Measles is an infection that spreads very easily and can cause serious problems in some people. Having the MMR vaccine is the best way to prevent it. The MMR vaccine … [continue] Measles
Measles
News
Why can’t I get a prescription for an over-the-counter medicine?
A GP, nurse or pharmacist will generally not give you a prescription for over-the-counter (OTC) medicines for a range of minor health conditions. This is because of government policy to … [continue] Why can’t I get a prescription for an over-the-counter medicine?
Tablets for fear of flying: why we don’t prescribe them any more
People sometimes ask the doctor or nurse to prescribe diazepam, or similar drugs like lorazepam temazepam or clonazepam, for fear of flying or to help sleep during flights. Prescribing these … [continue] Tablets for fear of flying: why we don’t prescribe them any more
A request to all our patients from the Doctors
Please do not shout or swear at any of our team. We are unfortunately seeing more behaviour that is unacceptable, and this will ultimately drive team members away and only … [continue] A request to all our patients from the Doctors
Bank Holiday Closure
Out of Hours Poster
Changes to your inhaler
Dear Patient, As part of our practice commitment to provide excellent care and protect our planet, we are reviewing the prescriptions for some inhalers. Which of my inhalers does this … [continue] Changes to your inhaler
Flu and COVID Vaccine
New self-referral direct access chest x-ray service
If you are registered with us, you are able to self-refer to a new direct-access chest x-ray service. These services are being trialed in the hope that early lung cancers … [continue] New self-referral direct access chest x-ray service
Important Notice
Bury GPs are migrating to a new computer system at the beginning of November 2021. This is a major undertaking and will involve a period of computer ‘downtime’ for around … [continue] Important Notice
GP Earnings
“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. However, it should be noted … [continue] GP Earnings
Covid-19 Vaccine SCAM warning
Please be aware of a very convincing SCAM text message about your NHS Covid-19 vaccine. Be very careful and do not click on links unless you are 100% they are … [continue] Covid-19 Vaccine SCAM warning
Your GP surgery remains open
On the 14th September 2020 the Government made a statement around face to face consultations at your GP Surgery. The communication has led to a misunderstanding, in implying that GP … [continue] Your GP surgery remains open
Your GP surgery remains open
Dear Patient On the 14th September 2020 the Government made a statement around face to face consultations at your GP Surgery. The communication has led to a misunderstanding, in implying … [continue] Your GP surgery remains open
Welcome to our new GP
The Doctors and staff are pleased to welcome our new GP, Dr Yu Yagihashi. As you will see, Dr Yagihashi is a very skilled and and accomplished GP and we … [continue] Welcome to our new GP
Our plans for re opening the practice
We are reaching out to you with an update in respect to the practice fully re-opening. We understand our re-opening will be good news as patients seek to have problems … [continue] Our plans for re opening the practice
Registering out of area
You may be aware of the current guidelines from the Government advising patients that it may be possible to register with a practice out of their area and outside the … [continue] Registering out of area
