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**** Flu Walk In Clinic ****
📣💉PATIENT NOTICE – WE ARE HOLDING A FLU VACCINATION WALK IN CLINIC FOR OUR REGISTERED PATIENTS AT LONGSHOOT HEALTH CENTRE ON WEDNESDAY 27 SEPTEMBER 2023 1.30PM UNTIL 7.30PM📣💉 This clinic … [continue] **** Flu Walk In Clinic ****
Telephone Lines Not Working
Our apologises but we are experiencing problems with our telephone lines again. This has been reported. If your need is not urgent for this morning, we would be grateful if … [continue] Telephone Lines Not Working
Flu Vaccinations
Flu Vaccinations Are you eligible for the flu vaccination this year? If so, the practice will contact you via SMS in the first instance with a booking link to book … [continue] Flu Vaccinations
Are you a young carer?
Please click on the link below to complete a short survey on the services you have received and ideas for the future. Young Carer Survey Poster print
*** Covid Autumn Booster 2023 ***
FROM THE 11 SEPTEMBER 2023 vaccinations will begin for those most at risk, including adult care home residents and people who are immunosuppressed. FROM THE 18 SEPTEMBER 2023 the NHS … [continue] *** Covid Autumn Booster 2023 ***
We are having IT issues this morning with our clinical system. This is a National problem and outside of our control. Please be patient and bear with us as we currently have very limited and intermittent access. Thank you.
Cervical Screening Awareness Week 19-24 June 2023
This week is important. It’s Cervical Screening Awareness Week 2023 (19th – 24th June 2023). We’re supporting Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust because we want you to have all the facts … [continue] Cervical Screening Awareness Week 19-24 June 2023
Carers Morning – Thursday 15 June 2023 from 9.15am at Longshoot Health Centre
Have you told us you are a carer? A carer is anyone, including children and adults who cares, unpaid, for a friend or family member who due to illness, disability, … [continue] Carers Morning – Thursday 15 June 2023 from 9.15am at Longshoot Health Centre
Walk In BP Clinic
If you are a registered patient aged 45 years and over and haven’t had a blood pressure check within the last 5 years, please pop into the surgery this week … [continue] Walk In BP Clinic
Learning Disability Awareness Week 19th to 26th June 2023 – Living Life With A Learning Disability
As part of Learning Disability Awareness week, Robin Park Arena in Wigan are hosting an afternoon event on Monday 19th June, please see below for further information.
Mental Health Awareness Week
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
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****