Hawthorn Medical Centre

26/11/2025

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. ❌💊❌

The primary goal is to increase awareness of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), which is when bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites no longer respond to medicines.

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.

10/11/2025

We are moving: Hawthorn Medical Centre and Walk-in Centre – Future location update

Hawthorn Medical Centre is pleased to confirm the new site for the relocation of our GP practice and Walk-in Centre.

The move follows a notice being served by the landlord of the retail park, Lidl, who will be building a new store at Fallowfield Retail Park.

As we has already begun to outgrow the current premises, the NHS has decided that a relocation will be the best decision to secure the future of Hawthorn Medical Centre and Walk-in Centre, and we have been working closely with NHS Greater Manchester, NHS Property Services and Manchester City Council to find a suitable new home.

The new location is on a plot of unused land on Moseley Road belonging to the University of Manchester – opposite our current location.

This is great news for the practice and our community, and we would like to thank you all for your support and patience. Building of the new location is expected to begin this winter and be completed in autumn 2026.
Moseley Road has been chosen as the best site for the practice and walk in centre to relocate to because:

the new location is less than 100 metres from the current location
- transport links remain the same
- there will be new larger modern facilities and clinical rooms
- there will be at least five additional clinical and treatment rooms and a larger waiting room space
- on site car park
- a wider range of services will be delivered from this location
- more training space for the NHS workforce

The draft drawings show how the new location might look

Next steps

In the meantime, all NHS services at Hawthorn Medical Centre and Walk-in Centre will continue to operate as normal in our current building, and patients should attend their appointments as usual. We look forward to keeping you updated.

Again, we thank you for your support and patience and will provide updates closer to the time of relocating in Autumn 2026.

22/10/2025

“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.”

14/10/2025

A Massive well done to our team and all those that donated for our Macmillan coffee morning. ☕🍰
With your help we raised £155 which will go towards caring and supporting those affected by cancer.

You can donate to Macmillan at anytime using the below link

https://donation.macmillan.org.uk/make-a-single-donation/donation-amount

14/10/2025

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month,

Watch this helpful video by Clinical Oncologist Dr Bernadette Lavery explaining what breast cancer is, the risk factors and the treatments.

If you notice a change in the look or feel of your breast please book in with your GP. Early detection saves lives.

https://youtu.be/9ipUj1nAxjk?si=4qLDM5r4vmjFTFCP

Clinical oncologist Bernadette Lavery talks you through ‘What is Breast Cancer?’ She gives an overview of the main types of breast cancer, the risk factors, ...

22/09/2025

Please bear in mind when travelling to your appointment today.
further strikes are also planned 30th September to 2nd October.

· Plan ahead and check your journey using the Bee Network app or website.

· Bus passengers with seven, 28-day or annual passes, as well as those with concessionary passes – including our pass - will be able to use their tickets and passes on all Metrolink trams on strike days.

· Local Link and Ring and Ride services will run as usual.

· Tram and train services may be busier than normal – avoid peak times where possible (7am-9am and 4pm-6pm).

10/09/2025

Using the NHS App is the most convenient way to order your medication, book routine appointments and view your medical records.

09/09/2025

It's National week.
Did you know September is one of the most likely times your child will experience an Asthma attack?
Make sure you have an Asthma review every year and your inhaler technique is correct.