We wanted to assure our patients that we have been working very hard planning the flu programme for this year. The practice will be sharing information very soon on the … [continue] FLU VACCINATION PROGRAMME 2021

Important patient information. Due to a global shortage of blood collection bottles, we have been instructed by NHS England to postpone all routine blood test appointments at the practice. We … [continue] Blood Test Appointment Cancellations

The practice will not be open on 30th August 2021 as it is a bank holiday. If you require treatment which can’t wait until we are next open you have … [continue] Bank Holiday – 30th August 2021

Please see the following activities being offered to carers in August at Wigan and Leigh Carers Centre. For more information, please visit their website at https://www.wlcccarers.com/training-and-activities/     

Face coverings MUST continue to be worn when visiting all NHS healthcare settings including GP surgeries following the easing of restrictions on Monday 19th. England’s Chief Nurse has today reminded … [continue] FACE COVERING GUIDANCE IN PRACTICE

10am – 12.07.21- Our telephone lines are now back up and running. We apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused. Thank you for your patience. 08:30 am – 12.07.21- … [continue] Telephone Issue Update – 12/07/21

Further to our post last week regarding the intermittent issues with the telephone line, we can now confirm that this has now been resolved. We apologise for any inconvenience this … [continue] Telephone Issue Resolved

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