Ancoats Urban Village Medical Practice

19/04/2026

Good luck to everyone running today, particularly our local friends from and those who have done their warmup run at

Every mile, every wobble, every “why did I sign up for this?” moment… it all counts. Keep going.

And to the crowds lining the streets… your cheers matter more than you know.

We’ll be cheering you all the way to the finish

18/04/2026

07/04/2026

No changes to your appointments here at the practice today, and if you are due to go to the hospital please attend as directed by your booking.

💬 Important message

Resident Doctors will take strike action from 7am Tuesday 7 April until 7am Monday 13 April.

We are working hard to ensure that patient safety is prioritised during this time.

If you have a planned clinic appointment or procedure, then please attend this as normal unless we contact you to tell you that it has been rescheduled.

Any appointments which are affected will be rescheduled for as soon as possible.

If you attend one of our Accident and Emergency Departments then please note that you may be waiting longer than normal if you have a minor ailment.

Get help for your symptoms ➡️ https://111.nhs.uk/

Learn more ➡️https://gmintegratedcare.org.uk/information-for-the-public-on-industrial-action/

03/04/2026

📱 NHS App Project Update | 2025–2026

Over the course of 2025–26, we’ve been working on a project to encourage more of our patients to use the NHS App to manage their care.
This includes:
✅ Ordering repeat prescriptions
✅ Managing appointments
✅ Accessing medical records

During this time, our practice population increased by 4% — an additional 506 patients.

We’ve also seen encouraging growth in digital access:
- Online access for patients aged 16+ has increased
- Almost all online access is now via the NHS App
- More patients are choosing to view their records digitally

Thank you to our patients and colleagues for supporting this shift towards easier, more accessible digital healthcare 💙

Not using the NHS App yet? It’s a simple, secure way to manage your healthcare. Download the NHS App from the App Store or Google Play, or get started online at nhs.uk/nhs-app to access your record via the web.

02/04/2026

We’re closed for the Bank Holiday, but support is still available.
Swipe 👉 for pharmacy info, dental emergencies, and when to call NHS 111 or 999.

We are back open Tues 7th April 8am.

02/04/2026

🐣 Easter Bank Holiday Reminder 🐣
As a reminder, we will be closed from 6.30pm today and closed over the Easter Bank Holiday.

We will reopen as normal on Tuesday 7th April.

If you need medical advice while we are closed, please contact NHS 111 or visit 111.nhs.uk.

Wishing everyone a lovely Easter 🌸

30/03/2026

🌷 Easter Bank Holiday (3rd - 6th April)
With the Easter weekend approaching, we’ll be closed for the bank holiday weekend.
If you take regular medication, please order repeat prescriptions as soon as possible to ensure you have everything you need.

27/03/2026

Yesterday, we said a warm and heartfelt farewell as we celebrated the happy retirement of one of the practice’s longest‑serving team members. Andrea has been part of UVMP for nearly 19 years as a Medical Secretary, bringing not only incredible skill and dedication but also a kindness, steadiness, and honesty with a hint of sarcasm that we’ve all valued.

She originally joined us from the Postgraduate Department at North Manchester, where she worked as a secretary alongside Dr Gerry O’Shea. We were delighted and truly touched to have Dr O’Shea join us yesterday to personally wish Andrea well. It made the occasion even more special.

Famous for her lightning‑fast typing (and for giving many keyboards a run for their money!), Andrea has always been efficient, reliable, and meticulous when handling patient referrals.

Andrea, you will be greatly missed by everyone at the practice. We wish you all the happiness in the world as you begin this next chapter. Enjoy your well‑deserved retirement!

26/03/2026

The practice is now closed for staff training.
Anything of an urgent nature, please contact NHS 111 and they will direct you to the most appropriate service.
The practice will be back open as normal tomorrow.

24/03/2026

🌟 20 Years of Trust
A huge thank you to Dave for their ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review!
Being trusted with a patient’s care for two decades is something we never take for granted. We’re so grateful for your support and kind feedback and it reminds us why we’re proud to care for our community. 💙

If you’ve had a positive experience with us, we’d love to hear from you:
📝 Leave a review on Google - https://g.page/r/Cbd5daU393sjEBM/review

22/03/2026

Just use the NHS App to easily view your GP health record.
You can do more with the NHS App than you realise. Discover what else you can do today.

📱Tap the NHS App

Visit our website for more information on accessing your full health record https://uvmp.co.uk/services/managing-your-health-online/

21/03/2026

🌟 5‑Star Feedback!
We’ve recently received so many lovely reviews, and we’re incredibly grateful to all our patients for taking the time to share their experiences.
Thank you to Nikki for this fantastic 5‑star review. Our team works hard to provide compassionate, high‑quality care, and it’s wonderful to see their efforts recognised. 💙

If you’ve had a positive experience with us, we’d love to hear from you:
📝 Leave a review on Google - https://g.page/r/Cbd5daU393sjEBM/review