10 Back Ellenroad Engine House The world’s largest working steam mill engines, Victoria and Alexandra are caged in the engine house of a former spinning mill. The mill itself, dating to 1890 and rebuilt in 1916, was pulled down in 1982, but the engine house and its boiler chimney were saved. Victoria and Alexandra were installed in 1917 and together form a twin tandem compound steam engine capable of 3000 hp and so believed to be the most powerful in existence. Also in working order are Ellenroad’s mill pilot generator engine and sprinkler pump, as well as two more engines sourced from other factories, and the remnants of a third currently being restored. Victoria and Alexandra are woken from their sleep during Steaming Days on the first Sunday of the month. There are non-steaming days weekly on Tuesdays, Sundays (outside the first Sunday) and the first Saturday of the month, when the engine house is open and you can take a look around. Previous Next

c68404f1-d2de-45f9-818f-40455060ebca < Back National Diabetes Prevention Programme Telephone number: 13 December 2023 at 11:57:46 Share The Healthier You: NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme (NHS DPP) identifies those at diabetes high risk and refers them onto a behaviour change programme. Email Link if available: https://www.england.nhs.uk/diabetes/diabetes-prevention/

5d5b285d-c68b-44b1-8a71-dec92e3b59f2 < Back GP Assistant As part of the wider team in general practice, General Practice Assistants provide a support role, carrying out administrative tasks, combined in some areas with basic clinical duties. They focus on supporting General Practitioners in their day-to-day management of patients, specifically aimed at reducing the administrative burden, making the best use of consultation time and supporting those particularly vulnerable to isolation who are regular attenders at the practice. Development of the role depends on a range of factors – patient needs, existing skills mix, culture and having the staff, time and financial resources to invest in work-based learning, mentorship and supervision. www.hee.nhs.uk General Practice Assistants They can help to free up GPs time and contribute to the smooth running of appointments, improving patients experience in the surgery. The GP Assistant role (sometimes known as Medical Assistants) was initially developed in the United States, to safely deliver a combination of routine administrative tasks and some basic clinical duties in the general practice setting. Previous Next

dc7c5b7d-1a8f-4e92-9b13-e5a74f608040 < Back Castleton Health Centre Elizabeth Street, Rochdale OL11 3HY, UK 01706 658905 Visit website Primary Care Network: Canalside

Runner Up < Back Pennine Surgery Reception Team Excellence in Reception Award Runner Up "I have worked across many surgeries and I have to say that the team at Pennine always go above and beyond. They never react to even the harshest of interactions when patients are unwell frustrated and angry and remain ever professional. They aim to help out where they can and often are able to sort out problems at source which are more social or administrative despite the patients' insistence on speaking the doctors about them. They guide and comfort and also have amazing clinical acumen for non clinicians - able to point out a regular patient who may look unwell , even in the local supermarket! and get them booked in. They help those who are frail and elderly to navigate a difficult system of bookings referrals results etc and they always look after us clinicians - they protect us so we can look after the unwell and take a lot of the brunt of the frustration themselves as well as keeping me fed and watered. I am super proud of our amazing reception team at Pennine. Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link

Safeguarding means protecting a citizen's health, wellbeing and human rights; enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. It is an integral part of providing high-quality health care. Safeguarding Safeguarding means protecting a citizen's health, wellbeing and human rights; enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. It is an integral part of providing high-quality health care . Rochdale Health Alliance believes that it is always unacceptable for children and adults to experience abuse of any kind and recognises its responsibility to safeguard the welfare of all children and adults, by a commitment to a practice which protects them. The aim of this policy is to ensure that Rochdale Health Alliance safeguard the welfare of children and adults by: Providing a safe environment for children and adults Indicating that abuse will be taken seriously and acted upon Identifying children or adults who are suffering or are likely to suffer significant harm Stopping abuse and neglect wherever possible Ensuring that the safety and best interests of a child or adult always comes first Clearly outlining risk factors associated with abuse, enabling individuals to identify where abuse is happening Minimising the risk of unsuitable people working with children or vulnerable adults Raising awareness about what abuse is, how to stay safe and how to raise a concern about the welfare, safety or wellbeing of a child or adult. Promoting safe practice and challenging poor and unsafe practice Working in partnership with statutory agencies, following local procedures to safeguard vulnerable adults and children. Providing a clear framework for action wherever abuse is suspected, setting out how an investigation should be undertaken and the responsibilities of key individuals involved Click here to read the full document

88874fec-46f6-43a0-b14d-5f903d0cd3c0 < Back Exercise prescription for the prevention and treatment of disease Future Learn Ongoing https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/exercise-prescription Discover how physical exercise can help patients, including those with cardiovascular disease, mental health problems and cancer. Discover why exercise is important in treating and preventing diseases Over recent years, the full health benefits of exercise have become well established. Perceptions within the healthcare sector of exercise and its prescription as a treatment have also changed dramatically.On this course from Trinity College Dublin, you’ll explore the evolution of exercise prescription. You’ll learn about the role of exercise in the treatment of a variety of clinical populations including those with cardiovascular disease, paediatric conditions and cancer. You’ll also consider the connection between exercise and mental health improvements.

Runner Up < Back Dr Sarah Waqar Clinical Excellence Award Runner Up Goes above and beyond and is the most caring doctor I know I always get such positive feedback from patients about Sarah, they love her! Not only is she an excellent communicator with them but she is also an excellent clinician and is able to apply her knowledge to ensure patients are treated safely and very well. She is always striving to learn more and do more to improve patient care. Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link

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Runner Up < Back Michelle Gwynne Makes My Day Award Runner Up Michelle is an absolute joy to work with. I always have a more positive day when she is working in our team. She is always smiling, checking in on others, and provides thoughtful little gestures of kindness and well being for other members of staff... from offering to make brews to leaving messages on sticky notes for you to walk in to in the morning. Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link

Runner Up < Back Samara Matthews Office MasterChef Award Runner Up Samara makes the office cakes on a regular occasion we enjoy her baking!! Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link

What are placements? Primary Care Academy find suitable placement opportunities for students who want to gain experience in or are seeking a career in primary and community care. Placements form a valuable part of their learning experience. It enables students to gain real-life skills and knowledge that will support their course objectives and career development. Placements vary in length depending on individual course requirements. HMRPCA works in partnership with Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) across the region and Greater Manchester Training Hub to support student placements across a range of courses. As well as looking at innovative ways to promote primary care as a career destination What are place-based tariffs/placement tariffs? Some student placements that are hosted by a GP Practice, or other community-based organisation, comes with a placement tariff. The hosting organisation is known as the placement provider. The tariff is a payment of money that is paid to the placement provider. It is set by NHSE to acknowledge the staff time taken to supervise and train the student. Currently this can take over 12 months to be paid to placement providers. Become a learning environment? HMRPCA would like to encourage all GP Practices and social care homes in Heywood, Middleton & Rochdale to consider offering a student placement. We feel the local areas offer excellent examples of primary and community care provision. Offering a placement encourages students to remain in the county after graduation. This in turn supports local workforce planning.    If you are interested in becoming a placement provider, please: Email us here A member of the HMRPCA Team will get in contact with you regarding the next steps. 1 Become a Practice Supervisor and Practice Assessor? HMRPCA would like to encourage all GP Practices in Heywood, Middleton & Rochdale to consider offering a student placement. We feel the local areas offer excellent examples of primary and community care provision. Offering a placement encourages students to remain in the county after graduation. This in turn supports local workforce planning. If you are interested in becoming a placement provider, please: Email us here A member of the HMRPCA Team will get in contact with you regarding the next steps. 3 Become a GP trainer If you are a GP and interested in becoming a trainer please visit the: 3-Step GP Trainer Journey | Health Education North West 2 Become a NMC Practice Supervisor and Practice Assessor In 2018 the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) introduced new Standards for Student Supervision & Assessment (SSSA) which includes the requirement that all NMC registrants should be ‘suitably prepared to undertake the role of student supervision and assessment as part of the nursing role.  Nursing and Midwifery Council 4 Become a wider workforce supervisor If you are a GP or working at Advanced practitioner level, you can attend the Wider Workforce Supervisor course to be able to supervise the wider workforce in primary care. This is currently run Via GM training hub Wider Workforce Clinical Supervisor’s Course and Foundation Doctor’s Supervision – Greater Manchester Training Hub These are the current student placement opportunities: Occupational Therapy  Physiotherapy  Counselling  Nurses  Paramedics  Physician Associates Some T level placements Let's Work Together HMRPCA works in partnership with our local Partners including Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)  and Greater Manchester Training Hub across the region to support student placements across a range of courses.