Private GP Extra

04/03/2026

02/03/2026

🌱🍎 Nourish Your Health This 🍎🌱

Good nutrition is more than just what’s on your plate; it’s the foundation of long-term health, energy and wellbeing.

At Private GP Extra, we take a personalised approach to lifestyle medicine, helping you make meaningful, sustainable changes that support your overall health.

By focusing on the below, we aim to address the root causes of illness and not just manage symptoms:

✅ Nutrition
✅ Movement
✅ Sleep
✅ Stress management
✅ Hormonal balance nutrition

👩🏻‍⚕️ Dr Erica Jones offers dedicated Lifestyle Medicine consultations at VB Health, supporting patients with tailored plans to reduce the risk of chronic disease and create healthier habits for life. She is a member of the Royal College of General Practice, the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine and the British Menopause Society.

🥗 Our Nutrition Clinic is led by Dr Jackie Rose, a retired GP with more than 27 years of experience and a qualified nutritional therapist. She provides practical, personalised advice on diet, metabolism and achievable lifestyle changes designed to fit into real life.

Find out more ➡️ privategpextra.com

Whether you're seeking menopause support, help with weight management, or simply want to feel your best, our team is here to guide you every step of the way. 💚

📞 0161 428 4464
📧 info@privategpextra.com

26/02/2026

💬 Patient Review 💬

We’re pleased to share a recent patient review following a comprehensive consultation with one of our GPs at Private GP Extra. 💙

Our patient attended for a review of ongoing health concerns, including post-hip replacement recovery, numbness in the feet, neck pain and slight dizziness. 🩺

Blood tests were carried out, all concerns were addressed, and a clear medical plan was put in place — providing reassurance and a structured way forward. 😀

🩺 Our services include:

🔹 General health concerns
🔹 Post-operative reviews
🔹 Women’s and Men’s health
🔹 Lipid management
🔹 Complex medical conditions
🔹 Blood tests and full health screenings
🔹 Fast referrals for scans and specialists

Find out more ➡️ privategpextra.com

🏥 Appointments available across the region:

📍 Hearing + Wellness Hale Ltd
📍 The Highfield Hospital
📍 VB Health
📍 The Alexandra Hospital
📍 Neurological Physiotherapy
📍Medical Imaging Partnership Manchester

🩺 Your health is our priority in 2026. 💫

📞 0161 428 4464
📧 info@privategpextra.com

23/02/2026

✨ 🆕 Blog: Menopause, Perimenopause & Postmenopause Support ✨

Fatigue, hot flushes, poor sleep, low mood or brain fog? If you’re feeling “not quite yourself”, you’re not alone and you don’t have to just put up with it.

🩺 At Private GP Extra, we provide personalised, supportive menopause care to help put you back in control of your health.

👩‍⚕️Our dedicated Menopause Service at VB Health in Springhead is led by Dr Erica Jones and Dr Jean Wang, experienced doctors and British Menopause Society accredited clinicians.

Appointments include a full one-hour consultation, lifestyle and nutrition guidance, HRT advice where appropriate, and a tailored management plan designed around you.

✍🏽 Dr Jones has also written our latest blog explaining the differences between perimenopause, menopause and postmenopause — and how expert support can make all the difference.

Read more here ➡️ https://privategpextra.com/menopause-perimenopause-and-postmenopause-expert-support-when-you-need-it-most/

If symptoms are impacting your daily life, you deserve expert support. Book your consultation and move forward with clarity and confidence.💫
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☎️ 0161 428 4464
📧 info@privategpextra.com

18/02/2026

✨Private GP Care at The Highfield Hospital with Dr Jo Stone✨

Looking for professional medical care without the wait? 👨‍⚕️

Dr Jo Stone offers a trusted private GP service at The Highfield Hospital, bringing more than 10 years of medical experience to every consultation.

Alongside managing general health concerns, Dr Stone has a special interest in ENT (ear, nose and throat) conditions and also provides joint injections for patients needing targeted pain relief and improved mobility.

His approachable style and clinical expertise ensure you feel listened to, understood, and fully supported every step of the way.

Find out more ➡️ https://privategpextra.com/our-doctors/

Why choose Dr Stone for your care?

✅ Experienced GP
✅ No long waits
✅ Minimum 30-minute appointments
✅ Continuity of care with the same GP
✅ Direct access to tests and treatments
✅ Joint injections available
✅ Onward referrals to specialists if needed
✅ Discreet, comfortable environment

📅 Book your appointment today
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📞 0161 428 4464
📧 info@privategpextra.com

11/02/2026

We’re delighted to share this fantastic review from a patient who recently visited Dr Erica Jones at VB Health in Springhead! 👩🏻‍⚕️

Dr Jones is a highly experienced GP, a British Menopause Society (BMS) member, and a Lifestyle Medicine Specialist.

She provides personalised menopause and perimenopause care with a strong focus on long-term health.

Rather than just treating symptoms, her approach in lifestyle medicine targets the root causes of illness through evidence-based habits:

✅ Nutrition
✅ Movement
✅ Sleep
✅ Stress management
✅ Social connection
✅ Reducing harmful behaviours

Find out more ➡️ https://privategpextra.com/our-doctors/

If you’d like to experience this personalised care for yourself, book an appointment with Dr Erica Jones today
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📞 0161 428 4464
📧 info@privategpextra.com

Thank you for your kind words about your experience with Dr Erica! We're delighted to hear that you felt listened to and valued throughout your appointment.

At VB Health we offer a comprehensive and supportive Menopause & Women’s Health Service with Private GP Extra, delivered by experienced clinicians.
You’ll receive an initial one-hour consultation, tailored entirely to you, covering:
✅ Overall health
✅ Menopause & perimenopause symptoms
✅ Lifestyle & nutrition advice
✅ HRT guidance (including specialist options)
✅ Personalised management plan

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☎️ 0161 428 4464
🖱 www.vbhealth.co.uk

👩‍⚕️ Nurse-led CQC registered clinic
📍 Saddleworth, Greater Manchester

10/02/2026

Specialist Lipid Care You Can Trust in Hale

At Private GP Extra, our Hale-based Lipid Clinic offers expert-led assessment and treatment for patients with complex cholesterol and lipid concerns, using a personalised and evidence-based approach.

👨🏼‍⚕️ Consultant-Led by Dr Lance Sandle

Dr Sandle brings nearly four decades of specialist experience in lipidology. A Consultant Chemical Pathologist, he established and led the Trafford Outpatient Lipid Clinic for more than 30 years and continues his clinical work with Manchester University Foundation Trust (MFT).

His expertise spans a broad range of lipid conditions, from challenging cholesterol profiles to rare inherited and genetic lipid disorders.

🧬 Is This Clinic Right for You?

This service may be suitable if you:

✅ Have cholesterol or lipid levels that remain high despite treatment
✅ Have a personal or family history suggesting an inherited lipid condition

Find more about our Lipid Clinic ➡️ https://privategpextra.com/lipid-clinic-hale

Book an appointment
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📞 0161 428 4464
📧 info@privategpextra.com

06/02/2026

💙 Ditch The Salt & Love Your Heart 💙

In the UK, more than 8 million people are living with heart and blood vessel conditions, with someone sadly dying every 3 minutes.

That’s why this British Heart Foundation , we’re encouraging you to take simple, proactive steps to help protect your heart.

One of the easiest ways to start? Ditch the🧂 and get more creative in the kitchen.

Eating too much🧂can raise your blood pressure, and high blood pressure significantly increases your risk of developing heart disease.

A little-known fact: just one less pinch of🧂a day could save over 6,000 lives every year in the UK.

Here we share expert advice on how ditching the🧂can quickly and effectively improve your heart health ➡️ https://privategpextra.com/ditch-the-salt-for-a-healthier-heart/

🩺 At Private GP Extra, we also offer a Nutrition Clinic and Lifestyle Medicine Service, focused on preventing and treating disease by addressing key lifestyle factors such as nutrition, physical activity, weight, sleep and stress — with personalised, evidence-based support for long-term health and well-being.

📆 Book an appointment
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📞 0161 428 4464
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03/02/2026

🩺 Trusted Healthcare, When You Need It 🩺

When your health can’t wait, neither should your referral.

At Private GP Extra, we offer speedy and smooth referrals when needed, giving you rapid access to consultants, scans and tests – without long waiting times – as well as providing a wide variety of health services to support your ongoing care.

Why choose Private GP Extra?

⚡ Fast referrals: Quick access to specialists, diagnostics and imaging.
🕒 Flexible appointments: See a GP when it suits your schedule.
👩🏻‍⚕️ 30-minute consultations: Unrushed, in-depth, face-to-face care.
🤝 Continuity of care: See the same trusted GP every visit.

Our experienced doctors take the time to listen, examine thoroughly, and act quickly, so you get clarity and next steps without delay.

🏥 Our clinic locations include:

📍 Hearing + Wellness Hale Ltd
📍 The Highfield Hospital
📍 VB Health
📍 The Alexandra Hospital
📍 Medical Imaging Partnership Manchester
📍 Neurological Physiotherapy

Find out more ➡️ privategpextra.com

📞 0161 428 4464
📧 info@privategpextra.com

28/01/2026

💬 Patient Review 💬

We’re pleased to share a recent patient review following a consultation with one of our GPs for neuropathic pain, neck and shoulder pain. 💙

Our patient spoke about how quick and easy the booking process was, highlighting the speedy appointment and fast access to a scan. They felt reassured throughout the process and told us they would definitely use Private GP Extra again. 😀

🩺 Our services include:

🔹 General health concerns
🔹 Women’s and Men’s health
🔹 Pelvic pain assessment and care
🔹 Menopause and Lifestyle Medicine
🔹 Lipid management
🔹 Complex medical conditions
🔹 Nutrition advice
🔹 Weight loss support
🔹 Medical reports and full health screenings
🔹 Fast referrals for scans and specialists

Find out more ➡️ privategpextra.com

🏥 Appointments available at locations across the region:

📍 Hearing + Wellness Hale Ltd
📍 The Highfield Hospital
📍 VB Health
📍 The Alexandra Hospital
📍 Medical Imaging Partnership Manchester
📍 Neurological Physiotherapy

🩺 Your health is our priority in 2026. 💫

📞 0161 428 4464
📧 info@privategpextra.com

23/01/2026

✨Private GP Service at The Highfield Hospital✨

👨‍⚕️ Dr Jo Stone offers a private GP service at The Highfield Hospital, bringing more than 10 years of medical experience to his practice. Alongside managing general health concerns, he has a special interest in ENT (ear, nose and throat) conditions.

His approachable style and clinical expertise ensure you feel listened to and supported every step of the way.

Find out more ➡️ https://privategpextra.com/our-doctors/

Why choose Dr Stone at The Highfield Hospital for your care?

✅ Experienced GP
✅ No long waits
✅ Minimum of 30 minute-appointment
✅ Continuity of care with the same GP
✅ Direct access to tests and treatments
✅ Onward referrals to specialists if needed
✅ Discreet, comfortable environment

📅 Book an appointment today
⬇️
📞 0161 428 4464
📧 info@privategpextra.com

18/01/2026

✨ Menopause & Women’s Health Service at VB Health in Springhead ✨

🩺 At VB Health, we offer a comprehensive and supportive Menopause and Women’s Health Service, delivered by our experienced specialist clinicians.

👩🏻‍⚕️ Dr Erica Jones
Highly experienced GP, British Menopause Society (BMS) member and Lifestyle Medicine Specialist. Dr Jones provides personalised menopause and perimenopause care with a strong focus on long-term health and wellbeing.

👩🏻‍⚕️ Dr Jean Wang
Consultant Gynaecologist, British Menopause Society (BMS) member, with specialist expertise in women’s health and menopause management, including HRT implants.

🕒 Your appointment
You’ll receive an initial one-hour consultation, tailored entirely to you, covering:

✅ Overall health review
✅ Menopause & perimenopause symptoms
✅ Lifestyle & nutrition advice
✅ HRT guidance (including specialist options)
✅ Personalised management plan

Find out more 👉🏽 https://privategpextra.com/our-doctors/

Expert care. Individualised treatment. Ongoing support. 💫

𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗞 𝗡𝗢𝗪
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☎️ 0161 428 4464
📧 info@privategpextra.com