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You might be trying to lose weight, manage a health condition or want some new ideas and tips for you and your family. Be Well are starting a new drop-in … [continue] Health Advice and Support

The Wigan Later Life and Memory Team are holding monthly Carer Support Groups for those caring for someone with a dementia diagnosis. There are professionals from LLAMS at each group, … [continue] DO YOU CARE FOR A PERSON WITH DEMENTIA?

Compassion in Action  – Therapeutic Wellbeing Centres. They provide a non-clinical way of working – emotional support for individuals who feel overwhelmed due to the stresses and strains of everyday … [continue] Compassion in Action

If you are no longer in full time work join your local u3a to meet new people and enjoy exploring a wide variety of interests. They meet twice monthly at … [continue] u3a – Learn, Laugh, Live!

ARE YOU LOOKING AFTER AN ELDERLY PARENT, RELATIVE OR FRIEND? HELP IS AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT PEOPLE IN THE UK WHO ARE SUPPORTING SOMEONE ELDERLY   VISIT THE CARENTS ROOM WEBSITE: … [continue] Looking After Elderly Parents

The Military Vets Service are looking for women who have previously served in the Armed Forces. Click on the link below for further details – (click the blue line, then … [continue] Armed Foces

Click on link below to see details RunTalkRun Poster A5

FLU VACCINATIONS ARE STILL AVAILABLE AT THE SURGERY RING FOR AN APPOINTMENT CASES OF FLU HAVE INCREASED SIGNIFICANTLY RECENTLY. PLEASE THINK ABOUT HAVING YOUR VACCINATION! PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS!

If you have been seen by or spoken to a Clinician at the surgery recently, we would really appreciate you filling out the following survey. Please copy and paste the … [continue] Patient Survey August 2023

Click on the link below to see details of diabetic eye screening: GM North DESP Poster v1

Coffee Morning for anyone who wants a bit of company and a chat. Click on the link below for full details: How do dus tha fancy a brew

If you are on a waiting list at the hospital,the following website is full of information on how to get support: www.whileyouwait.org.uk This site aims to provide further information and … [continue] Are You Waiting for Hospital Treatment?

Zero Tolerance Statement As a healthcare organisation we are very aware that visiting can, at times, be stressful and concerning for patients. Delays in obtaining appointments and delays sometimes due … [continue] ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY

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Leigh Library Drop In – Right Click on this link for further details LEIGH LIBRARY COMMUNITY LINK WORKER DROP IN EVERY MONDAY 10:00 UNTIL 12:00 DEMENTIA CARER ADVICE DROP IN … [continue] Leigh Library Drop In

Please see details below about being a Carer and being a Young Carer.  The second link has an attachment so you can register as being a Carer. A young Carer … [continue] Carer/Young Carers Information

From the 16th May 2022 you are now able to book a blood test appointment online. Go to: www.wwl.nhs.uk/phlebotomy You will be given a choice of where in the Borough … [continue] BLOOD TEST APPOINTMENTS NOW ONLINE

Hospitals in Greater Manchester are starting to resume non-urgent surgery and appointments. If your appointment or surgery was recently postponed, please wait to hear from the hospital when they are … [continue] Hospital Appointments and Elective Surgery

The JOINTLY App can make caring a little easier and less stressful. Jointly combines group messaging and to-do lists with other useful features, including medication lists, calendars and more. Jointly … [continue] Carers Information

How to contact your local eating disorder service: Community Eating Disorder Services in Greater Manchester Service name: Wigan and Bolton Community Eating Disorder Service Areas the service covers: Wigan and … [continue] If you’re worried someone you care about is showing any signs of an eating disorder there’s support available

Please note, when ordering a repeat prescription to inform the reception staff if you need to order this earlier. Please use the ‘medication request field’ box to indicate why you … [continue] Repeat Prescriptions

Wigan GP Alliance provide cytology appointments every weekend from 10:00 – 16:00. The sessions are held at either  Ashton Medical Practice or Pennygate Medical Centre. If you have received you … [continue] Smear Clinics

Old Henry Street Medical Centre Children’s Privacy Notice GP Practice Privacy Notice – Patients (TEMPLATE)   NHS Digital have recently announced it is setting up a new primary care data … [continue] Protecting Your Data

We’re still here for you Miss the face to face element of our service? You can now attend a video drop-in session with one of our advisers.  You can still … [continue] Citizens Advice Bureau

WIGAN LOCAL MEDICAL COMMITTEE     Dear Patient, Re: Guidance for patients requesting exemption letters Some patients might be anxious about the Government’s recent announcements around the use of face … [continue] Exemption from Face Masks

Leigh Infirmary Blood Clinic GP Blood Test Appointments As from Monday 1st June 2020 all GP blood tests will be by appointment only .  Appointments can be made by ringing:  … [continue] Blood clinics