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MOUNJARO GP INFORMATION
PLEASE CLICK ON LINK BELOW FOR DETAIL OF MOUNJARO INJECTION Mounjaro Poster FIN
PRACTICE NEWSLETTER
Please see the attachment for our monthly Practice newsletter – see what’s new this month at the practice. May Newsletter
HOME FIRE SAFETY
Click on the link below for details of a free home fire safety assessment Home Fire Safety
HEALTH EDUCATION SESSIONS IN LEIGH
Please click on the link below to find out details of Health support for muscular, bone or joint pain issues. Sessions held at Leigh Sports Centre Health Education Sessions
END OF LIFE/PALLIATIVE CARE HELP FOR CARERS
Wigan Borough Palliative and End of Life Care Hub THOMAS LINACRE CENTRE An opportunity to talk to a member of the Hospice team CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW FOR FURTHER … [continue] END OF LIFE/PALLIATIVE CARE HELP FOR CARERS
CHANGE OF PRACTICE NAME
From 1st April 2025 NHS England agrees and consents to the current Partnership (GP Contract holders) Dr Geeta Datla, Dr Greg Lears, Dr Josephine Greene and Dr Gen Tat Wong … [continue] CHANGE OF PRACTICE NAME
Vaccinations to prevent diseases
The following vaccines are available at the surgery for patients as follows: Shingles vaccination for patients 65 years and over Pneumonia Vaccination for patients 65 years and over RSV Vaccination … [continue] Vaccinations to prevent diseases
Respiratory prevention vaccination
Please open the link below for details of the vaccine and to see if you are eligible for it. If you are, please contact the surgery to make an appointment … [continue] Respiratory prevention vaccination
NEED SUPPORT BUT DON’T KNOW WHERE TO TURN?
Come and speak to our Community Link Work. Click on the link below for details of times and location. CLW poster
ANDYS MAN CLUB
ANDYSMANCLUB are a men’s suicide prevention charity, offering free-to-attend peer-to-peer support groups across the United Kingdom and online. We want to end the stigma surrounding men’s mental health and help … [continue] ANDYS MAN CLUB
DOMESTIC ABUSE INFORMATION
Please click on the links below to access information and help for victims of domestic abuse either yourself or someone you know: New Drop IN Posters 2024 Domestic Abuse Information … [continue] DOMESTIC ABUSE INFORMATION
CRISIS HARBOUR
The Crisis Harbour is more than just a few hours of support – it’s a place of connection, compassion, and community. Click on the link below for further information: Crisis … [continue] CRISIS HARBOUR
LIVING WITH DIABETES
CARDIAC SUPPORT GROUP
PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO GET DETAILS OF A CARDIAC SUPPORT GROUP Cardiac Support Group Poster
ADULT AUTISM DROP IN CENTRE
Please click on the link below to get details of an Adult Autism Drop In Centre in Leigh Poster Adult Autism
COVID VACCINATIONS – SPRING 2025
Covid vaccination are being given locally but not at the practice. Online To arrange an appointment online, google ‘covid national booking system’ which will direct you to where you can … [continue] COVID VACCINATIONS – SPRING 2025
New phone number
Our new contact number will be 01942 367795, the new number will change from 12.09.24, we do apologise if this causes any issues but we are hoping it will be … [continue] New phone number
Phone System
We just wanted to update you that we will be moving over to a new phone system in the next coming months, we are hoping for a smooth transition but … [continue] Phone System
Health Advice and Support
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
DO YOU CARE FOR A PERSON WITH DEMENTIA?
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
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
u3a – Learn, Laugh, Live!
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!
Looking After Elderly Parents
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
Armed Forces
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 Forces
Run Talk Run!
Click on link below to see details RunTalkRun Poster A5
FLU VACCINATIONS
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!
Patient Survey August 2023
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
Mental Health Support Service
Please click on the links below for more information Wigan Talking Therapies Business Cards Talking Therapies Poster Talking Therapies Wigan A5 flyer (0.5) Talking Therapies Wigan A5 flyer (0.5) Talking … [continue] Mental Health Support Service
Diabetic Eye Screening
Click on the link below to see details of diabetic eye screening: GM North DESP Poster v1