The Arch Medical Practice

13/11/2025

13/11/2025

Did you know that each week our staff at The Arch Medical practice volunteer at the food bank, just over the road at Ascention Church.

If you are struggling to feed yourself or your family this winter, you are not alone.

Please click the link below for more information:

https://feedmycity.org

We also have a Focused Care Practitioner, Matt, who is based full time at the practice who is on hand to signpost you to places where you can get assistance with social issues. If you would like to speak with him, simply contact the practice.

Emergency Food Charity

13/11/2025

Each month we update our notice board in the waiting room with a relevant and important topic. This month it is decorated for ‘Movember’.

Movember is here to change the face of men’s health. Too many men are dying before their time, and growing a moustache in November is a conversation starter for those difficult topics that could save lives. https://uk.movember.com/?home

*Trigger warning*

Did you know that in the UK, three out of four suicides are by men? This has to change. This month is a time to focus on men’s mental health, prevention and health promotion.

Have you noticed a friend’s change in mood? Maybe they’re not around as much, or they’re going through life changes? Reaching out can make all the difference.

https://uk.movember.com/men-s-health/spot-the-signs

Changes in behaviour can be a sign of poor mental health. Learn how to spot the signs and support a friend who might be struggling.

13/11/2025

November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month 💜

Light up your life with purple on 20th November 2025 to commemorate World Pancreatic Cancer Day. Whether you or someone close to you, or you simply show support for the cause, taking part in Purple Lights for pancreatic cancer helps to raise awareness of this devastating disease.

https://purplelightsuk.org/

Pancreatic cancer often causes no symptoms in the early stages. When symptoms do appear, they’re the same in men and women and often vague or intermittent. This can mean it’s sometimes missed. Understanding and knowing the symptoms to look out for can help with early diagnosis, which results in improved outcomes.

Look out for:
Unexplained upper abdominal pain
Sudden weight loss or loss of appetite
Indigestion, bloating or early fullness after small meals
Nausea or vomiting, especially after fatty foods
Fatigue or general weakness

If you’re worried, please make an appointment with a GP via our online request form:

https://accurx.nhs.uk/patient-initiated/p84630

https://www.pancreaticcancer.org.uk/information/signs-and-symptoms-of-pancreatic-cancer/

The most common symptoms of pancreatic cancer include indigestion, tummy or back pain, and changes to your poo. Find out more.

13/11/2025

Every 13 November, the world joins together to celebrate World Kindness Day - a global reminder of how small acts of kindness can create a ripple effect. In a world that can often feel divided, practicing kindness gives us a powerful way to connect to each other, ourselves and our values.

Get some ideas on how to spread kindness: https://www.randomactsofkindness.org/the-kindness-blog/29-world-kindness-day-4-simple-ways-to-connect-through-kindness

13/11/2025

13/10/2025

Good afternoon - there have been lots of reports in the media recently about how patients can access their GP from the 1st October which has caused some confusion. We wanted to remind you how you can access us:

🌐 You can use our online form for any type of routine request such as non-urgent appointments, prescriptions, test results, or general admin queries and we will respond to your request within 48 working hours: https://accurx.nhs.uk/patient-initiated/p84630

🕗 Service Hours: Open Monday–Friday, 8:00am–6:30pm (excluding bank holidays).

⚠️ Important: If your condition gets worse after completing the form, DO NOT WAIT FOR A REPLY — call 111 or 999 immediately.

Please use the medical request form for any non-urgent health related concerns. Admin/routine forms are not constantly monitored and may delay your care if you complete this form with a medical problem.

We will aim to respond to your online form within 48 working hours.

☎️ Need help completing the form? Our Care Navigation Team will be happy to assist you. Please pop in to the practice or call 0161 226 0606 so that this can be arranged for you.

⏰ For urgent, same-day needs: 📱You can book a same day appointment via the NHS App (appointments are released at 8am for urgent issues and at 12pm for routine issues, these appointments are in 6 days time). All appointments booked via the NHS app are reviewed by our Care Navigation team who may need to contact you for further information, so please keep your phone handy after booking.

📞Telephone the practice on 0161 226 0606 from 8am. We KINDLY ask that you keep our phone lines free for those who need it most, so if you can use the NHS App or complete the online form, please do so.

🚶‍♂️Walk in and book via our front desk. Please note that urgent on the day appointments are not unlimited. Once all of our urgent appointments have been taken, you may be asked to contact NHS 111 or, in an emergency, call 999.

🏠For home visits: These must be telephoned through to the practice on 0161 226 0606 by 11:30am.

If your GP practice is closed, visit NHS 111 online or call 111. In an emergency visit your local A&E or call 999.

Contact us about your request

04/10/2025

We are all here ready and waiting to give you your flu vaccination, but the turn out so far has been very poor. 50% of our pre-booked appointments have not turned up.

We know the weather is awful and you would rather stay at home, but your flu vaccination is very important if you are eligible to receive it.

We are here until 1pm today - you can just pop in anytime until then.

We hope to see you soon!

22/09/2025

Organ Donation Week, 22nd - 28th September

Turn the sky pink this Organ Donation Week to remember those who died waiting for a transplant.

Sadly, someone will die today waiting for a transplant, and most of us would accept an organ if we needed one. It takes just two minutes for someone to confirm their decision on the NHS Organ Donor Register.

https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/how-you-can-help/get-involved/tips-and-guidance/turn-the-skies-pink-for-organ-donation-week/

Did you know, one donor can save or transform up to nine lives through organ donation? By saying yes to organ donation, you could give someone else a second chance at life.

All adults in England are now considered to have agreed to be an organ donor when they die unless they’ve recorded a decision not to donate or are in one of the excluded groups.

It’s never been easier to show you support donation; simply update the details in your NHS App.

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/nhs-app-help-and-support/nhs-app-account-and-settings/organ-donation/

Information about registering and changing your organ donation decision, using the NHS App or the NHS website.

22/09/2025

National Eye Health Week, 22nd - 28th September!

More than 2 million people in the UK are living with sight loss that’s severe enough to have a significant impact on their daily lives. Caring for your eyes can help keep them healthy.
Eat a balanced, healthy diet
Get active
Do not smoke or v**e
Protect your eyes when the UV Index rises to 3 or more
Have regular eye tests
Vision matters and National Eye Health Week aims to ensure that everyone takes care of their eyes.