Golborne Surgery

20/02/2026

https://www.wigan.gov.uk/Resident/Education/Family-Hubs/index.aspx

Family Hubs are a new way of bringing together all the support a family may need, from pregnancy through to young people turning 19 (or 25 if they have a Special Educational need or disability (SEND).

20/02/2026

📲✨ Never miss a message from the NHS ✨📲
Got the NHS App? Make sure your notifications are switched on so you receive important messages as soon as they’re sent — no logging in, no checking, no delays ⏰💬
Stay informed about appointments, updates and important information instantly.
Here’s how to turn notifications on:
🔵 Log in to the NHS App
🔵 Tap the Account icon (top corner)
🔵 Go to Settings
🔵 Select Manage notifications
🔵 Follow the link to your device settings and make sure notifications are enabled ✅
🎥 Need help? Watch this short guide:
https://youtu.be/R8otAic3xHY?feature=shared
Please note:
⏳ It can take up to 24 hours for changes to apply
📱 Using more than one device? Turn notifications on for each one
⚠️ If you share your device with someone else and your device has notifications turned on, anyone who uses the NHS App on the device will also receive notifications.

03/02/2026

02/02/2026

Did you know?

You can now get treatment for common conditions from your local pharmacist – without visiting your GP!

SSP Health have partnered with My Local Surgery to offer FREE same-day video consultations with NHS clinicians.

No more waiting. No more hassle. Get treatment for common conditions right from your local pharmacist.

Get seen today for:
✅ Impetigo
✅ Infected Insect Bites
✅ Shingles
✅ Sinusitis
✅ Sore Throat
✅ UTIs
✅ Contraception

📱 Simply scan the QR code or visit https://www.ssphealth.com/alternative-options to book your free consultation and arrange fast delivery.

Your health, made simple. 🏥

16/12/2025

🎄✨ Christmas & New Year Opening Hours (2025) ✨🎄
Dear patients,
Please see our practice opening arrangements over the festive period:
🕐 Early closures (closing at 1:00 pm):
• Christmas Eve – Wednesday 24 December 2025
• New Year’s Eve – Wednesday 31 December 2025
🚪 Practice CLOSED:
• Christmas Day – Thursday 25 December 2025
• Boxing Day – Friday 26 December 2025
• New Year’s Day – Thursday 1 January 2026
✅ We will be OPEN AS USUAL on all working days between the bank holidays.
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📞 If you need medical help while we are closed:
🚨 In a medical emergency
Please call 999 immediately.
📞 For urgent medical advice that is not life-threatening
Call NHS 111, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
🩺 From 1:00 pm on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, Wigan GP Alliance will provide urgent GP cover for our patients:
📞 01942 482848
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🎄 Thank you for your understanding. We wish all our patients a safe, healthy and happy festive season.

08/12/2025

❄️ Winter can be a challenging time for many of us ❄️
As the colder months arrive, our health services come under more pressure — and lots of people may notice a dip in their own health and wellbeing, especially those who are more vulnerable.

With Christmas just around the corner, remember that some health services will have reduced or changed opening hours over the bank holidays. That’s why it helps to know where to go for help — even if it’s just for advice.

💡 For those in Greater Manchester (or if you know someone who is), check out the “Get to Know Where to Go” guide — it tells you what NHS service is right for things like: minor illnesses, dental or eye problems, urgent care, mental-health support, and more. 👉 gmintegratedcare.org.uk/GTKWTG 

🎄 Christmas might feel magical for some, but it can also feel lonely or make existing mental-health challenges feel heavier. If this is you — or someone you know — please remember you’re not alone. There is support available, and it’s okay to reach out.

💙 Take care of yourself, check in on others, and make sure you know what help is available this winter. A little preparation can make a big difference.

Stay safe, stay warm, and reach out if you need support. 💫

Get to know where to go for health advice and help in Greater Manchester. Use the right service and get the right treatment sooner.

05/12/2025

📣 COVID Vaccination Clinic – This Saturday! 💉✨

There is a COVID vaccination session being held this Saturday at Kidglove House. If you still need your jab, now’s the perfect time to get protected as we head into winter.

📞 To book your appointment, please call on: 01942 367438

Slots are limited, so give them a ring and get yourself booked in!

Stay safe and stay well 💙

21/11/2025

World AMR Awareness week (WAAW) 18th - 24th November

Act Now: Protect Our Present, Secure Our Future

21/11/2025

The flu vaccine aims to protect children against the most common types of flu viruses. Book your child’s flu vaccine via your GP, pharmacy or the NHS App. https://nhs.uk/vaccinations/child-flu-vaccine/