NHS Digital have recently announced it is setting up a new primary care data collection service which will begin on the 1st September 2021. The General Practice Data for Planning … [continue] Protecting Your Data

“From Saturday 6th March, patients aged 55 – 59 (in priority group 8) will receive a letter from NHS England inviting them to book an appointment at one of the … [continue] Covid Update March 2021

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

Whilst coronavirus is infectious to children it is rarely serious. If your child is unwell it is likely to be a non-coronavirus illness, rather than coronavirus itself. Whilst it is … [continue] Advice for parents during coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS – FEBRUARY 2020 IF YOU SUSPECT/ARE WORRIED THAT YOU MAY HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH AN INFECTED PERSON AND HAVE ANY SYMPTOMS OF COUGH FEVER OR BREATHING DIFFICULTIES PLEASE … [continue] Coronavirus update February 2020

Early in the New Year the PPG will be carrying out our annual patient survey and we would be very grateful for your honest and constructive feedback.

We now have a Walking Group that holds weekly health walks in partnership with our other local medical practices. The Walking Group meets every Tuesday (weather permitting) at 1.30pm from … [continue] Why not join our walking group

If you are a member of the armed forces veterans & reservists, please let the Practice know.

Any patient can now self-refer for physiotherapy. No need to see the GP. Please ask at reception for further details and a referral form.

This practice plans to offer the facility for patients to view online, export or print detailed coded information held in their own records when our Clinical Supplier, SystmOne, provides this … [continue] Patient Online Service