8 Back Greenbooth Reservoir There are spellbinding walks to be had at this string of four moorland water reservoirs to the north-west of Rochdale. The three upper reservoirs to the north were completed in 1846 in the steep valley above the village of Greenbooth. But as Rochdale grew in the post-war years another reservoir was needed, and so the village was wiped from the map. The lower reservoir was opened in 1965, and on the side of the dam is a plaque in memory of the village. There’s a choice of walking loops on this natural ledge overlooking Greater Manchester, letting you explore the landscape for anything from 30 minutes to several hours. In this rugged Pennine setting you’ll be in the company of flocks of sheep, and will have views to savour to the south, and across to Yorkshire in the east. Previous Next

Primary Care Network Team < Back Danielle Primary Care Network Team Care Co-Ordinator

Runner Up < Back Alexandra Shiel Amazing Addition Award Runner Up Alex has joined the practice as a new nurse having never worked in general practice before. Her transaction to primary care has been extremely smooth due Alex's enthusiasm and can do attitude. Alex is already our cancer and palliative care clinical lead and the feedback from patients and family has been outstanding! Alex has been driven mad by the smear taking training but has been so pro-active in trying to accomplish this. Alex really is a breath of fresh air, who is loved by her team and patients. Although don't ask her any directions anywhere! Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link

57d67468-e6f4-4a19-a5c0-ed4c49d81943 < Back Manchester Metropolitan FREE University Modules Manchester Metropolitan University Ongoing https://www.mmu.ac.uk/about-us/faculties/health-and-education/cpd/browse-courses/ Principles GPN (Foundation Course) Professional Context GPN Contraception, Reproduction & Sexual Health (CRASH)

8c33c55d-bd44-4a52-9b4c-867d7a385e1d < Back Clinical Pharmacist Working alongside GPs to meet patients' needs. Clinical pharmacists work in primary care as part of a multidisciplinary team in a patient-facing role to clinically assess and treat patients using expert knowledge of medicines for specific disease areas. They will be prescribers, or if not, can complete an independent prescribing qualification following completion of the 18-month Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education (CPPE) pathway. They work with and alongside the general practice team, taking responsibility for patients with chronic diseases and undertaking clinical medication reviews to proactively manage people with complex polypharmacy, especially for the elderly, people in care homes and those with multiple comorbidities. www.healthcareers.nhs.uk Pharmacist Pay and benefits If you work in the NHS, for example in a hospital or a GP practice, you’ll usually start on band 6 of the Agenda for Change pay scale. As your NHS career progresses, you could reach band 9 as a chief pharmacist.  You’ll also get at least 27 days of annual leave plus bank holidays which increases after five years of service, as well as the NHS pension scheme. If you’re working in a sector such as a community pharmacy, pay and benefits may differ but are typically in line with the NHS agenda for change pay rates. You may even choose to own and run your own community pharmacy. Previous Next

07e91a55-b6be-4880-b234-2b65478ab0ca < Back Care Coordinator Working alongside GPs to meet patients' healthcare needs. Care Coordinators play an important role within a PCN to proactively identify and work with people, including the frail/elderly and those with long-term conditions, to provide coordination and navigation of care and support across health and care services. Care Coordinators could potentially provide extra time, capacity, and expertise to support patients in preparing for or in following-up clinical conversations they have with primary care professionals. They will work closely with the GPs and other primary care professionals within the PCN to identify and manage a caseload of identified patients, making sure that appropriate support is made available to them and their carers, and ensuring that their changing needs are addressed. This is achieved by bringing together all the information about a person’s identified care and support needs and exploring options to meet these within single personalised care and support plan, based on what matters to the person. www.e-lfh.org.uk Person-Centred Approaches - elearning for healthcare Previous Next

Primary Care Network Team < Back Poppy Primary Care Network Team SPLW

Non-Clinical Excellence Award < Back Darren Preston Non-Clinical Excellence Award Winner Darren is the Middleton PCN Paediatric SPLW he has been in post just over 1 year now and in that year he has broken barriers down within the Teenage Mental health he goes above and beyond for every child he comes into contact with he is now based at a local high school weekly and a local college weekly were he runs a clinic for the students everyone who meets Darren will remember him he knows what the children of the community need and i think he should be recognised for this and the work he continues to do daily Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link

13 Back St Edmund’s Church Now redundant as a place of worship, St Edmund’s Church is Grade I listed and an astounding piece of Victorian religious architecture, blending neo-Gothic with Masonic symbolism. It was commissioned by the industrialist and freemason Albert Hudson Royds and was designed, built and decorated to exceptionally high standards. The degree of Masonic symbolism at St Edmund’s is unheard of in UK churches, and is inescapable in fittings like the hammer-beam roof (embellished with lilies, water-lilies and pomegranates), the lectern, weathervane and in the stained glass windows. The Royds Chapel is a high point, featuring a window evoking Nehemiah and Ezra, and depicting the Masonic outer guard, the Tyler, holding the Tyler’s sword. You can also make out an image of Solomon’s Temple, and eagle-eyed observers will see Hudson Royd’s likeness in one of the master masons here. Previous Next

4402c181-f324-4a68-a198-cc630b73d2c3 < Back Podiatrist Working alongside GPs to meet patients' healthcare needs. Podiatrists are healthcare professionals who have been trained to diagnose and treat foot and lower limb conditions. Podiatrists provide assessment, evaluation and foot care for a wide range of patients, which range from low risk to long-term acute conditions. Many patients fall into high-risk categories such as those with diabetes, rheumatism, cerebral palsy, peripheral arterial disease and peripheral nerve damage. www.healthcareers.nhs.uk Podiatrist Entry requirements The most popular way into podiatry is through an approved degree course or a Masters degree in podiatry. It usually takes two to three years full time and over four years part-time. Once you’ve successfully completed your degree you’ll need to register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) before you can start practising. The other option is to apply for a degree apprenticeship. Entry requirements for an undergraduate course are typically: five GCSEs (grades A-C), including language, maths and science. Previous Next

394f9d95-7c9b-4803-935e-c6b7d262c199 < Back Dementia: Understanding and managing challenging behaviour Future Learn Ongoing https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/dementia This free online course will help you learn more about managing challenging behaviour in people with dementia. If you are a carer looking after a family member with dementia in your own home or a professional working with people with dementia, this free online course will help you better understand the person and develop the skills needed to manage their challenging behaviour. Understand and manage challenging behaviour The symptoms of dementia vary (depending on the cause and the individual), but often include memory loss, mood changes, communication and motivation problems, a reduced ability to plan and problems with controlling their own behaviour.

541d0b79-d32d-4977-8d9a-1dddeab781d7 < Back Kirkholt Medical Practice The Strand, Rochdale OL11 2JG, UK 01706 664130 Visit website Primary Care Network: Canalside