As you may know, we have been given space for the practice at Ingleside Birthing Centre. From Tuesday 3rd September, we will be offering appointments at our branch practice at Ingleside.The practice has been expanding, and whilst we are offering more appointments than ever, many of these have to be telephone consultations due to lack
The flu vaccine helps protect against flu, which can be a serious or life-threatening illness. It’s offered on the NHS every year in autumn or early winter to people at higher risk of getting seriously ill from flu.
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common cause of coughs and colds. It usually gets better by itself, but it can be serious for some babies and older adults. A vaccine is available for those at risk from 1 September.
Men don’t talk, we’re told. So for Men’s Health Week 2024 we’re encouraging men to share their stories. We’re taking our lead from King Charles who, earlier this year, shared that he had a problem with an enlarged prostate. On the day after his announcement, there were 16,410 visits to the relevant National Health Service website page compared
If you’re pregnant getting vaccinated gives your child the best protection against whooping cough. Getting vaccinated is quick and easy. Speak to your midwife or contact your GP practice.
Exercise controls weight..Exercise can help prevent excess weight gain or help you keep off lost weight ..Exercise combats health conditions and diseases🩻..Exercise improves mood..Exercise boosts energy..Exercise promotes better sleep..Exercise can be fun — and social!
🎀 Cervical screening checks the health of your cervix and helps find any abnormal changes before they can turn into cancer 🎀 It’s not a test for cancer, it’s a test to help prevent cancer so, If you were invited for cervical screening but missed or did not book an appointment, you can contact us
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Are you a disabled person or do you have a long term physical or mental healthcondition which makes it difficult for you to find and keep work? We can help!
March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and it’s our chance to put ovarian cancer in the spotlight. Find out how you can get involved and make a difference! Two thirds of women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer too late when the cancer is harder to treat. Every day in the UK, 11 women die. We
Detecting cancers at an early stage can help prevent cancers from developing and support diagnosis and treatment. To support World Cancer Day, health, wellbeing, and Cancer organizations across Salford are working together to raise awareness about the importance of finding upper gastrointestinal (GI) cancer early. The campaign aims to educate Salford men about the importance
Going to your local pharmacy offers an easy and convenient way to get clinical advice on minor health concerns, and now community pharmacies can offer treatment for seven common conditions without patients needing to see a GP.
Smear Clinics are available over the weekends for your convenience. If you have been invited for your routine smear test, please call the surgery to book your appointment.
Kick the habit, ignite your health! Quitting smoking opens the door to a brighter, healthier future. Your body will thank you for making the choice to breathe easier and live longer. Say no to smoke, say yes to a healthier you! Download the free NHS Quit Smoking app Use the NHS Quit Smoking app to
Hey lovely ladies! Today, we’re diving into a topic that might feel a bit daunting but is incredibly important for our well-being: smear tests. If you’re a woman aged 25 or over in the UK, this one’s for you! First things first, what exactly is a smear test? Also known as cervical screening, it’s a
Why It’s Good to Get the MMR Jab for Kids The NHS says, “Don’t let kids get measles – get the MMR jab.” This jab stops kids from getting very sick. What is Measles? Measles is a sickness that spreads very easily. It can make kids very sick. They can get a bad fever, a
The NHS App is a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services and information on your smartphone or tablet. Millions of people are already using the NHS App to manage their health the easy way from the comfort of their homes.
What is the Hub? Support for GP Practices across Salford to help alleviate pressures from the increasing number of patients presenting with Acute Urgent Primary Care Symptoms. Patients can be booked in by the GP practice for a face to face assessment at the clinical hub. Operational Hours – The Energise Healthy Living Centre –
There are little things we can all do to lift our mood or ease our anxiety – we need to find what works for us.
Did you know that, in addition to your GP, there are other health professionals in general practice who can help you get the right care?
The eligibility for a free NHS Shingles vaccine is changed from the 1st of September 2023
The adult covid and flu vaccination programmes had been due to start in October to maximise protection over the winter months, but now those most at risk including adult care home residents will be vaccinated from 11 September.
Measles is an infection that spreads very easily and can cause serious problems in some people. Having the MMR vaccine is the best way to prevent it.
If you have a low income, you may be able to get help with NHS costs through the NHS Low Income Scheme (LIS)
If you’ve been invited for cervical screening, we hope you’ll choose to have it.
Most of us welcome hot weather, but when it’s too hot, there are health risks.
Parents are being asked to check children are fully up to date with their measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccinations by checking their vaccine record in their red book.
The service was set up during the pandemic and is delivered by over 200 local community optician teams, with over 38,000 patient examinations taking place in 2022. It can help reduce health system pressures by providing community-based assessment and non-urgent treatment for some patients who do not need to see a GP or attend a
Act F.A.S.T. Call 999 if you see any single one of the signs of a stroke.
If something in your body doesn’t feel right, don’t carry the worry of cancer with you.
The NHS 111 online service can assess and direct people to the most appropriate local service, including urgent treatment centres, GP practices, and consultations with a pharmacist.
You may have seen in the news and online stories about Group A Strep.
Looking after your mental health. There are little things we can all do to help look after our mental health. Having good mental health helps us relax more, achieve more and enjoy our lives more.
Know Your Numbers! Week is the UK’s biggest blood pressure testing and awareness event.
If something in your body doesn’t feel right, talk to your doctor. Most people who go for tests find out it’s not cancer.
Big changes are taking place across the health and care system. What does it mean?
