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 … [continue] Dr Guest Retirement
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AS SMEAR TEST UPTAKE DROPS, CERVICAL CANCER SURVIVOR SAYS: “A FEW MINUTES COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE.”
“My world collapsed when I was told I had cervical cancer. I thought my three-year-old son was going to be left without a mum and I would be dead at … [continue] AS SMEAR TEST UPTAKE DROPS, CERVICAL CANCER SURVIVOR SAYS: “A FEW MINUTES COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE.”
SOCIAL PRESCRIBING HELPS FORMER QUEEN’S JOCKEY TO RIDE AGAIN
An 84-year-old former jockey for HM The Queen struggling with the impact of limited mobility on his physical and mental wellbeing has been given the chance to ride again… Thanks … [continue] SOCIAL PRESCRIBING HELPS FORMER QUEEN’S JOCKEY TO RIDE AGAIN
STREP A – ADVICE FOR PARENTS
Group Strep A is a bacterial type of germ that can cause scarlet fever. These bacteria also cause other respiratory and skin infections such as strep throat and impetigo (a … [continue] STREP A – ADVICE FOR PARENTS
GPs URGE PATIENTS TO HAVE PROSTATE CANCER CHECK-UPS AS ONE SURVIVOR SAYS ‘BILL TURNBULL, AND A BIG NUDGE FROM THE WIFE, SAVED MY LIFE’
“I was healthy and had no symptoms, but seeing TV’s Bill Turnbull discussing prostate cancer, plus a big nudge from my wife, prompted me to get tested. Thank God I … [continue] GPs URGE PATIENTS TO HAVE PROSTATE CANCER CHECK-UPS AS ONE SURVIVOR SAYS ‘BILL TURNBULL, AND A BIG NUDGE FROM THE WIFE, SAVED MY LIFE’
National Data Opt-Out
https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/about-the-nhs/opt-out-of-sharing-your-health-records/ Why your data is important The NHS uses information about patients (patient data) to research, plan and improve: the services we offer the treatment and care patients receive We … [continue] National Data Opt-Out
ADDITIONAL EVENING AND WEEKEND APPOINTMENTS – PATIENT FEEDBACK REQUESTED
Altrincham Healthcare Alliance Primary Care Network’s five GP practices – Altrincham Medical Practice, Park Medical Practice, Shay Lane Medical Centre (Drs Cranston, Haslam and Connell), St Johns Medical Centre and … [continue] ADDITIONAL EVENING AND WEEKEND APPOINTMENTS – PATIENT FEEDBACK REQUESTED
MONKEYPOX – SYMPTOMS, INFORMATION AND ADVICE
Monkeypox is a rare infectious disease, but, as has been recently highlighted in the media, there are a number of cases in the UK and the number is rising. Monkeypox … [continue] MONKEYPOX – SYMPTOMS, INFORMATION AND ADVICE
GPs URGE PATIENTS TO COMPLETE ‘LIFE-SAVING’ BOWEL CANCER SCREENING TESTS
With an 85% rise in lower gastrointestinal cancers in Trafford in the past two years, GPs are urging patients to complete ‘life-saving’ bowel cancer screening tests. As part of the … [continue] GPs URGE PATIENTS TO COMPLETE ‘LIFE-SAVING’ BOWEL CANCER SCREENING TESTS
GREEN SOCIAL PRESCRIBING: THE NATURAL MEDICINE TO LIFT THE SPIRITS
“It’s the perfect medicine to feel lighter and brighter.” That’s how one woman has described her ‘green prescription’ to an Altrincham-based allotment group which is helping those struggling with anxiety … [continue] GREEN SOCIAL PRESCRIBING: THE NATURAL MEDICINE TO LIFT THE SPIRITS
GPs WARN PATIENTS TO WATCH OUT FOR COVID PASSPORT SCAMS
Trafford residents are being warned to watch out for a fake NHS Covid passport scam which is conning the public into handing over their financial details. Fraudsters are sending texts … [continue] GPs WARN PATIENTS TO WATCH OUT FOR COVID PASSPORT SCAMS
ONE YEAR ON FROM VACCINATING FIRST PERSON IN TRAFFORD THE ACCELERATED BOOSTER PROGRAMME BEGINS
Exactly one year on (December 16) since he administered the Covid-19 vaccine to Trafford’s first patient, Dr Maz Sangha is leading a team of clinicians, staff and volunteers providing the … [continue] ONE YEAR ON FROM VACCINATING FIRST PERSON IN TRAFFORD THE ACCELERATED BOOSTER PROGRAMME BEGINS
COVID BOOSTER: Latest information 30/11/2021
Following updated guidance from the JCVI, the NHS will shortly set out how staff will expand the booster programme – this includes how booster jabs will be given in priority … [continue] COVID BOOSTER: Latest information 30/11/2021
NEW DEDICATED DEBT SERVICE LAUNCHED TO SUPPORT PATIENTS WITH MONEY WORRIES
More than 95,000 Trafford patients struggling with money worries are now able to access a dedicated debt service due to a new partnership between Citizens Advice Trafford, Altrincham Healthcare Alliance … [continue] NEW DEDICATED DEBT SERVICE LAUNCHED TO SUPPORT PATIENTS WITH MONEY WORRIES
PARK MEDICAL PRACTICE WILL BE MOVING TO NEW HOME IN NOVEMBER
Park Medical Practice will be welcoming patients to its new, purpose-built premises on Stockport Road on November 8th. From 8am on Monday 8 November the GP practice will be opening … [continue] PARK MEDICAL PRACTICE WILL BE MOVING TO NEW HOME IN NOVEMBER
BOOSTER ROLL-OUT BEGINS
More than 500 patients received their Covid-19 booster at the Altrincham Health and Wellbeing Centre on Saturday and with the winter months approaching GPs are urging all those eligible for … [continue] BOOSTER ROLL-OUT BEGINS
COVID VACCINATION WALK-IN CLINIC FOR FIRST DOSES. SATURDAY 11 SEPTEMBER. 9.00AM – 12 NOON
To support the roll-out of the Covid vaccination among young people, we are operating a ‘walk-in’ Covid vaccination clinic for those requiring their first dose of the vaccine. Saturday 11 … [continue] COVID VACCINATION WALK-IN CLINIC FOR FIRST DOSES. SATURDAY 11 SEPTEMBER. 9.00AM – 12 NOON
NHS DIGITAL’S COLLECTION OF DATA HELD IN GP MEDICAL RECORDS DEFERRED UNTIL 1 SEPTEMBER 2021
NHS Digital has now stated that to provide more time to speak with patients, doctors, health charities and others, the planned collection of GP data for Planning and Research in … [continue] NHS DIGITAL’S COLLECTION OF DATA HELD IN GP MEDICAL RECORDS DEFERRED UNTIL 1 SEPTEMBER 2021
LATEST ADVICE: ACCESSING COVID-19 VACCINATION STATUS AND TRAVEL
Official government advice has been updated regarding patients accessing their Covid-19 vaccination status. See full details via this link The official advice, updated 21 May 2021, includes: How to access … [continue] LATEST ADVICE: ACCESSING COVID-19 VACCINATION STATUS AND TRAVEL
COVID-19 ‘PASSPORT/DIGITAL HEALTH CERTIFICATES’
Today (28/4/21) Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has confirmed that the NHS App will be used as a ‘Covid passport/digital health certificate’ to prove whether people have had a COVID vaccination, … [continue] COVID-19 ‘PASSPORT/DIGITAL HEALTH CERTIFICATES’
BLOOD CLOTTING AND COVID-19 VACCINATION: INFORMATION FOR PATIENTS
The latest patient information created by Public Health England regarding the COVID-19 vaccination can be viewed in the links below: Patient Leaflet from Public Health England – What to expect … [continue] BLOOD CLOTTING AND COVID-19 VACCINATION: INFORMATION FOR PATIENTS
PARK MEDICAL PRACTICE’S RELOCATION – DETAILS FOR PATIENTS
We are delighted to announce that Park Medical Practice will be moving to large, modern premises in Timperley in the next couple of months. We will contact you again, closer … [continue] PARK MEDICAL PRACTICE’S RELOCATION – DETAILS FOR PATIENTS
COVID-19 VACCINATION CARDS: INFORMATION FOR PATIENTS
We have had a number of enquiries regarding the importance of the COVID-19 vaccination card. We would like to reassure all our patients that these cards are not vital. If … [continue] COVID-19 VACCINATION CARDS: INFORMATION FOR PATIENTS
ALERT: COVID-19 VACCINATION SCAM
We have been made aware of a COVID vaccine scam which has targetted patients via email/text requesting banking details/payment for the vaccine. Please be assured that the COVID-19 vaccine is free … [continue] ALERT: COVID-19 VACCINATION SCAM
‘A RAY OF HOPE’ – HOW CANCER PATIENT DESCRIBED RECEIVING HER COVID VACCINATION
Having spent the pandemic fighting cancer, Kathryn Walsh described receiving her COVID-19 vaccination from Altrincham Healthcare Alliance PCN as “a ray of hope.” Twelve months ago Kathryn discovered a lump … [continue] ‘A RAY OF HOPE’ – HOW CANCER PATIENT DESCRIBED RECEIVING HER COVID VACCINATION
MAYOR OF TRAFFORD ‘IN AWE’ OF GP PRACTICES ROLLING OUT COVID-19 VACCINE TO THOUSANDS OF PATIENTS
As Altrincham Healthcare Alliance’s five local GP practices vaccinated almost 1000 patients today, Mayor of Trafford, Laurence Walsh, said he was “in awe of all those involved” in the roll-out … [continue] MAYOR OF TRAFFORD ‘IN AWE’ OF GP PRACTICES ROLLING OUT COVID-19 VACCINE TO THOUSANDS OF PATIENTS
HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR IS FIRST TRAFFORD PATIENT TO RECEIVE COVID-19 VACCINE

A Holocaust survivor who used his international sprinting skills to inspire Man City legends Mike Summerbee, Colin Bell and Francis Lee has become Trafford’s first patient to receive the coronavirus … [continue] HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR IS FIRST TRAFFORD PATIENT TO RECEIVE COVID-19 VACCINE
OUR PATIENTS ARE THE FIRST IN TRAFFORD TO RECEIVE COVID-19 VACCINE

Patients aged 80 and over from five GP practices will be the first people in Trafford to receive the coronavirus vaccination GP practices will begin vaccinating patients against coronavirus (COVID-19) … [continue] OUR PATIENTS ARE THE FIRST IN TRAFFORD TO RECEIVE COVID-19 VACCINE
Clinical Practice Research Datalink
Park Medical Practice contributes to clinical practice research datalink.
Face coverings guidance
The link below explains what face coverings are, their role in reducing the transmission of Coronavirus (COVID-19), the settings in which they are recommended, and how they should be safely … [continue] Face coverings guidance