MBBS; MRCP (UK)

Dr Duru worked as a paediatrician at The Royal Oldham Hospital for 5 years and is a member of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health. He joined Egerton Medical Practice at Marjory Lees HC in 2003 as a salaried PCT GP. Egerton Medical Practice then merged with Hollybank Medical Practice in 2005 at Cannon St HC and was re-named Hollyedge Medical Practice.

Dr Duru gainded independent status in 2007 The Practice re-named and is known as The Duru Practice. In Nov. 2009 The Practice relocated to NHS Oldham Integrated Care Centre.

Nurse Practitioner

Helen qualified in 2003 after studying at the University of Manchester and completing her nurse training at the Christie Hospital and University Hospital of South Manchester. Prior to becoming a Practice Nurse Helen worked as a District Nurse in the Oldham borough.

Helen's main role within the Practice is to monitor the health of patients with chronic diseases. Her other duties include health screening, health promotion, vaccinations and child health. Helen is the Immunisation Lead and the Infection Prevention and Control Lead for the practice. Additionally she is the End of Life Care Coordinator and the Dementia Champion within the practice. Helen is also responsible for ensuring that clinical targets are met and for the delivery of local enhanced services and public health campaigns.

Helen is keen to address health inequalities and is actively involved in promoting the health and well being of disadvantaged individuals.

Practice Manager