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FIT (Faecal Immunochemical Test) is a test that looks for blood in a sample of your poo. It looks for tiny traces of blood that you might not be able … [continue] How To Complete A FIT test from your GP

The new childhood nutrition campaign focuses on using the Food Scanner app to help families make healthier food and drink swaps. Click here for more information >>>>>>> https://www.longshootmedicalpractice.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/680/2022/02/NHS-food-scanner-app.pdf    

Are you worried about your relationship with your baby or your own well-being?  dadmatters.org.uk Please click on the link below for information to support you to have the best possible … [continue] Dad Matters – information and support for new dads

If you know somebody who has an eating disorder or who you think might have an eating disorder there is support and help out there for you.  Please click on … [continue] Support for eating disorders within Greater Manchester

The team at Dr M K Patel and Partners are currently experiencing a high volume of calls from people who need urgent help and advice.  The high rates of community … [continue] Covid-19 Virus Latest Update

Please click on the link below. https://www.longshootmedicalpractice.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/680/2022/01/covid-vaccine-exemption.pdf

The following is a list of the Covid Vaccination clinics at Robin Park. Appointments can be booked by ringing 01942 807780 or you can walk in for your 1st, 2nd … [continue] **** Latest dates for the Covid Vaccination Clinics at Robin Park ****

Please see the latest poster from Wigan Borough’s Domestic Abuse Service listing the addresses and times for their drop-in sessions at Rodney House in Wigan and the Well Women Centre … [continue] Wigan Borough’s Domestic Abuse Service

The NHS is now offering every adult a booster vaccination booking by the end of December. Please do not contact the practice, you can book your jab online at https://bit.ly/2Z8qurw … [continue] *** COVID BOOSTERS ***

Please click on the link below to view instructions on how to access your vaccination record how to access your vaccination record

Making Space can offer support for a wide range of mental health problems.  Please click on the link below for further information. We can make you an appointment at the … [continue] Making Space – Free psychological therapy

Today we have gained our certificate of accreditation for meeting the standards required to become an Armed Forces veteran friendly accredited GP practice and supporting the health commitments of the … [continue] We are an Armed Forces veteran friendly accredited GP practice

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FLU VACCINATIONS As you may have heard on the news or read in the press, there is approximately a two week delay to the delivery of flu vaccinations nationally. We … [continue] Flu Vaccinations

Please click on the link below. Statement from Wigan LMC Covid 19 face covering and social distancing in GP surgeries

Throughout the pandemic we have strived to make the surgery as safe as possible for all our patients and staff.  We will continue to do so going forward.   From the … [continue] *** The wearing of face coverings in General Practice from 19 July 2021 ***

Wigan Borough Domestic Abuse Service offers free, confidential, advice and support which is available to anyone affected by domestic abuse.  You do not need an appointment or referral. Their helpline … [continue] Wigan Borough Domestic Abuse Service

We have a number of walk in clinics taking place in the Wigan Borough this week.  First dose Pfizer clinics.  These are for people aged 18 or above who live … [continue] Covid Vaccination Walk in Clinics for 1st Dose aged 18 and over

Follow this link for the Psychological Wellbeing Service leaflet    

As of  Saturday 6th March 2021, patients aged 55 – 59 (in priority group 8) will receive a letter from NHS England inviting them to book an appointment at one … [continue] *** Covid Vaccination Update to Groups 8, 7, 6 and 5 ***

*** ASTHMA PATIENTS ***   We are aware that there has been some confusion about when people with asthma will get the Covid-19 vaccine and what priority group they fall … [continue] Asthma Patients

NHS England are writing to all patients in group  5 (over the age of 65) to invite them to book an appointment at a local national clinic or pharmacy. We … [continue] *** Covid Vaccination – Group 5 (over the age of 65) & Group 6 (16-64 years with underlying health conditions) ***

*** UPDATED 10/2/21 *** If you are aged over 70 or are in the clinically extremely vulnerable group (Group 4) and haven’t yet had your first Covid-19 vaccination, please contact … [continue] Covid-19 Vaccine

Please click on the link below for further details of our opening times over Christmas and the New Year.  Thank you. Christmas-and-New-Year-Opening.

Please click on the link below for details on ordering your prescription(s) over the festive season. Prescription-ordering-over-the-festive-season

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We welcome the news that one of the Covid-19 vaccines has been approved by the regulator. How these vaccines will be delivered and when is still in the planning stages … [continue] Covid-19 Vaccine

Guidance to keep you safe when attending your vaccination appointment While coronavirus has put limitations on all our lives, it is important that you or your baby or child still … [continue] Immunisations