Unsworth Group Practice

13/11/2025

This week is Anti-Bullying Week a reminder that kindness costs nothing but means everything.

Whether it’s in schools, workplaces, online, or in our communities, bullying can affect anyone and the impact can be long-lasting.

At The Unsworth Group Practice, we’re proud to support a culture of respect, inclusion, and kindness for everyone.

If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of bullying, emotionally or physically please don’t hesitate to reach out. Our team is here to help. 💬

🩵 This year’s theme: “Change Starts With Us” small acts of kindness can make a big difference.

05/11/2025

💉 Flu Vaccination Walk-In Clinics Available! 🏥

There’s still time to get a flu vaccine if you haven’t yet this season.
We’re offering walk-in flu vaccination clinics at both Westhoughton Surgery and Blackrod Health Centre during our opening hours.
No appointment needed, just come, speak to a member of our reception team and get your flu jab to stay protected this season!

Protect yourself and others from the flu this winter! ✅

Feel free to share this with friends and family who are registered with The Unsworth Group Practice and may need their flu vaccination

24/10/2025

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Women’s Health Hub – Westhoughton

Are you registered with a Bolton GP practice?

Looking for long-acting contraception or women’s health support?

If you’re registered with any GP practice in Bolton, you can access our Women’s Health Hub services, you don’t need to be registered with The Unsworth Group practice.

Our Women’s Health Hub offers:
💙 Copper or Hormonal Coil fitting
💙 Contraceptive Implants
💙 Ring Pessary care

📍 Located at Peter House Surgery, Westhoughton (BL5 3UB)

💻 You can self-refer easily by scanning the QR code on this poster or visiting www.unsworthgroup.com

17/10/2025

TRIAGE FORM UPDATE

Starting Monday, 20th October, medical triage forms will only be available to complete from 8:00 AM.

Admin and routine care forms remain available throughout the practice’s opening hours.

If you have a new medical issue or worsening symptoms, you must complete a medical triage form, not an admin or routine care form.

Please share this information with family or friends who may not use social media.

08/10/2025

📞 Important Update: New Phone System Launching Tomorrow! ☎️

Starting tomorrow, we will begin upgrading our phone system. This new system includes a call-back feature, designed to help reduce wait times and make reaching us much easier and more convenient.

Here’s what you can expect:
✅ Shorter waiting times on calls
✅ The option to receive a call back instead of staying on hold
✅ A smoother, more reliable phone experience overall.

Please be patient with our reception team throughout the day as they adapt to this new technology, it’s a big change for all of us, and your understanding means a lot.

We’re confident this upgrade will improve the way we communicate and make your experience with us even better. Thank you for your continued support!

29/09/2025

25/09/2025

💜 Calling all Carers! 💜

Together with Bolton Carers Support we are holding a FREE carers event at the Community Garden, Daisy Hill Cricket Club 🪴
Come and explore the Community Garden, find out how you can get involved, meet other Carers as well as our Social Prescribers and our fantastic colleagues at Bolton Carers Support!

📍Tuesday 7th October, 11am - 1pm
😋 Free Pasty and drinks

No need to book, just turn up but if you need further information, please contact Julie wright on 07546 305455

22/09/2025

New at Peter House Surgery!

We’re excited to let you know we now have a self-service Health Kiosk in reception.

➡️Check your blood pressure
➡️Record your height & weight
➡️Calculate your BMI

It’s quick and easy, just pop your details into the machine, and your readings will automatically be saved to your patient record.

A simple way to keep track of your health during your next visit.

18/09/2025

18/09/2025

People in Westhoughton Bolton will be offered NHS Lung Cancer Screening this Autumn 2025.

The lung health checks will be available to people who are current OR former cigarette or sh**ha smokers aged 55-74.

The mobile clinic will be based at Tesco, Hindley, Cross Street, Hindley, WN2 3AT on Monday 22 September.

For more information you can contact their booking team on 0161 529 0900.

You can read about symptoms of lung cancer here: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/lung-cancer/symptoms/

03/09/2025

Perinatal Mental Wellbeing Group in Westhoughton

NEST is a perinatal support group based in Westhoughton that supports parents and carers whatever the need. It is run by MhIST (Mental Health Independent Support Team), a charity supporting people in Bolton for over 30-years.

We can support people struggling with low moods, anxious thoughts, worries through pregnancy and beyond. We can signpost to other groups and agencies that can help with practical needs for you and your home. We want to tackle loneliness, help with mental health worries, helping with socialising and meeting new people or just bringing your friends along with you to encourage your journey with your baby and child. Our aim is to help your Nurturing journey with your baby and child, by Encouraging you with Support to help you Thrive.

It is free to attend. Please email Rebecca.campbell@mhist.co.uk for more information.

28/08/2025

💉✨ Flu vaccines 2025

➡️ Pregnant women and children aged 2–3 years are now being invited for their flu jabs.
📅 Other eligible groups will be contacted from 1st October 2025.

📢 No need to call – we’ll be in touch with all eligible patients within the next few weeks.