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If you have symptoms of Covid-19 Do not go to a GP surgery, community pharmacy or hospital. Call 111, stay indoors and avoid close contact with other people 

Further information is available on nhs.uk.

Like the common cold, coronavirus infection usually occurs through close contact with a person with novel coronavirus via cough and sneezes or hand contact. A person can also be infected by touching contaminated surfaces if they do not wash their hands.

Everyone is being reminded to follow Public Health England advice to:

  • Always carry tissues with you and use them to catch your cough or sneeze. Then bin the tissue, and wash your hands, or use a sanitiser gel.
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after using public transport. Use a sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
  • Avoid close contact with people who are unwell.

 

You can find the latest information and advice from Public Health England at Further information is available on nhs.uk

   

Patient Participation Group - (Currently on hold due to the Covid-19 virus)  

The surgery will be closed for staff training 1 - 6:30 pm on the 2nd Thursday of every month.   When you ring the surgery the answer phone will provide you with the contact number for Bardoc, the Urgent Out of Hours Service. 

What should I do if I fall ill when I’m away from home?

If you are ill while away from home or if you are not registered with a doctor but need to see one you can ask to be registered as a temporary patient at a nearby GP practice for up to three months. This process allows you to make use of a local practice but still remain a patient of your permanent GP practice at home. However, after three months, if you still wish to access this practice you will be required to permanently register.

If you wish to register with us as a temporary patient simply contact the practice directly.

 

Pennines Primary Care Network


General practice is here for you for longer as routine appointments become available on evenings and weekends


Our practice is working together with Rochdale Health Alliance to offer patients evening and weekend appointments. 

From 1 October the Pennines Primary Care Network, groups of General Practices working together to deliver key health and care services, will be increasing access to pre-bookable, routine appointments at evenings and weekends.

Enhanced access appointments may include services like cervical screening, childhood vaccination clinics and health checks.  People will be able to see a member of the general practice team, a GP, nurse or other health professional.

The appointments offered via enhanced access will be held at Littleborough Health Centre, Featherstall Rd, Littleborough OL15 8HF and may be with a different clinician than usual.  This clinician will have access to your health records and will be able to treat you in the same way as we would.

You can access these appointments via our reception team.

In need of an appointment, outside of GP opening hours? 

We now have GP Enhanced Access

Appointments are available at the following times:

- 6.30pm - 8pm weekdays
- 9am - 5pm Saturdays and bank holidays

For appointments please phone the surgery on 01706 646 234. Appointments are currently at:

  • Pennine Surgery, Littleborough Health Centre, Featherstall Road, Littleborough, OL15 8HF

All CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 12

PAEDIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONERS APPOINTMENTS

Parents/Carers are now able to get an appointment with the Paediatric Nurse Practitioner Clinics, via the Surgery, if the child/young person meets the referral criteria. ok a same day clinic appointment (subject to availability).  

Children/Young People:

  • Exacerbation of Asthma
  • Coughs and colds
  • Sore throats
  • High Temperature
  • Ear ache
  • Rashes
  • Vomiting
  • Loose Stools
  • Abdominal Pain
  • Generally unwell

 

All routine general medical conditions including:

  • Sore throat
  • Rashes, Impetigo and other skin conditions
  • Allergies
  • Ear infections
  • Headaches, migraines and sinus problems
  • Urine infections
  • Mouth Ulcers
  • Viral infections
  • Fever
  • Conjunctivitis
  • Chest infections / coughs
  • Mild exacerbations of asthma
  • Sexual advice, including contraception
  • Diabetes problems
  • Lumps and bumps concerns
  • Mental health issues
  • Repeat prescriptions

 

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