Our GP Practices

Following a Procurement exercise by NHS Greater Manchester last year we are thrilled to announce that Rochdale Health Alliance has been successfully awarded the contracts to manage Dr Ghafoor’s Practice in Rochdale and the SMC Great Lever Practice in Bolton.

We are excited to have both Practices as part of our healthcare family and look forward to providing the patients of the practices with exceptional care and service. Our team is dedicated to ensuring a smooth transition and maintaining the high standards that the patients have come to expect.

What can Patients expect?

Patients will continue to receive care from the same dedicated healthcare professionals they trust.
GP services will continue as usual, and patients do not need to take any action.
Patients will still be registered at the practice.
Appointments and prescriptions will continue as normal, if you have upcoming appointments or repeat prescriptions, these will not be affected.

GhafoorFamilyPractice

The Ghafoor Family Practice Patient's

Maclure Road, Rochdale OL11 1DN

01706 397666

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Dear Patient

Changes to the Practice – 1st April 2025

We hope this letter finds you well. We are writing to inform you of an important update regarding your GP Practice. As of 1st April 2025, following a NHS Greater Manchester Procurement exercise, Rochdale Health Alliance will be taking over the management and operations of Dr Ghafoor’s Practice.

Who are we?

Rochdale Health Alliance (RHA) was established in 2016. Our Board is made up of practicing GP Partners, who have between them over 100 years of experience working as GPs, and a Non-Executive Director who is also the Chair of RHA. The Directors, supported by an experienced team provide guidance and insight into the challenges and opportunities in General Practice and help us to shape services to ensure that they meet the needs of patients.

RHA is excited to have you as part of our healthcare family and look forward to providing you with
exceptional care and service. Our team is dedicated to ensuring a smooth transition and
maintaining the high standards you have come to expect.

What Can You Expect:

You will continue to receive care from the same dedicated healthcare professionals you trust. Dr Ghafoor will still be the senior GP at the Practice and will continue to be supported by Saba the Practice Manager and the existing nursing, administration, and reception team.
Your GP services will continue as usual, and you do not need to take any action.
You will still be registered at the practice.
Appointments and prescriptions will continue as normal. If you have upcoming appointments or repeat prescriptions, these will not be affected.
From 1st April 2025, the Practice name will change to The Ghafoor Family Practice. We know how much Dr Ghafoor (and the team) mean to patients and we wanted to ensure that the Practice retained clear links with Dr Ghafoor. We discussed this when we met with the Practices Patient Participation Group and the suggestion was well received.
Starting 1st April, we will also update the website and Facebook page to keep you informed of any updates. We will send you a text when these are live.

We are excited to work with the wonderful team of receptionists, nurses, and GPs at the Practice.

If you have any questions or concerns during this transition. Please feel free to contact nwch.communications.rha@nhs.net or telephone 01706 587775.

If you would like to join the Patient Participation Group (PPG), please let the reception team know.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this period of change. Please be assured that our commitment to your health and well-being remains our top priority, and we look forward to serving you with the same dedication and care.

Thank you for your continued trust in the Practice.

Warm regards,

Amanda Clegg
Head of Operations – Rochdale Health Alliance

BoltonFamilyPractice

Bolton Family Practice Patient's

Ashburner Street, Bolton, BL1 1SQ

01204 462 660

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Dear Patient

Changes to the Practice – 1st April 2025

I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to inform you of an important update regarding your GP Practice. As of 1st April 2025, following an NHS Greater Manchester Procurement exercise, Rochdale Health Alliance will be taking over the management and operations of the SMC Great Lever / Lever Chambers Practice.

Who are we?

Rochdale Health Alliance (RHA) was established in 2016. Our Board is made up of practicing GP Partners, who have between them over 100 years of experience working as GPs, and a Non-Executive Director who is also the Chair of RHA. The Directors, supported by an experienced team provide guidance and insight into the challenges and opportunities in General Practice and help us to shape the services to ensure that they meet the needs of patients.

RHA is excited to have you as part of our healthcare family and look forward to providing you with exceptional care and service. Our team is dedicated to ensuring a smooth transition and maintaining the high standards you have come to expect.

What Can You Expect:

You will continue to receive care from the same dedicated healthcare professionals you trust and there will not be any immediate changes that will affect your care or treatment.
You do not need to take any action, and you will still be registered at the practice.
Appointments and prescriptions will continue as normal. If you have upcoming appointments or repeat prescriptions, these will not be affected.
From 1st April 2025, the Practice name will change to the Bolton Family Practice.
As part of the national programme to upgrade and improve GP Practice telephony, April also coincides with the introduction of a new telephone system at the Practice. We are still awaiting a date for the change, but please be assured we will keep you all informed.
The new system has lots of benefits to how you can reach us, including a call-back service.
Starting 1st April, we will also launch a new website and Facebook page to keep you informed of any updates. We will send you a text when these are live.

As your new Practice Manager, I am excited to work with the wonderful team of receptionists, nurses, and GPs here in Bolton. I am available to answer any questions or concerns you may have during this transition. Please feel free to contact me at juliedowling@nhs.net

If you would like to join our NEW Patient Participation Group (PPG), please let the reception team know.

I appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this period of change. Please be assured that our commitment to your health and well-being remains our top priority, and we look forward to serving you with the same dedication and care.