Semi-rural home, same-day bloods.
Tucked between Lees and Grotton on the semi-rural eastern side of Oldham, Springhead is close enough that a private blood test need not mean a long journey. A short drive along the A669 or A62 brings you into Oldham and on to Westwood Pharmacy on Featherstall Road North, where you can self-refer for the tests you want instead of waiting for a GP appointment to ask. Samples are taken the same day, processed by a UKAS-accredited lab overnight, and reviewed by pharmacist Nazma Bibi before your annotated results arrive within 24 to 48 hours. Free patient parking makes the trip in from Springhead simple.
Private blood tests a short drive from Springhead
Springhead sits on the semi-rural eastern edge of Oldham, between Lees and Grotton, yet Oldham Clinic is only a short drive away down the A669 or A62. You can self-refer for the bloods you want, from a single thyroid or vitamin D check to a full general-health screen, without waiting weeks for a GP appointment just to request them. Samples are drawn the same day on Featherstall Road North, couriered to a UKAS-accredited laboratory that evening, and your annotated results arrive within 24 to 48 hours.
Testing that suits a village pace
Life in Springhead runs at a quieter, semi-rural pace, and residents value being able to sort a blood test locally rather than travelling into Manchester. We see over-40 cholesterol and HbA1c checks, hormone panels, thyroid investigations and baseline bloods before a clinician-led weight loss programme. With paediatric phlebotomy and a fingerprick option available too, it works for the whole family, not just the adults.
Clear results, not just numbers
Choose a single marker, an organ panel or a comprehensive screen, with a free ten-minute consultation on hand if you want help picking the right one. 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 in plain English whether it warrants a GP conversation. If it does, you leave with a summary letter to take to your appointment.
Getting here from Springhead
We are at 69-71 Featherstall Road North, Oldham OL9 6QB, roughly nine minutes from Springhead via Lees and the A669. Free patient parking is on-site, and the Westwood Metrolink stop is a short walk if you prefer to park in town. The sample itself takes only a few minutes, so it is an easy errand down from the hillside.
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 Springhead patients.
Springhead, sort your bloods without the trek.
Self-refer for private bloods a short drive from Springhead. Same-day sampling on Featherstall Road North, UKAS labs, results in 24 to 48 hours, and free parking on-site.