Flu season is fast approaching so we are asking you to Save The Date for our Annual Flu Clinics which will be held at Longshoot Health Centre starting from Thursday … [continue] 💉⚠️ Save The Date ⚠️ 💉
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***Global IT Outage affecting our practice clinical system***
Computer Systems ***Update – this is due to an ongoing global IT outage affecting our clinical system. Patients are able to contact Wigan GP Alliance on 01942 482 848 for … [continue] ***Global IT Outage affecting our practice clinical system***
Drop in BP clinic Wednesday 17 July 2024 1.30pm-3.30pm Standish Leisure Centre.
Breast Screening
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Hay Fever
Please click on the link below to access a patient information leaflet concerning Hay Fever Hayfever PIL
Our Easter 2024 Opening Times
To overcome language barriers we use Language Line to communicate with our patients whose first language isn’t English. We also have a member of our non clinical team who can speak Urdu and Punjabi.
ਭਾਸ਼ਾ ਦੀਆਂ ਰੁਕਾਵਟਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਦੂਰ ਕਰਨ ਲਈ ਅਸੀਂ ਆਪਣੇ ਮਰੀਜ਼ਾਂ ਨਾਲ ਸੰਚਾਰ ਕਰਨ ਲਈ ਇੱਕ ਭਾਸ਼ਾ ਲਾਈਨ ਦੀ ਵਰਤੋਂ ਕਰਦੇ ਹਾਂ ਜਿਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਦੀ ਪਹਿਲੀ ਭਾਸ਼ਾ ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ ਨਹੀਂ ਹੈ। ਸਾਡੇ ਕੋਲ … [continue] To overcome language barriers we use Language Line to communicate with our patients whose first language isn’t English. We also have a member of our non clinical team who can speak Urdu and Punjabi.
Measles cases are rising in England
You can still ask your GP practice for the MMR vaccine if your child has missed either of these 2 doses. For more information http://nhs.uk/MMR
Download the NHS app to view appointments, order repeat prescriptions and much more.
Manage your health the easy way with the NHS App. Start using the NHS App today nhs.uk/app
2024 GP Patient Survey
Have your say on the way your local GP services are working Around 2.5 million people, aged 16 and over, who are registered with a GP practice in England will … [continue] 2024 GP Patient Survey
Demystifying Mental Health Group Mondays 11.30am at Wigan Central Family Hub, WN5 9RQ
An additional Child Nasal Flu Vaccination Clinic – Saturday 16 December 2023
We have another Child Nasal Flu Vaccination clinic Shevington Surgery, Houghton Lane WN6 8ET on Saturday 16th December from 9.30am – 11.30am. If your child is registered at one of … [continue] An additional Child Nasal Flu Vaccination Clinic – Saturday 16 December 2023
***Local Covid Clinic Saturday 25 November 2023***
The COVID clinics are now slowing down, as we approach December. A clinic will be going ahead this weekend. Pemberton Health Centre Saturday 25th Nov 08.00-14.00 walk-in’s welcome or contact … [continue] ***Local Covid Clinic Saturday 25 November 2023***
World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites no longer respond to antimicrobial agents. As a result of drug resistance, antibiotics and other antimicrobial agents become ineffective and … [continue] World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week
Aldi now have a recycling programme for all brands of empty medicine blister packs. Please click on the link below to find out more.
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Please see below details of the next available nasal flu vaccination clinics
🎄Christmas Campaign 🎄
Dr M K Patel & Partners at Longshoot Health Centre are delighted to say we will be working with Daffodils Dreams Charity and Sunshine House Community Centre in a bid … [continue] 🎄Christmas Campaign 🎄
📣📣📣Our final Flu Vaccination Walk In Clinic is being held on Wednesday 8 November 2023 at Longshoot Health Centre 7.30am till 11.30am 📣📣📣
We only have a limited amount of stock left so if you still haven’t had your flu vaccination don’t miss out – once the stock has gone, it’s gone! No … [continue] 📣📣📣Our final Flu Vaccination Walk In Clinic is being held on Wednesday 8 November 2023 at Longshoot Health Centre 7.30am till 11.30am 📣📣📣
We are an Armed Forces veteran friendly accredited GP practice, supporting the health commitments of the Armed Forces Covenant.
Please click on the links below to find out further information on who the Armed Forces Covenant are and how they can help and support you further. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivdWNh2JRQ4 https://www.armedforcescovenant.gov.uk/armed-forces-community/ With … [continue] We are an Armed Forces veteran friendly accredited GP practice, supporting the health commitments of the Armed Forces Covenant.
We are VERY proud to share with you all the amazing amount of £176 we have managed to collect and donate. We thank all our staff and patients who donated. South Lancashire Breast Screening Unit Breast Cancer Now
Online Relationship Support for Parents – Parenting Interventions
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Nasal Flu Pop Up Clinic Robin Park Leisure Centre
nasal pop up
Wigan Borough Domestic Abuse Service Drop In Sessions
Please click on the link below for further information. 2023 drop ins (6) (2) (1)
Wigan Borough Family Hubs
Please click on the attached link for further information PRINT A5 leaflet Family Hubs
New Covid-19 Vaccination Clinics
New Covid-19 vaccination clinics published on National Booking System today for October are as follows: CALL 119 TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT or online https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/covid-19-services/covid-19-vaccination-services/book-covid-19-vaccination/ PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE SURGERY … [continue] New Covid-19 Vaccination Clinics
Nasal Flu Vaccination Clinic – Wednesday 4 October 2023
Organ Donation Week – 18 to 24 September 2023
You could save as many as nine lives as an organ donor. Confirm your decision on the NHS Organ Donor Register today #OrganDonation https://www.organdonation.nhs.uk/register-your-decision/donate/?
**** 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