Extra appointments will continue to be available over the winter months. Winter pressures are caused by the interplay between seasonal increases in morbidity and structural problems within the healthcare system. … [continue] Winter Pressures appointments
News
MMR – Measles, Mumps and Rubella
Please follow the links for the latest guidelines for MMR: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/measles-symptoms-diagnosis-complications-treatment/measles-symptoms-diagnosis-complications-and-treatment-factsheet UKHSA-12330-measles-leaflet-2022 UKHSA-12330-measles-leaflet-2022 UKHSA-12330-MMR-for-all-leaflet_June2022 Please call the Surgery on 01942483555 if you wish to book an appointment for your MMR … [continue] MMR – Measles, Mumps and Rubella
Family Hub Sessions
Embrace Wigan & Leigh run Family Hub drop in sessions fortnightly on Tuesdays and Fridays at the Meadows. For more details, please see the attached poster. FamilyHub
With You – drug and alcohol training
With You will be delivering monthly drug and alcohol training to parents/carers & professionals at: Wigan Central Family Hub, 110 – 116 Ridyard Street, Wigan WN5 9RQ. With You Training … [continue] With You – drug and alcohol training
NHS Winter – Useful information
Please click the following link for information you may find useful NHS Winter – Get to know where to go (002) 20.12.22
Structured Medication Reviews with clinical pharmacist
If you have been contacted by the Practice for a Structured Medication Review with our Clinical Pharmacist Mr Mubarak Sarodia, please read the following information before attending for your appointment. … [continue] Structured Medication Reviews with clinical pharmacist
Post-COVID syndrome service
Are you struggling with on-going physical and psychological symptoms following infection from COVID-19? Please click the following links for details of services available: GM Post-COVID-Syndrome-Service-Leaflet Post-COVID Syndrome Service information
Choose the right service – find alternatives to A&E
Please help to reduce pressures on A&E departments and ambulance services by considering other services. Please click the following link for details: Choose the right service – final Alternatives to … [continue] Choose the right service – find alternatives to A&E
NHS Health Checks
The NHS Health Check is a health check-up for adults in England aged 40 to 74. It’s designed to spot early signs of stroke, kidney disease, heart disease, type 2 diabetes or … [continue] NHS Health Checks
Stop Smoking Services
Thinking about stopping smoking? We can help. If you are a smoker and would like help and guidance regarding smoking and your health, please do not hesitate to contact us … [continue] Stop Smoking Services
Maternity Services
If you require information on maternity services at WWL (Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh) hospitals NHS Trust, including information on Community Midwives contact details, urgent care and more, please visit the … [continue] Maternity Services
Smear Clinics at weekends
Wigan GP Alliance provide cytology (smear) appointments every weekend from 10:00 – 16:00. The sessions are held at either Ashton Medical Practice or Pennygate Medical Centre. Please call 01942 482848 … [continue] Smear Clinics at weekends
Zero Tolerance
The NHS operate a zero tolerance policy with regard to violence and abuse and the practice has the right to remove violent patients from the list with immediate effect in … [continue] Zero Tolerance
Update on ambulances & urgent care
Please find below advice from NHS Greater Manchester & North West Ambulance Service Accident and Emergency departments are incredibly busy at the moment and need to be kept for emergencies … [continue] Update on ambulances & urgent care
Use of video consultations
Video consultations NHS have provided support to primary care in delivering video consultations, please click the link for a visual resource, intended to support patients and staff in the use … [continue] Use of video consultations
Prescriptions
Printed prescriptions will no longer be issued. Could patients please provide details of their preferred Pharmacy so we can send over prescriptions electronically, saving an unnecessary visit to the Surgery.
Self-isolation notes
Use this service if you have been told to stay at home because of coronavirus and you need a note for your employer, please click the link https://111.nhs.uk/isolation-note/
Wigan Borough – Here for You Campaign
Wigan Borough have just launched a new local communication campaign called ‘Here for you’. Its purpose to ensure people seek help for non-COVID related symptoms, to know services are still … [continue] Wigan Borough – Here for You Campaign
Local support services
Local support services are being coordinated by Wigan Council which you can access by ringing 01942 489018 Wigan Council Self-Isolation Support 01942 489018 www.wigan.gov.uk/coronavirus
Patient Online Services using Patient Access
The following services are available: repeat prescription requests -please click on the following link Patient Access order your repeat prescriptions online view medications cancel an appointment update your contact details