Patients can now self-refer for physiotherapy without visiting the GP first by filling in this form: Adult MSK Physio Self-Ref Form Please note: If you have any of the following, … [continue] SELF REFERRAL TO PHYSIOTHERAPY
VITAMIN D Supplements
The Government is writing to Clinically Extremely Vulnerable (CEV) patients to offer free Vitamin D supplements to them. If you receive a letter about Vitamin D please follow the directions … [continue] VITAMIN D Supplements
CORONA VIRUS VACCINATIONS
The practice does not yet have access to the new Corona Virus Vaccines. When we receive information about the vaccines we will advise our patients where and when to receive … [continue] CORONA VIRUS VACCINATIONS
FLU VACCINE SEASON 2020 – 2021
The practice continues to have Flu Vaccines available for our vulnerable adults, patients over 65 years old and those patients, regardless of age, if they have a chronic disease, and … [continue] FLU VACCINE SEASON 2020 – 2021
Recovery from Covid 19
If you or someone you care for are recovering from Covid 19 please click on the link below for some very useful information: Home
COVID19 Returning to School?
Please see below for advice to parents/guardians on children returning to school provided by Wigan Local Medical Committee May 26th 2020 Guidance Note for Parents of Children If … [continue] COVID19 Returning to School?
Immunisations while Covid-19 active – Children/Teenagers
The practice will continue to provide childhood vaccinations while the Covid-19 outbreak is active as it is extremely important that our patients are given immunity to the most serious of … [continue] Immunisations while Covid-19 active – Children/Teenagers
PATIENT INFORMATION RE: CORONAVIRUS COVID-19
AS OF 16/03/2020 THE FAMILY MEDICAL PRACTICE IS ADVISING ALL PATIENTS TO CONTACT US BY TELEPHONE AND NOT ATTEND THE PRACTICE UNTIL THE CLINICIANS DECIDE IF IT IS NECESSARY FOR YOU … [continue] PATIENT INFORMATION RE: CORONAVIRUS COVID-19
DENTAL URGENT CARE CONTACT NUMBERS
Urgent In Hours Care 01942 614 390 – Urgent Out of Hours Care 01942 481 410 Please note: The above numbers are to be used by patients in the Wigan Borough area only Download the … [continue] DENTAL URGENT CARE CONTACT NUMBERS
Family and Friends Test
Each time you attend the practice there is an opportunity to let us know how we are doing – you can complete a Family & Friends Test form in the … [continue] Family and Friends Test
Out of hours information
Urgent Medical Assistance/ Out of Hours/HUB If you have a life-threatening medical emergency please dial 999. NHS 111 now provides advice and out of hours cover for Wigan Borough CCG. … [continue] Out of hours information
Online Services
online services are available for faster and easier access to the practice – just contact the practice and speak to a receptionist who will arrange the online services start up.
GDPR/ General Data Protection Regulation 2018
The Family Medical Practice is very serious about the way in which we handle your personal information and adheres to the GDPR regulations to provide protection and privacy:- How we … [continue] GDPR/ General Data Protection Regulation 2018
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON OPENING TIMES
Please note that the surgery remains open every Wednesday afternoon from 1-6:30 pm. WEDNESDAY AFTERNOONS Patients are able to collect and drop off prescriptions, speak to the receptionist in person … [continue] WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON OPENING TIMES
Improving access
Improving access to general practice: Evening and Weekend appointments are available.
Dental Urgent Care Contact Numbers
Urgent In Hours Care 01942 614 390 – Urgent Out of Hours Care 01942 481 410 Please note: The above numbers are to be used by patients in the Wigan … [continue] Dental Urgent Care Contact Numbers
ARMED FORCES VETERANS
the_armed_forces_covenant ARMED FORCES VETERANS THIS MEANS YOU! Here at The Family Medical Practice we are proud to say that we support The Military Covenant. We would like any of our … [continue] ARMED FORCES VETERANS
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Care.data removed Care.data was intended to extract the clinical contents of the GP record, along with partially anonymised information including age, gender and a partial postcode. This was to be … [continue] care.data
Pharmacy Minor Ailment Scheme
Wigan Borough CCG Pharmacy Minor Ailment Scheme WBCCG commissions a Minor Ailment Scheme which allows patients to consult the Community Pharmacist rather than the GP for a range of current … [continue] Pharmacy Minor Ailment Scheme
Antibiotics
It may not always necessary or advisable to receive Anti Biotics for simple conditions such as sore throats, colds, coughs, or chest problems. Please discuss the need for anti biotics … [continue] Antibiotics
CARERS
If you look after a family member, friend, or neighbour on a voluntary basis – not paid for this service, then you are a carer and we would like to … [continue] CARERS
NAMED GP FOR ALL PATIENTS
The Family Medical Practice would like to inform ALL patients that their Named GP at the practice is Dr S.S.A.H. Shahbazi. Dr Shahbazi has overall responsibility for the care and … [continue] NAMED GP FOR ALL PATIENTS
Fitness to Work Certificate
Fitness to Work Certificate If you are unfit for work due to illness, you DO NOT require a fit note (previously known as a ‘sick note’) from your GP for the … [continue] Fitness to Work Certificate
Whooping Cough vaccine for pregnant women
Please note that from 1/10/12 if you are 28 weeks pregnant or over you should contact the practice and make an appointment with the Practice Nurse for a Pertussis Vaccine … [continue] Whooping Cough vaccine for pregnant women
GP salary information
All GP practices are required to declare the mean earnings (e.g. average pay) for GPs working to deliver NHS services to patients at each practice. The average pay for GPs … [continue] GP salary information