Village-edge convenience, city-lab accuracy.
Lees has a village feel on the eastern edge of Oldham, where the streets start climbing towards the Pennines and Saddleworth. For a private blood test, it is a short, direct run down Lees Road into town, so you can skip the wait for a GP appointment just to request bloods. Self-refer for the tests you want, have your sample taken the same day at Westwood Pharmacy on Featherstall Road North, and let a UKAS-accredited lab do the analysis overnight. Pharmacist Nazma Bibi reviews and annotates every report before it reaches you within 24 to 48 hours, and free patient parking makes the drive down from Lees easy.
Private blood tests a short drive from Lees
Lees sits on the eastern edge of Oldham where the town gives way to the Pennine foothills, and Oldham Clinic is a quick run down Lees Road into the centre. You can self-refer for the bloods you want, from a single thyroid or cholesterol check to a full general-health screen, without a three-week wait for a GP slot to request them. Samples are drawn the same day on Featherstall Road North, sent to a UKAS-accredited laboratory that evening, and your annotated results arrive within 24 to 48 hours.
Care for a village on the moor's edge
With its village character and its role as a gateway to Saddleworth, Lees is home to walkers, families and commuters alike. That mix comes through in the tests we run: pre-hike or general fitness checks, over-40 cholesterol and HbA1c screens, hormone panels, and fatigue investigations combining iron, B12, thyroid and vitamin D. Being only a couple of miles from the door means residents can get answers without a long trek across Greater Manchester.
Lab-grade testing, pharmacist-reviewed
Choose a single marker, an organ panel or a comprehensive screen, and if you are unsure a pharmacist will help you scope it in a free ten-minute consultation. Every sample follows the same UKAS chain of custody the NHS relies on, and Nazma Bibi reviews each report herself, flagging anything outside the reference range and explaining what it means. Where a GP conversation is sensible, we provide a clear summary letter for you to take along.
Getting here from Lees
We are at 69-71 Featherstall Road North, Oldham OL9 6QB, roughly two miles from Lees along the A669. Free patient parking is on-site, and the Westwood Metrolink stop is a short walk if you prefer to park in the centre and take the tram. With the sample itself taking only minutes, it is an easy trip down off the hill.
What's included in your blood test appointment.
Phlebotomy, lab processing, pharmacist annotation, and a free GP follow-up letter if needed.
Nazma Bibi is the superintendent pharmacist at Westwood Pharmacy in Oldham (Oldham Clinic), registered with the GPhC (2059095).
Verify on the GPhC register (2059095) →Three steps from sample to results.
Sample, lab, results. 24 to 48 hours start to finish.
Rated Excellent by our Oldham patients.
Nazma is a brilliant pharmacist and is very empathetic and understanding.
Managed to fit us in last minute for travel vaccines. Brilliant service, very professional and knowledgeable.
The consultant we saw at Westwood pharmacy to discuss vaccinations for our trip to SE Asia was absolutely amazing. She was very knowledgeable, friendly & efficient.
Amazing customer service! Everyone here is so welcoming and humble. Special thanks to sister Nazma Bibi. I highly recommend every pilgrimage travellers (umrah/hajj) to get vaccinated in Westwood Pharmacy. 10/10
Very knowledgeable practitioner who administered our vaccines gave us some really good tips for our forthcoming travels.
I received my meningitis vaccine here, and the customer service was excellent. The process was hassle-free. I highly recommend them.
Common questions from Lees patients.
Lees, your blood test is just down the A669.
Self-refer for private bloods a short drive from Lees. Same-day sampling on Featherstall Road North, UKAS labs, results in 24 to 48 hours, and free parking on-site.