Birtle View Medical Practice

13/12/2025

The reason so many children are catching 1968 superflu as researcher shares who is most at risk

05/12/2025

Think you need urgent dental care? Urgent dental appointments are now available.

Find out how to get the help you need. Go to nhs.uk/urgentdentalcare

04/12/2025

04/12/2025

Our Emergency Departments are currently very busy. There are a lot of poorly patients and our colleagues are doing their very best to see and treat everyone as quickly as they can, so please be patient and kind.

If you have been waiting a long time, we are very sorry. We are treating those with life-threatening and critical illnesses/injuries. If you are feeling unwell, there may be a more appropriate service that can help you faster, if you are unsure what to do visit 111 online. 111.nhs.uk

21/11/2025

Antibiotic resistance is one of the biggest global health threats we face. 😷🌍
Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2025 is a reminder:
✅ Only use antibiotics when prescribed
✅ Always complete the course
✅ Never share leftover meds
Together, we can 💪

19/11/2025

This week we’re shining a light on something tiny but mighty — microbes! 🔬✨
Antimicrobial Awareness Week reminds us that every time we use antibiotics correctly, we help keep them working for the future.

💊 Use wisely. 🧠 Stay informed. 🌎 Protect
everyone.

18/11/2025

This Week is Antimicrobial
Resistance Awareness week. ❌💊❌
Remember:
- Antibiotics do not treat viral infections and have no effect on Colds, the Flu and Sore Throats 🤧
- Trust your medical professional if they say antibiotics are not necessary 👩🏽‍⚕️
- Overusing antibiotics in the present means as resistance grows, antibiotics become less effective, making infections more difficult to treat and potentially leading to severe illness, disease spread, and death

12/11/2025

In this video, GP Dr Farah Osman explains in Urdu how to check your breasts, the signs and symptoms of breast cancer, and the importance of checking yourself once a month. The video has English subtitles.

11/11/2025

Do you have a cough that you might be worried about?
Visit lungaware.co.uk for advise on the best course of action.
Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance

26/10/2025

“This Van Can” mobile roadshow will travel across all ten boroughs of Greater Manchester for the next seven months. On board, specially trained staff will be available for free, friendly conversations about spotting the early signs of cancer.
Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance

Could you spot the signs?
The earlier cancer is found, the easier it is to treat. The NHS wants everyone to know the key symptoms to look out for, including:
A lump or swelling anywhere on the body
A cough or breathlessness lasting more than three weeks
Unexplained bleeding (in p*e, poo, or between periods)
Heartburn that lasts for three weeks or more
Unexplained tiredness, pain, loss of appetite, or weight loss

Dr Sarah Taylor, a Manchester GP, explains:
“Most of the time, these symptoms aren’t cancer – but it’s always worth getting them checked. If it is cancer, catching it early makes all the difference. We want people to know that their GP is here for them.”