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Patient Notice

We are open Monday – Friday 8am – 6:30pm (closed on weekends and bank holidays). We take urgent clinical requests to see GPs or Advanced Nurse Practitioners between 7am and 10am via our PATCHS form.

Please be advised the majority of our appointments are on the day so please try to contact on a day you are available to attend the practice. Routine requests – such as blood tests, smears, asthma reviews, prescriptions, fit notes etc. may be submitted via our PATCHS ‘admin query’ form between 7am – 6:30pm. We will deal with your request within 1 working day.

Wishing all our patients a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 

Please be aware that the practice will be closed on the following dates:

  • Thursday 25 December (Christmas Day)
  • Friday 26 December (Boxing Day)
  • Thursday 1 January (New Year’s Day)

If you require medical advice while the practice is closed, please contact NHS 111 online or by phone. In an emergency, please call 999.

Thank you for your understanding. We wish you a safe, happy, and healthy festive season.

Diet, weight management, wellbeing, lifestyle support and advice   

NHS advice on healthy lifestyle choices: nhs.uk/healthier-families/about-and-contact/  

 Lifestyle advice and information: liveyourlifewell.info/   

  NHS weight loss website and app: nhs.uk/better-health/lose-weight/  

 National NHS Digital Weight Management Progamme: england.nhs.uk/digital-weight-management/ (GPs and community pharmacies can refer patients.)  

 Talking Therapies Manchester free confidential talking therapies: gmmh.nhs.uk/manchester-talking-therapies/ (GPs and patients can refer.)  

The NHS Type 2 Diabetes Path to Remission Programme provides a low-calorie total diet replacement treatment for people who are living with Type 2 diabetes and obesity: england.nhs.uk/diabetes/treatment-care/diabetes-remission/  

Healthy Living for people with Type 2 diabetes is a free, online NHS programme that supports people to live well with Type 2 diabetes. It includes information and advice about the condition, eating well, becoming more active, how to look after body and mind, and other NHS services and support: england.nhs.uk/diabetes/digital-innovations-to-support-diabetes-outcomes/healthy-living/  

GM Moving provides information on local resources, groups, and activities to support a healthy lifestyle and well-being: gmmoving.co.uk/ways-to-keep-moving/  

 BeWell offers a free 12-week Slimming World membership for residents with a BMI of 25+: thebiglifegroup.com/free-slimming-world-vouchers/  

Page published: 9 May 2023
Last updated: 12 March 2025