Patient notice. Further to our earlier post, unfortunately, we are still experiencing problems with our telephone system. The issue was reported as a matter of urgently this morning and the … [continue] Telephone Issue

Your health records contain a type of data called confidential patient information, which can be used to help with research and planning. This is sometimes referred to as the General … [continue] NHS Data Sharing Information

COVID VACCINE UPDATE We have now been given the go ahead to invite all patients aged 18 years and upwards for a covid vaccination. If you fall into this cohort, … [continue] COVID VACCINE UPDATE

COVID VACCINE UPDATE We are still making great progress with the covid vaccination program. We appreciate everyone is keen to arrange to be vaccinated therefore below are details of the … [continue] COVID VACCINE UPDATE

Covid Vaccination Proof Update We understand that over the coming months many patients will be wanting to obtain proof of their covid vaccination status. As a surgery, we are unable … [continue] PROOF OF COVID VACCINATION

Click on the link AskmyGP link either from our practice website homepage or via the link sent from a receptionist. 2. Click ‘Login to Consult your GP‘   3. Click … [continue] ASKMYGP REGISTRATION GUIDE

COVID VACCINE UPDATE We are still making great progress with the covid vaccination program. We appreciate everyone is keen to arrange to be vaccinated therefore below are details of the … [continue] COVID VACCINE UPDATE

The practice will not be open on Good Friday and Easter Monday ( 2nd and 5th April). If you require treatment which cannot wait until we are next open, you … [continue] Easter Bank Holiday

It is with great sadness that we announce Dr Ajibade will be retiring from the practice later this week- her last day being Wednesday the 31st March. Dr Ajibade has … [continue] Practice Announcement

When stroke strikes you have to think and Act FAST. Check their Face – has it fallen on one side? Arms – can they keep them raised? Speech – is … [continue] STROKE AWARENESS

Practice Announcement. It is with great sadness that we announce Dr Ajibade will be retiring from the practice later this week- her last day being Wednesday the 31st March. Dr … [continue] PRACTICE ANNOUNCEMENT

We are making great progress with the Covid vaccination programme. Guidance is changing frequently and therefore the information we provide on invitations can change rapidly. We appreciate everyone is keen … [continue] COVID VACCINE UPDATE

NHS England has announced that they’ve written to patients in cohort 7 (those aged 60 years and over) inviting them to book an appointment at one of the local nationally … [continue] COVID VACCINE UPDATE

Great news! We are starting to vaccinate those in cohort 5 & 6 and we will be ramping this up from Monday. NHS England are writing to all patients in … [continue] COVID VACCINATION UPDATE

Calling all women! We have been notified from the breast screening department that some of our eligible ladies have still not attended, following their breast screening invite. We have some … [continue] IMPORTANT BREAST SCREENING INFORMATION

Important patient information. When contacting the practice you must use our new number which is 01942 807807. You will hear a recorded message, if you wish to speak to main … [continue] PRACTICE TELEPHONE NUMBER UPDATE

PLEASE HELP US BY SHARING THIS MESSAGE WITH FAMILY MEMBERS WHO MAY NOT USE SOCIAL MEDIA. Help us to help you by informing your Gran or Grandad, Aunt or Uncle, … [continue] COVID VACCINE UPDATE

Wigan GP Alliance provide access to clinicians across the Borough of Wigan and Leigh for residents that require non-urgent treatment out of surgery operating hours. Please see their opening times … [continue] WIGAN GP ALLIANCE OPENING TIMES FOR THE CHRISTMAS PERIOD

Day Opening Hours *CHRISTMAS EVE* Thursday 24th December 8:00am – 1.00pm *CHRISTMAS DAY* Friday 25th December CLOSED *BOXING DAY* Saturday 26th December CLOSED Sunday 27th December CLOSED Monday 28th December … [continue] CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR OPENING HOURS

  We have a new telephone number here at the surgery.   Great news is it’s really easy to remember.   The new number is 01942  807807.   If you … [continue] NEW PRACTICE TELEPHONE NUMBER

The Government have asked all GP Practices to get ready to deliver a Covid-19 vaccination programme. We don’t currently know when a Covid-19 vaccine will be available.  We are working … [continue] COVID-19 Vaccine Update

In line with the latest government guidance, you must not visit the surgery unless invited. Our team are still here working to help our patients. To contact us you need … [continue] Need to contact the surgery?

  Please don’t stockpile medication, don’t order early or over order. There are currently no medicine shortages as a result of COVID-19. There will be enough to go around IF … [continue] PLEASE DO NOT STOCKPILE MEDICATION

Please note: If you have received an invite from the surgery but have already arranged an appointment, there is no need to contact the surgery again and your appointment will … [continue] FLU PROGRAMME 2020

  Don’t fear the smear! As a result of COVID-19, NHS England were forced to pause the invites for those eligible for a cervical screening, however, invites have now been … [continue] CERVICAL SCREENING HAS RE-COMMENCED

    The best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated every year. To accommodate the increasing demand for flu vaccinations this year, and to support safe social … [continue] FLU UPDATE

  If you are aged between 50 and 70:  There has been a significant change in the way you book your breast screening examination. Breast screening has now been resumed … [continue] IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING YOUR BREAST SCREENING

We have been advised by NHS England to remove face to face appointments from our online booking system to assist with reducing the risks associated with coronavirus. We have removed … [continue] Important information regarding booking appointments via the online system

We are now asking all patients to register for electronic prescriptions. Which would mean your prescriptions would be sent directly to the pharmacy you have chosen. You can do this … [continue] Ordering and collecting your medication during Covid-19

Following the introduction of the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and a decision made by the Health and Social secretary earlier this year, there will be some changes to how … [continue] The NHS becoming ‘FAX FREE’ by March 2020