As part of Wigan Council’s Here for You campaign, they are hosting events at Life Centres, libraries and local community venues to ensure that local people are getting all of the support they are entitled to during the cost of living crisis. Both locally and nationally, many are missing out on income they’re entitled to…
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Get Cancer Clever – ‘This Van Can’ is local this weekend
Launching on Wednesday 29 October on Market Street, Manchester, the latest “This Van Can” mobile roadshow will travel across all ten boroughs of Greater Manchester for the next seven months. On board, specially trained staff will be available for free, friendly conversations about spotting the early signs of cancer. Could you spot the signs? The earlier…
World Diabetes Day 14 November 2025
World Diabetes Day is an annual global observance on 14th November to raise awareness about diabetes and encourage action for its prevention, detection, and management. Established in 1991 by the International Diabetes Federation and the World Health Organization, it takes place on the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting, a co-discoverer of insulin. The day promotes…
Wigan Talking Therapies (formerly Think Wellbeing Wigan)
Wigan Talking Therapies Crisis Contact Numbers: NHS 111 (24 hrs) – Option 2 for Mental Health Sane 0300 304 7000 (4pm – 10pm) Samaritans 116 123 (24 hrs) GMMH 24/7 … [continue] Wigan Talking Therapies (formerly Think Wellbeing Wigan)
Book your 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] Book your NHS Health Checks
Book your smear with Beth
If you are due for a smear, having been sent an invite by letter, text or phone call – please call us on 01942367930 to book an appointment with our … [continue] Book your smear with Beth
As Soon As you’re Pregnant
As Soon As you’re Pregnant, make an appointment to see a midwife. For information on maternity services at WWL (Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh) hospitals NHS Trust, including information on Community … [continue] As Soon As you’re Pregnant
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
Pharmacy First
Over 95% of pharmacies in England have signed up to the NHS Pharmacy First service which supports people in certain age groups who need help with : ▪ Earache (aged … [continue] Pharmacy First
Type 2 Diabetes Prevention – Know Your Risk Tool
Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Week is a joint campaign from NHS England and Diabetes UK that took place 20-26 May 2024. The campaign aims to raise awareness of the risk … [continue] Type 2 Diabetes Prevention – Know Your Risk Tool
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 01942 367930 if you wish to book an appointment for your … [continue] MMR – Measles, Mumps and Rubella