • Care Navigation
    Care Navigation is tried and tested mode of care that improves access to primary care services for patients and reduces GP pressures all in one.  It allows front line staff to provide patients with more information about local health and well being services, both within and outside of  primary care, in a safe and effective […]
  • Travel Vaccinations
    Travel vaccinations are provided at Oakenhurst Medical Practice as a courtesy to our own patients. A minimum of 3 months notice is needed to ensure we have an appointment for you and also so that we have the vaccines you need and time to complete the course. If you are travelling at short notice it […]
  • GP Extended Access – Spoke Appointments
    Did you know that there are GP appointments available on Saturday and Sunday mornings each week at Barbara Castle Way Health Centre.  These ‘spoke’ clinics are provided at the Family Practice on Level 2.  You can book these appointments through our surgery by phoning 01254 617101 – option 1. (they do not take direct bookings […]
  • Mellor Branch Surgery
    Our branch surgery at Mellor is now open.  Please call 01254 915823  to make appointments and order prescriptions. Surgery open times are :  Monday’s (14:00 – 17:00) and Friday’s (13:00-15:30). Various GP’s  will work at the branch surgery.  Please note no healthcare assistant / nurse appointments are held at Mellor.
  • Medicines for Minor Ailments
      Click on the link below for further information. Self Care Flyer