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Keep protected this winter

keep protected this winter

Winter is a season of fun, festivities and family times you don’t want to miss. However, as it gets colder viruses like flu and RSV can spread more easily. These viruses can lead to serious illness and even time in hospital. Thankfully every winter the NHS offers free vaccines, to those most at risk, to…

Winter vaccinations

keep well all winter

Winter viruses can cause serious illness and long term health problems. Find out which vaccines you and your family can get this winter, and where to get them. Keep protected this winter. Search: NHS GM Winter vaccinations

Flu vaccination for school ages

Flu vaccination

Flu can make your child unwell. Look out for the consent form to make sure they get their nasal spray vaccine at school. Keep them protected this winter. Search: NHS GM Winter vaccinations

YYGP – You and your general Practice

You and your general practice (YYGP) has been developed to help patients understand what to expect from their general practice and how they can get the best from their GP team. YYGP also enables patient to provide feedback or raise concerns with their GP Practice, Healthwatch or the integrated care board (ICB). The YYGP document…

The NHS might ask you to confirm your home address

The NHS sometimes sends messages to confirm your home address. This information will help you know if these messages are real. The NHS sends these messages by letter, email and text message. The email sender’s name is NHS Confirm your address. The email address is nhs.confirm.your.address@notifications.service.gov.uk. Emails can include a web link. Use this link…

Safety Alert: Weight Loss Injections including Semaglutide (Wegovy or Ozempic) or Tirzepatide (Mounjaro); pregnancy, contraceptive pill and HRT

Safety Alerts: Weight Loss Injections including semaglutide (Wegovy or Ozempic) or tirzepatide (Mounjaro); pregnancy, contraceptive pill and HRT You have been signposted to this webpage as you have been flagged up as a patient who is using injectable weight loss medication, in combination with either the contraceptive pill and / or oral progestogens for endometrial…

Mounjaro Patient Update

Mounjaro Update poster

Tirzepatide ( brand name Mounjaro® ) weight loss medication We know the media is reporting that this is now available through your GP or another provider in the NHS but there are very strict eligibility criteria. Please do not contact the practice or make an appointment with your GP to discuss medication for weight loss….

How to keep the whole family healthy and well this August

Pre school vaccination reminders

The Get To Know Where to Go campaign from NHS GM is back to support you and your family right through August. If young people are feeling the strain of impending exam results day, you can find links to a whole range of resources and support on the NHS GM website. If you have little…

drug safety alert for Pfizer and GSK RSV vaccines

We have been recently informed of a drug safety alert in relation to both the Pfizer RSV and GSK RSV vaccines. Our records indicate that you may have received this vaccine from the practice. The alert involves a recent study who has shown there to be a small increase in the risk of Guillain-Barré syndrome…

How to stay healthy and well this summer

if your not sure where to go NHS 111 can help

Summer is the perfect time for family fun, sunshine, and making memories. You can help your summer run smoothly by getting to know where to go in case of injury or illness, so you can get the help you need more quickly. Because accidents happen and little ones will always pick up bugs! Parents and…

Stay hydrated in the heat

stay hydrated information poster

Stay hydrated during the hot period by following this helpful advice: Stop Infection, Drink More! – Aim for 6-8 drinks per day, unless advised otherwise by your GP – Do not wait until you feel thirsty to have a drink – Drink more in the morning if you worry about getting up at night –…

Breast cancer screening

Why the NHS offers breast screening We offer screening because it can save lives from breast cancer. Breast screening can find signs of breast cancer at an early stage. We look for cancers that are too small for you to feel or see. Finding breast cancer early means that your treatment may be simpler and…

Top tips for the bank holiday from NHS Greater Manchester

get to know where to go

That time of year is approaching – the days are getting longer, we’re starting to defrost from winter and there are a string of bank holidays to look forward to. Spring can however be a pressured time for health services. With the bank holidays only weeks away, NHS Greater Manchester is planting the seed to…

Dr Alison Mathews

The Practice would like to welcome Dr Alison Mathews to the Team. Dr Mathews will be working a Wednesday and Friday each week.

Dr Guest retirement

I would like to inform you that Dr Guest is retiring from Park Medical 31st August 2023. Dr Guest has been a valued colleague and GP to many for the last 23 years at Park Medical. I am pleased to announce that Dr Fareeha Saeed will be joining me as a new Partner at Park…