Rochdale, Greater Manchester – In a major shake-up for local healthcare, around half of Rochdale’s GP practices have officially joined forces under a new borough-wide federation aimed at strengthening community care and protecting services amid ongoing pressure on the NHS. The Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale Integrated GP Federation was formally launched at the Willow Dementia Hub, marking what health leaders describe as a, "significant change", to the way primary care is delivered across the region. The new body brings together practices from across the borough to streamline services, share resources, and reinvest funding directly into frontline care. By collaborating more closely, the federation hopes to create a more resilient network capable of supporting surgeries facing sustained demand. Dr Louise Thompson, acting interim chair of the federation, described the launch as a pivotal moment for general practice in Rochdale. A Collaborative Approach to Healthcare ...