A big town's quick route to private bloods.
Middleton is one of the larger towns around Oldham, sitting to the west with the M60 close by, and for a private blood test it is a straightforward drive along Middleton Road. Rather than waiting for a GP appointment just to request bloods, you can self-refer at Oldham Clinic and choose exactly the tests you want, from a single thyroid or cholesterol check to a full health screen. Your sample is taken the same day at Westwood Pharmacy on Featherstall Road North, couriered to a UKAS-accredited lab that evening, and reviewed by pharmacist Nazma Bibi before your annotated results arrive within 24 to 48 hours. Free patient parking makes the trip in from Middleton simple.
Private blood tests a short drive from Middleton
Middleton sits west of Oldham with the M60 on its doorstep, and Oldham Clinic is a straightforward run east along Middleton Road. You can self-refer for the bloods you want, from a single thyroid or vitamin D test to a full general-health screen, without waiting for a GP appointment to request them. Samples are drawn the same day on Featherstall Road North, processed by a UKAS-accredited laboratory overnight, and your annotated results are back within 24 to 48 hours.
Built for a large, busy town
As one of the biggest towns in the area, Middleton generates plenty of demand for quick, local testing, from the streets around Middleton Gardens and the Arena out to the estates near the motorway. We see commuters slotting a check around the M60 run, families booking baseline bloods before a clinician-led weight loss programme, and people investigating fatigue with a combined thyroid, iron, B12 and vitamin D panel. Being a short drive east means it is far quicker than heading into central Manchester.
Proper clinical testing, clearly explained
Choose a single marker, an organ panel or a comprehensive screen, and a pharmacist can help you scope the right one in a free ten-minute consultation. Every sample follows the same UKAS chain of custody the NHS uses, and Nazma Bibi reviews each report, flagging anything outside the reference range and explaining what it means in plain English. Where GP follow-up is sensible, we provide a summary letter for you to take along.
Getting here from Middleton
We are at 69-71 Featherstall Road North, Oldham OL9 6QB, around four miles from Middleton along the A669 and Grimshaw Lane. Free patient parking is on-site, and the Metrolink at Chadderton or Oldham offers a tram option for the last stretch. The sample takes only a few minutes, so it is an easy errand from anywhere in the town.
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 Middleton patients.
Middleton, private bloods along the A669.
Self-refer for private bloods a short drive from Middleton. Same-day sampling on Featherstall Road North, UKAS labs, results in 24 to 48 hours, and free parking on-site.