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3631eb82-3ce7-4a54-a6be-7aa6d64cf155 < Back Woodside Medical Centre Wood Street, Middleton, Manchester M24 5QL, UK 0161 643 9244 Visit website Primary Care Network: Middleton

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Runner Up < Back Karen Doolin Shining Star Award Runner Up "Karen Doolin is a beacon of excellence in our practice, embodying the very essence of what it means to be a shining star. Her remarkable contributions extend far beyond the confines of her role, leaving an indelible mark on both our team and the patients we serve. As a senior receptionist, Karen's impact goes beyond the traditional scope of her duties. She approaches each day with a genuine passion for providing exceptional service, going above and beyond to ensure that every patient interaction is nothing short of extraordinary. Whether answering phone calls, scheduling appointments, or greeting patients with a warm smile, Karen consistently demonstrates professionalism, empathy, and unwavering dedication. What truly sets Karen apart is her innate ability to connect with people on a personal level. She possesses a rare gift for making everyone feel valued and respected, regardless of the circumstances. Patients often commend her for her kindness, patience, and willingness to listen, which significantly enhances their overall experience with our practice. Karen's genuine care and compassion leave a lasting impression, fostering trust and loyalty among those we serve. In addition to her exemplary service to patients, Karen is also a vital member of our team, always willing to lend a helping hand and support her colleagues. Her positive attitude and willingness to tackle any challenge with enthusiasm inspire those around her to strive for excellence. Karen's collaborative spirit and strong work ethic contribute to the cohesive and harmonious environment within our practice, making her an invaluable asset to our team. In recognition of her outstanding contributions to our practice and patients, Karen Doolin is truly deserving of the Shining Star Award. Her unwavering commitment to excellence, genuine compassion for others, and positive impact on our practice make her a shining example of professionalism and dedication. We are privileged to have Karen as part of our team, and we wholeheartedly endorse her for this well-deserved honour." Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link

14d9f057-a219-4f2d-aa7a-a295997482c5 < Back Dietician Working alongside GPs to meet patients' healthcare needs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9w73JIucOHw Dietitians are healthcare professionals that diagnose and treat diet and nutritional problems, both at an individual patient and wider public health level. Working in a variety of settings with patients of all ages, dietitians support changes to food intake to address diabetes, food allergies, coeliac disease and metabolic diseases. Dietitians also translate public health and scientific research on food, health and disease into practical guidance to enable people to make appropriate lifestyle and food choices. www.healthcareers.nhs.uk Dietitian Entry requirements You must first successfully complete an approved degree in dietetics, usually at undergraduate level. Previous Next

HMR Primary Care Academy is supporting the implementation of the NHS strategic direction, the Five Year Forward View and the programmes that support it, particularly the GP workforce 10 point plan, which stresses the urgent need to recruit doctors and nurses into general practice, retain current staff and support returners. Our Future Aims HMR Primary Care Academy is supporting the implementation of the NHS strategic direction, the Five Year Forward View and the programmes that support it, particularly the GP workforce 10 point plan, which stresses the urgent need to recruit doctors and nurses into general practice, retain current staff and support returners. To help future proof General Practice in HMR by providing clinical and non-clinical staff with the necessary workforce skills, values and support tools, such as mentoring to improve the quality and continuity of safe primary care services in HMR. To promote HMR as the first-choice career location for GPs, Nurses and other health professionals planning their future and highlight the many benefits of living and working in the area with an emphasis on introducing roles emerging and apprenticeships available. To demonstrate that HMR values its primary care staff and their essential role in securing the sustainability of the NHS and acknowledges the need to nurture and support career development. To implement recruitment and retention initiatives to support GP Practices. To grow our own staff by working with local training providers, schools, colleges and universities. The Academy will support practices and system leaders to respond to the changing needs of local health and care systems and helps to avoid future vulnerability by understanding and planning for future change now. Research and development - To identify those members who would like to be involved in research and form links with universities /networks. We believe primary care is the heart of the NHS and key to sustainability and transformation. The Academy was formally launched on Thursday 13th September 2018 at Rochdale Football Club with representatives from key stakeholders across HMR invited.

Primary Care Academy Team < Back Dr Mary Cheshire Primary Care Academy Team Clinical Fellow I started my career in the NHS when I was 15 years old as a Medical Personal Assistant at The Royal Oldham Hospital. After working for a couple of years, I went back to study my A'Levels and then to The University of Leeds, eventually qualifying as a Solicitor with the Government Legal Service (GLS) working for the Department of Work and Pensions and The Department of Health. I enjoyed my role at the GLS however, I couldn't shake off my life-long ambition to become a doctor so I went back to University to study Medicine at Manchester Medical School. It was a fantastic experience! After graduating I went on to complete my training in local hospitals and General Practices (GP) while studying for the GP exams and also having a couple of kids in relatively quick succession! I am now a newly qualified GP doing two varied roles, for part of the week I am a regular (if there is such a thing) GP, seeing patients at the Dawes Family Practice in Rochdale. For the other part of the week, I am working in Medical Education with Primary Care Academy and also working with the Greater Manchester Training Hub to guide the GP Fellowship.

692472ae-8521-4a2f-876c-0c73e25f1bbf < Back Health and Wellbeing Coach Working alongside GPs to meet patients' healthcare needs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=godAfhj6lic Health and Wellbeing Coaches (HWBCs) will predominately use health coaching skills to support people with lower levels of patient activation to develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence to become active participants in their care so that they can reach their self-identified health and wellbeing goals. They may also provide access to self-management education, peer support and social prescribing. HWBCs will use a non-judgemental approach that supports the person to self-identify existing issues and encourages proactive prevention of new and existing illnesses. This approach is based on using strong communication and negotiation skills, supports personal choice and positive risk-taking, addresses potential consequences, and ensures people understand the accountability of their own decisions based on what matters to the person. They will work alongside people to coach and motivate them through multiple sessions, supporting them to self-identify their needs, set goals, and help them to implement their personalised health and care plan. https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/health-coaching-summary-guide-and-technical-annexes/ Previous Next

de7c8de9-3c64-42d2-be42-d0e48d9f6463 < Back Social Prescriber Working alongside GPs to meet patients' healthcare needs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QES76Tw1Fx8 Social prescribing enables all primary care staff and local agencies to refer people to a link worker. Link workers give people time and focus on what matters to the person as identified through shared decision-making or personalised care and support planning. They connect people to community groups and agencies for practical and emotional support. They work within multidisciplinary teams and collaborate with local partners to support community groups to be accessible and sustainable and help people start new groups. Social prescribing complements other approaches such as ‘active signposting’. Link workers typically support people on average over 6-12 contacts (including phone calls, meetings and home visits) with a typical caseload of 200-250 people per year, depending on the complexity of people’s needs and the maturity of the social prescribing scheme. Previous Next

The Ghafoor Family Practice < Back Locadia The Ghafoor Family Practice Practice Nurse

Home Confidentiality Confidentiality and Medical Records The practice complies with data protection and access to medical records legislation. Identifiable information about you will be shared with others in the following circumstances: To provide further medical treatment for you e.g. from district nurses and hospital services. To help you get other services e.g. from the social work department. This requires your consent. When we have a duty to others e.g. in child protection cases anonymised patient information will also be used at local and national level to help the Health Board and Government plan services e.g. for diabetic care. If you do not wish anonymous information about you to be used in such a way, please let us know. Reception and administration staff require access to your medical records in order to do their jobs. These members of staff are bound by the same rules of confidentiality as the medical staff. Freedom of Information Information about the General Practioners and the practice required for disclosure under this act can be made available to the public. All requests for such information should be made to the practice manager. Access to Records In accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 and Access to Health Records Act, patients may request to see their medical records. Such requests should be made through the practice manager. No information will be released without the patient consent unless we are legally obliged to do so. Updating Your Details Click on the link to update your details via a manual form: Update My Details

Primary Care Network Team < Back Orla Primary Care Network Team Clinical Pharmacist

HART Service Feedback Your privacy is our concern too - read our privacy policy here ‘We are proud of our Health Care Professionals and how the HART Service has made a difference to the accessibility of clinical access for the people of Heywood, Middleton & Rochdale . If you would like to make a comment regarding the service or express any ideas of how we can improve , we welcome your comments below.’ Friends & Family Survey HART Service Leave some feedback... Please type the location of seeing our nurses* Choose the date, when we helped you:* Please choose your gender:* Male Female Prefer not to say Other Age:* 16 or under 17 to 24 25 to 39 40 to 59 60 to 74 75 or over We would like you to think about your recent experiences of our service. How likely are you to recommend our service to friends and family if they needed similar care or treatment?* Extremely likely Likely Neither likely nor unlikely Unlikely Extremely unlikely Don't know Thinking about your response to the previous question, what is the main reason why you feel this way?* How did you reach your appointment today?* My own car Friend/Family member brought me Taxi Bus Pedal bike Walked Other This survey is anonymous, however please tick this box if you DO NOT wish your comments above to be made public: Submit