About this practice

Oak Gables Medical Practice is an NHS GP surgery located at Shaw Crompton Medical Centre, Westway, Oldham, Lancashire, OL2 8BF. The practice serves 9,073 registered patients.

The practice holds a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), meeting expected standards across all areas, based on its most recent inspection on 30 November 2022. CQC rated the practice as: Safe (Requires Improvement), Effective (Good), Caring (Good), Responsive (Good), Well-led (Good). In the 2025 GP Patient Survey, 77% of respondents described their overall experience as good — broadly in line with the national average, which is broadly in line with the national average.

In December 2025, the practice delivered 4,675 appointments. The vast majority (93%) were face-to-face consultations, with 3% by telephone.

In terms of clinical outcomes, the practice has mixed results across key Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) indicators. Notable results include: Dementia: care plan reviewed in preceding 12 months (96%), Smoking: smokers offered support and treatment (97%), Immunisation: babies vaccinated by 8 months (95%). Areas for monitoring include Asthma: review in the preceding 12 months at 64% and Cervical screening: women aged 25–49 screened at 68%.

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