Many people across the UK told @mentalhealth that they feel anxious some or all of the time. We’re proud to support #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek to help raise awareness of anxiety and share … [continue] Mental Health Awareness Week
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Managing Exam Stress
Place2Be Place2Be have created some tip sheets full of practical advice to help young people, schools and families manage stress during exam season. Navigating exam season: Student guide to managing … [continue] Managing Exam Stress
Wigan Community Pharmacy May Bank Holiday Opening Times
Just sharing a reminder of the community pharmacies which will be open over the upcoming May Bank Holidays: Monday 1st May 2023 Monday 8th May 2023 Kings Coronation substitute – please … [continue] Wigan Community Pharmacy May Bank Holiday Opening Times
SPRING BOOSTERS – COVID VACCINATION CLINICS
SPRING BOOSTERS: COVID Vaccination clinics – bookings are now being taken via the National Booking System for eligible patients – people aged 75 years and older and those aged 5 … [continue] SPRING BOOSTERS – COVID VACCINATION CLINICS
Bowel Cancer Awareness Month – April
April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month and the charity Bowel Cancer UK has launched the #KnowTheHigh5 campaign to raise awareness of the red flag symptoms of the disease. Watch the … [continue] Bowel Cancer Awareness Month – April
For Wigan pharmacy opening hours during the Easter Bank Holiday – please click on the link
https://www.longshootmedicalpractice.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/680/2023/04/Wigan-Pharmacy-Hours-Easter-May-Bank-Holidays-2-2023.xlsx
Easter Bank Holiday – prescriptions reminder
As we head towards the Easter bank holiday, please make sure you don’t run low on your medication. Remember if you are due a new prescription over the Easter period … [continue] Easter Bank Holiday – prescriptions reminder
Just out of interest have you had a health check recently? It’s important to try and prevent illnesses rather than fixing the problem when it arises!
Christmas to new year 2022/2023 Pharmacy Bank Holiday Opening times 🎄🎄🎄
Please see the very latest Public Health advice for parents and caregivers in relation to Strep A (Scarlet Fever) At this time priority is naturally being given to all our registered children with a particular focus on those under 4 years of age.
Please order your December/ Early January prescription by Monday 19th at the lastest to ensure our prescription team and your nominated pharmacy have time to process it for you! Thank you! 🎄🎄🎄🎄
Our Christmas and New Year 2022/2023 Opening times!
*** Strep A infection information for patients***
Please view this short You Tube video, click here >>> https://youtu.be/_x8AzCinXtM for the signs and symptoms to look out for. If you are concerned about your child please contact the … [continue] *** Strep A infection information for patients***
*** Nasal Flu Vaccination Clinic for 2 to 3 year olds Saturday 10 December 2022***
Extra Appointments during the Winter period
Dr M K Patel & Partners will be delivering an additional 240 appointments to ease your primary care access over the Winter period. Please book your appointment through the usual … [continue] Extra Appointments during the Winter period
Patient Record Access
Please click on the link below which will provide you with further information concerning the new patient record access. There are also a number of patient guides, some in easy … [continue] Patient Record Access
Nasal Flu Vaccination Clinic for 2 to 3 year olds
****Our final Flu Vaccination Walk In Clinic is being held on Tuesday 15 November 2022 2.30pm until 7.30pm at Longshoot Health Centre****
****Our final Flu Vaccination Walk In Clinic is being held on Tuesday 15 November 2022 2.30pm until 7.30pm at Longshoot Health Centre**** We only have a limited amount of … [continue] ****Our final Flu Vaccination Walk In Clinic is being held on Tuesday 15 November 2022 2.30pm until 7.30pm at Longshoot Health Centre****
Mental Health Drop In Sessions
Accredited Veteran Friendly GP Practice
We are proud to be an accredited Veteran Friendly GP practice and to support our veteran community this Remembrance Day. As a Veteran Friendly GP Practice we: Have a clinical … [continue] Accredited Veteran Friendly GP Practice
New Surgery Telephone Number
☎️️☎️️☎️️We now have a new surgery telephone number 01942 807750☎️️☎️️☎️️
Spectrum – Wigan and Leigh Sexual Health Clinic
***UPDATE EXTRA DATE ADDED – Nasal Flu Vaccinations for 2 to 3 year olds***
***WALK IN FLU CLINICS AT LONGSHOOT HEALTH CENTRE FOR OUR AT RISK PATIENTS***
FLU VACCINATION WALK IN CLINIC AT LONGSHOOT HEALTH CENTRE Theses clinics are just for our patients who are at higher risk of complications such as those who are aged 65 … [continue] ***WALK IN FLU CLINICS AT LONGSHOOT HEALTH CENTRE FOR OUR AT RISK PATIENTS***
***Flu Vaccination Week at Longshoot Health Centre***
***FLU VACCINATION WEEK AT LONGSHOOT HEALTH CENTRE – MONDAY 3 OCTOBER 2022 TO FRIDAY 7 OCTOBER 2022*** We’ll shortly be offering influenza vaccinations to our patients who are at higher … [continue] ***Flu Vaccination Week at Longshoot Health Centre***
Cervical Screening Walk In Clinic
On Monday 12 September 2022 our practice nurses are holding a walk in clinic for any Longshoot Health Centre patients who are over due their cervical screening. Please arrive at … [continue] Cervical Screening Walk In Clinic
Autumn Covid Booster
Covid Autumn Booster Poster To book an appointment please click here https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/book-coronavirus-vaccination/ or telephone NHS119.
New Patient Information Accessing Service
Please click on the link below to find out information regarding how our appointment system works and the various types of clinicians and practitioners we have working here. This information … [continue] New Patient Information Accessing Service
Measles is circulating
Please click on the links below which show 3 short videos regarding vaccination for infants to one year old, vaccinations at 12 months old and vaccinations from 3 years and … [continue] Measles is circulating
Urgent Dental Care for Patients in Greater Manchester
In preparation for the June Jubilee bank holiday next week, please find in the link below the latest information regarding urgent dental care for patients in Greater Manchester. https://www.longshootmedicalpractice.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/680/2022/05/UDC-Poster-How-it-works.pdf