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Opening times for Greater Manchester Pharmacies
Please visit https://greatermanchester.communitypharmacy.org.uk/our-news/gm-pharmacy-christmas-opening-hours/ To view opening times for Greater Manchester Pharmacies
Winter Support for Patients 2024
2024 Please see attached information on how to access support this winter for Benefits, rent, bills, food or staying warm plus vaccinations and where to get help. 20241121 Amended Winter … [continue] Winter Support for Patients 2024
MHRA asks patients to report without delay any safety problem with their continuous glucose monitor or insulin pump
MHRA asks patients to report without delay any safety problem with their continuous glucose monitor or insulin pump Please follow the step by step guide here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/report-safety-concerns-with-insulin-pumps-and-continuous-glucose-monitoring-equipment
Extremely dangerous pills containing nitazenes may be in circulation in the Greater Manchester area.
20240829 GM greenyellow pill nitazene alert
Important Notice – Campaign to improve General Practice
In the week ahead, you may hear news about the British Medical Association’s campaign to improve General Practice. What’s it about? The funding for General Practice – which pays for … [continue] Important Notice – Campaign to improve General Practice
Breastfeeding Support Groups
Please see attached for detail sof local support groups and sessions
Friends and Family Results – See our complete results
FFT Poster Results Sept 2024
Thu 20 June – Clean Air Day Picnic

Make a noise for Clean Air Day on 20 June 2024. Meet people, have fun and improve our community! The sun is shining! Come to a picnic – bring family, … [continue] Thu 20 June – Clean Air Day Picnic
Ketamine warning – adulterated with Xylazine
Please see important and urgent warning ketamine warning Mcr 4 june 2024
Right Care, first Time
General practice is facing unprecedented pressure. Demand is exceeding capacity, patients can feel frustrated by new system or by being asked to someone that isn’t a GP. The IGPM new … [continue] Right Care, first Time
GP Earnings 22/23
NHS England require that the net earnings of doctors engaged in the practice is publicised and the required. Disclosure is shown below. However, it should be noted that the prescribed … [continue] GP Earnings 22/23
Practice Closures & Training dates 2025
2025 – The Practice will be closed for Bank Holidays on: New Year’s Day Wednesday 1st January 2025 Good Friday Friday 18th April 2025 Easter Monday Monday 21st April … [continue] Practice Closures & Training dates 2025
Get Online – Greater Manchester Support for disabled people
Digital support offer for disabled people – Please see the links below which list the support Digital inclusion support available for residents with disabilities. Ranging from accessing devices to 1:1 … [continue] Get Online – Greater Manchester Support for disabled people
Online adult ADHD screening tool
As the awareness of ADHD grows, it is important that the access to appropriate screening and assessment is available. The thinkADHD screening tool is now free and available to be … [continue] Online adult ADHD screening tool
Friends and Family Survey Results
March 2024 Friends and Family results: Mar 2024 Our Friends and Family Survey asks “Overall, how was your experience of our service. Please see below for our most recent … [continue] Friends and Family Survey Results
Information for patients re the Junior Doctor strike & where to get the help you need
20231227 Information for patients re where to get help and strike action Please click on the link for full information – when we are open you can contact us as … [continue] Information for patients re the Junior Doctor strike & where to get the help you need
Important information for patients regarding cancer screening for trans men women and or non-binary people
20231120 Cancer screening for trans men women and or non-binary people
Stay well this winter – Cold weather guidance
Cold weather guidance New guidance in relation to cold weather has been published to support the UKHSA’s Adverse Weather and Health Plan: Cold weather and health: guidance and advice – this information … [continue] Stay well this winter – Cold weather guidance
Do you need a Covid Vaccination but have an allergy or complex vaccination history?
complexvaccineclinic@nca.nhs.uk Patients can self-refer by sending your name and phone number along with a request for a vaccination to the email address – there’s no need to ask a Doctor … [continue] Do you need a Covid Vaccination but have an allergy or complex vaccination history?
A leaflet if someone you know is showing any signs of an eating disorder
Resources for help when you notice signs or symptoms of an eating disorder Children-and-young-people-with-suspected-eating-disorders-28-January-2022
Get to know where to go – Information for patients – who do you need to see?
Who do you need to see? A list of resources for patients – get the right treatment and service for your problem or query
Resources to help support patients and parents with self harm issues
Young people and self-harm newsletter content
GP Practice Patient Survey
Please see our response to our Patient Survey data GP Survey Results 23.10.2023 Practice Response
Health advice for Farm visits
Farm visits Visiting a farm is an enjoyable and educational experience for many people, particularly children. However, visiting a farm carries a small risk of catching infection from animals or … [continue] Health advice for Farm visits
GP Earnings data Year End 2022
NHS England require that the net earnings of doctors engaged in the Practice is publicised and the required disclosure is shown below. However, it should be noted that the prescribed … [continue] GP Earnings data Year End 2022
Letter for Black African, Caribbean and Black British ethnicities, who have a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes.
THE ALEXANDRA PRACTICE 365 Wilbraham Road Whalley Range Manchester M16 8NG Telephone: 0161 860 4400 02.02.2023 Dear Patient, West Central Manchester Primary Care Network in partnership with Manchester Local Care … [continue] Letter for Black African, Caribbean and Black British ethnicities, who have a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes.
Strep A – Advice for parents and caregivers
What is Strep A? Strep A (short for Group A Streptococcus) is a bacterial type of germ that can cause scarlet fever. These bacteria also cause other respiratory and skin … [continue] Strep A – Advice for parents and caregivers
New practice website! And launch of askmyGP service
New practice website! And launch of askmyGP service. We have listened to feedback and have a new practice website. This includes links to an online service called askmyGP for contacting the practice, … [continue] New practice website! And launch of askmyGP service
Patient engagement results
Patient engagement results regarding merger of the Alexandra Practice & Princess Road Surgery Please view the Patient Engagement Results regarding the merger of The Alexandra Practice and Princess Road Surgery.
Smallpox vaccine
Sexual health services across Greater Manchester have received a small supply of a smallpox vaccine. This vaccine can be used to protect people from the monkeypox virus. There is a limited … [continue] Smallpox vaccine
NHS Data sharing opt out
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 get … [continue] NHS Data sharing opt out