Surgery News

Walk-In Flu Clinics

We have two walk-in flu clinics coming up on Saturday 3rd October at the Alkrington Health Centre (09:00-12:00), and Wednesday 7th October at the Junction Surgery (13:00-16:00).

For more info click here. 

Free Community Health Checks

Over the next 3 months there will be open clinics at Middleton Library where you can attend for a free community health check and get the support and advice you need.

The free health check includes:

• Blood Pressure
• Blood Sugar & Cholesterol
• Body Weight & BMI
• Immunisations & Oral Health Advice

There will also be additional support available including loniliness and isolation support, lifestyle and diet support, support to stop smoking, and alcohol support.

Clinics are taking place at Middleton Library (Long Street, Middleton, M24 6DU) on:

• Monday 5th October 2026, 10:00am - 2:30pm
• Monday 2nd November 2026, 10:00am - 2:30pm
• Monday 7th December 2026, 10:00am - 2:30pm 

MenB Vaccine Now Available for Eligible Young Adults at Community Pharmacies

Transitioning from PATCHS to Accurx

GM ICB have given us the opportunity to switch our messaging and online consultation platform and so we are now in the process of transitioning from PATCHS to Accurx.

Firstly let us be clear - we have used PATCHS heavily over the last few years and still believe it to be an excellent product. However, there are some things that our patients have found difficult about the way it works, and we believe Accurx addresses some of those issues.

We have started to send out text messages using Accurx and will aim to have a more consistent approach to communications with patients. Accurx also gives us the ability to send direct booking links to to patients, and we have already had success with a number of patients booking in directly for some vaccinations.

The next step will be changing from PATCHS Online Consultations to Accurx Patient Triage. This switch will be taking place on Wednesday 27th May. Our existing web links will be updated on Tuesday night ready for go live on the Wednesday.

We hope this change will help to provide more streamlined methods of communication between the surgery and our patients.

You can read more about Accurx here. 

If in Doubt, Check it Out

Are you experiencing any unusual symptoms that could be cancer? Chances are your symptoms aren’t cancer – but if they are - the sooner we find cancer, the easier it is to treat. Don’t delay – contact your GP today.

If in Doubt, Check it Out!

#GMFindCancerEarly

Warning following reports of scammers targeting patients

We have received notification from our ICB that a patient at a local GP practice has received a phone call from someone masquerading as a medical professional associated with their practice. They alleged they were a “senior health advisor” who worked alongside the practice
in question.

The caller engaged the patient initially by asking about their medical problems, both old and ongoing. Once a rapport had been established, the caller then offered them some medication which they could try at a cost, then proceeded to ask for bank details to proceed with payment.

Although we are not aware of anyone targeting our patients directly, if you receive such a call, please contact the practice and call the police via 101. Please note that we would never ask for bank details.

Feeling Lonely?

Feeling lonely? Let’s talk about it this Loneliness Awareness Week (9-15 June).

Many of us can feel lonely when we’re scrolling on social media. But there are things you can do to help.

Loneliness. It’s a part of life. Let’s talk about it.

Learn more⬇️
https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/lifes-challenges/loneliness/

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is marked worldwide to show support for everyone affected by breast cancer.

As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month the Practice would like to highlight the importance of Breast Screening.

Did you know?

• Breast screening saves lives as cancers can be diagnosed and treated earlier than they would have been without screening, often before you can even see or feel any changes to your breasts yourself. All women aged from 50 up to their 71st
  birthday are invited for free NHS breast screening.
• It’s understandable some women are anxious about attending their breast screening appointment and your mammographer will do everything she can to make the experience as comfortable as possible for you.
• If you have been invited for breast screening but missed or did not book an appointment you can still contact your local NHS breast screening service to arrange one, even if you were invited weeks, months or years ago.
• Breast screening services are more accessible than ever. As well as hospitals, mobile screening vans are available in convenient community locations, such as supermarket car parks.

The graphic at the top of this post outlinines some of the signs and symptoms of breast cancer to be aware of. It is important that you continue to look at and check your breasts regularly, even if you have just had a mammogram. Women of all ages should be ‘breast aware’. Get to know how your breasts normally look, you will be more likely to spot any changes that might be signs of breast cancer. If you are concerned, do not hesitate to contact your GP practice. 

Warning following reports of scammers targeting patients

A GP in Stockport have issued a warning to patients following reports of scammers targeting patients. The practice were informed that scammers are contacting their patients pretending to be from the surgery and trying to sell products/ask for bank details.

Although we are not aware of anyone targeting patients in our area, I'm sure it's something we will start to see. Please note that we would never ask for bank details. If you receive such a call, please contact the practice and call the police via 101.