Garnet Fold Practice

Garnet Fold Practice We also have a Branch surgery : Southbrook, Walker avenue BL3 2DN

📢 We’re recruiting – Admin/Reception TeamAn opportunity is available to join an established admin/reception team. This r...
27/01/2026

📢 We’re recruiting – Admin/Reception Team

An opportunity is available to join an established admin/reception team. This role is suited to someone with previous experience working in General Practice, strong customer care skills, and good IT skills. Experience using the EMIS clinical system is essential.

📌 Please note: practice policy does not allow patients or their family members to be registered at the surgery.

📧 If interested, please email a CV to: gmicb-bol.p82009@nhs.net

We look forward to hearing from you.

📢 Update to bowel cancer screeningThere’s been an important update to bowel cancer screening. FIT kits are now sent to e...
27/01/2026

📢 Update to bowel cancer screening

There’s been an important update to bowel cancer screening. FIT kits are now sent to everyone aged 50–74.

When completed kits are returned, they’re checked at a lower threshold, meaning even tiny amounts of blood can be picked up. If anything is found, further tests can happen earlier, when treatment is most effective.

✔ Same simple kit
✔ Sent every 2 years
✔ Most people won’t need any further tests

When your kit arrives, put it somewhere you’ll remember – by the loo works best 🚽
Don’t put it off.

🔗 Find out more:
https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/bowel-cancer-screening/

Regular exercise plays a vital role in maintaining both physical and mental health, and it does not have to mean spendin...
26/01/2026

Regular exercise plays a vital role in maintaining both physical and mental health, and it does not have to mean spending hours in the gym. Being active can help reduce the risk of long-term conditions, improve mood and boost energy levels, while also supporting independence as we age.

Examples of regular exercise include:
🚴‍♂️ Brisk walking or cycling to improve heart health
💪 Strength exercises like carrying shopping or resistance training to build muscle
🧘‍♀️Balance and flexibility activities such as yoga or stretching to reduce falls and stiffness
💙 Low-impact activities like swimming or chair-based exercises, especially later in life

Staying active in ways you enjoy makes it easier to keep exercise as part of everyday life.

Learn about the health benefits of exercise: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/exercise-health-benefits/

Explore exercise ideas for weight loss without the gym: https://patient.info/features/healthy-living/the-best-exercises-for-weight-loss-if-you-hate-the-gym

Read advice on exercising safely in later life: https://patient.info/features/healthy-living/how-to-exercise-safely-in-later-life

23/01/2026

Looking after your mental wellbeing is just as important as caring for your physical health. The Better Health – Mind Plan Quiz helps you create a personalised plan with simple, practical actions to support how you’re feeling right now. From managing stress and anxiety to improving sleep and boosting mood, trusted advice and resources can help you take positive steps for your mental health. 💙🧠✨

Take the Mind Plan Quiz: https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/mental-wellbeing-tips/your-mind-plan-quiz/

Read the latest mental health features and advice: https://patient.info/features/mental-health?sort=recent

Cervical Cancer Prevention Week is a reminder of the importance of taking steps to protect your health. Cervical screeni...
21/01/2026

Cervical Cancer Prevention Week is a reminder of the importance of taking steps to protect your health. Cervical screening helps detect abnormal cells before they can turn into cancer, and attending when invited can save lives.

Understanding the facts, challenging common myths and knowing what to expect from screening can help reduce anxiety and encourage more people to attend. Reliable information and support are available to help you make informed choices about your cervical health. 💗🩺✨

Learn more from The Eve Appeal: https://eveappeal.org.uk/

Read NHS guidance on cervical screening: https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/cervical-screening/

Explore myths and facts about cervical screening: https://patient.info/features/cancer/what-are-the-common-myths-and-facts-about-cervical-screening

19/01/2026

Sinusitis can cause uncomfortable symptoms such as facial pain or pressure, a blocked or runny nose, headaches and reduced sense of smell. While many cases improve on their own, treatments like pain relief, nasal sprays, steam inhalation and self-care can help ease symptoms, and medical advice may be needed if symptoms last longer or worsen. Knowing the signs and treatment options can help you manage sinusitis more effectively and understand when to seek help. 🤧💧🩺✨

Read detailed clinical information on sinusitis: https://patient.info/doctor/ear-nose-throat/sinusitis-pro

Get NHS advice on symptoms and treatment: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/sinusitis-sinus-infection/

16/01/2026

During National Obesity Awareness Week, the NHS Digital Weight Management Programme highlights the support available to help people achieve and maintain a healthier weight. This free, online programme is designed for eligible adults and focuses on practical tools for healthier eating, increasing physical activity and making sustainable behaviour changes that last. 🚶‍♂️💙

Taking part can help improve confidence, boost energy levels and support both physical and mental wellbeing over the long term. Support is flexible, accessible from home and built around real-life routines, making healthier changes more achievable. 🥗✨

Learn more about the NHS Digital Weight Management Programme: https://www.england.nhs.uk/digital-weight-management/

You can get oral contraception and emergency contraception directly from participating pharmacies, without needing a pre...
14/01/2026

You can get oral contraception and emergency contraception directly from participating pharmacies, without needing a prescription or GP appointment. This makes accessing contraception quicker and more convenient, helping you stay in control of your s*xual health. Trained pharmacy teams can offer confidential advice and support to help you choose the right option for you. 💊🩺

Emergency contraception can stop you getting pregnant after unprotected s*x (s*x without contraception or when contraception might have failed). If you need emergency contraception after having unprotected s*x, speak to your local pharmacist as soon as you can. You need to use emergency contraception within 3 to 5 days of having unprotected s*x. ✨

Find a pharmacy offering contraception without a prescription: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/pharmacies/find-a-pharmacy-offering-contraceptive-pill-without-prescription/

Living well is about taking care of your health in ways that fit into everyday life, and trusted NHS advice can support ...
12/01/2026

Living well is about taking care of your health in ways that fit into everyday life, and trusted NHS advice can support you at every step. 💙✨

Whether you want to eat a more balanced diet, reach or maintain a healthy weight, move your body more, improve your sleep, quit smoking or cut down on alcohol, there is practical guidance to help you make lasting changes.

Support is also available for addiction and s*xual health, helping you look after both your physical and mental wellbeing. Making small, positive changes today can lead to a healthier, happier future. 🌱💪

Explore NHS Live Well advice on healthy eating, exercise, sleep, addiction and s*xual health: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/

Pain that’s unusual for you - even if it doesn’t feel severe - can sometimes be a sign of cancer.Don’t ignore symptoms t...
09/01/2026

Pain that’s unusual for you - even if it doesn’t feel severe - can sometimes be a sign of cancer.
Don’t ignore symptoms that don’t go away.

Cancer doesn’t care if “it doesn’t hurt that much.”
💙 Your GP wants to help - get checked.

Starting the new year smoke free can make a huge difference to your health, finances and wellbeing. 🚭 Creating a persona...
09/01/2026

Starting the new year smoke free can make a huge difference to your health, finances and wellbeing. 🚭

Creating a personal quit smoking plan helps you understand your triggers, set clear goals and prepare for cravings so you can quit with confidence and support. Taking that first step today can lead to lasting change. 💪✨

Create your personal quit smoking plan: https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/ready-to-quit-smoking/personal-quit-plan/

If you would like more support, you can contact your GP practice and they will be able to help you get started on your journey to quit smoking 🚭🌱✨

🎶 Dementia Music Cafés in Bolton 🎶Manchester Camerata Orchestra is working with Bolton Dementia Support to deliver Demen...
07/01/2026

🎶 Dementia Music Cafés in Bolton 🎶

Manchester Camerata Orchestra is working with Bolton Dementia Support to deliver Dementia Music Cafés in Bolton, as part of a wider programme of 20 Music Cafés across Greater Manchester.

These sessions are free to attend for people living with dementia and their carers, and offer a relaxed, welcoming space to enjoy music together – no musical experience needed.

✨ Empowering people with dementia to express themselves through music
💬 Discover new ways to communicate
💙 A lifeline of support for carers

📍 Weekly sessions during term time:
• New Bury UCAN Centre, Farnworth – Wednesdays, 1:30–3:00pm
• Bolton Wanderers Toughsheet Stadium, Bolton – Thursdays, 1:30–3:00pm

Address

376 St Helens Road
Bolton
BL33RR

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 6:30pm
Thursday 8am - 6:30pm
Friday 8am - 6:30pm

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