Standish Medical Practice

03/11/2025

⚠️URGENT UPDATE⚠️
Due to clinician sickness, our Ask My GP will not be opening today. This is to ensure patient safety as we have no capacity for further appointments.

➡️ If you need medical advice today please telephone NHS 111 or contact Wigan GP Alliance on 01942 482848.
🚨 If you have an emergency ring 999 or attend A&E.

Thank you for your cooperation.

01/11/2025

Would you know the difference between a heart attack and cardiac arrest?

Know what to do in these emergencies and help spread the word.

➡️www.nhs.uk/conditions/heart-attack/

01/11/2025

📊 October Practice Update 🎃

As we wrap up October, we wanted to share some important figures from the practice:

This month, we saw a very high number of DNAs (Did Not Attend) for scheduled appointments. If you’re unable to attend your appointment, please make sure to cancel or reschedule in advance so we can accommodate other patients waiting for appointments🙏

In addition to regular appointments this month, we saw a significant increase in visits thanks to our 4 Drop-in Flu Clinics 💉

🎃🎃

30/10/2025

This , make sure you know the signs and symptoms.

Checking your breasts regularly helps you know what's normal for you and will make it easier to spot any changes in the size, shape or appearance of your breasts.

Find out more 👉 www.nhs.uk/conditions/breast-cancer-in-women/

30/10/2025

Attention men aged 65+!

It's time to book your AAA check. If you have been invited for a scan, but have not yet attended, don't delay!

Book in for your 10-minute, pain free scan today.

It could save your life.

➡️nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/abdominal-aortic-aneurysm-screening/

29/10/2025

***Reminder***
Our final 18-64 year old Drop-In Flu Clinic will take place today, 29th October, between 12-4pm.
If you have received an invitation via text message from the practice that you are eligible and would like a flu vaccination this year, please attend on the above date.
PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS FOR UNDER 65s ONLY WHO ARE ELIGIBLE AND HAVE RECEIVED A TEXT MESSAGE FROM THE PRACTICE.

27/10/2025

Notice: Practice Car Park Closure Wednesday 29th October (11:30 AM – 4 PM)
Please be aware that our practice car park will be closed on Wednesday from 11:30 AM to 4:00 PM to accommodate our afternoon Flu Clinic.
This is to ensure the safety of our patients attending the clinic.
We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

27/10/2025

Our final 18-64 year old Drop-In Flu Clinic will take place this Wednesday, 29th October, between 12-4pm.

If you have received an invitation via text message from the practice that you are eligible and would like a flu vaccination this year, please attend on the above date.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS FOR UNDER 65s ONLY WHO ARE ELIGIBLE AND HAVE RECEIVED A TEXT MESSAGE FROM THE PRACTICE.

24/10/2025

Feeling under the weather?
Treat coughs, colds, flu and COVID-19 symptoms at home this winter with medicines from a pharmacy or supermarket.

24/10/2025

Important Update:

NHS Greater Manchester is currently in the process of introducing a new model of care for adults with ADHD and Autism. As a result of this, any referrals for ADHD and Autism assessments currently going to right to choose providers are unlikely to be seen before April 2026 at the earliest. While the practice is still able to refer patients for ADHD and Autism assessments, patients will experience longer waiting times.

Links to self-help resources that can be assessed by patients waiting will be updated shortly on the NHS GM website:

https://gmintegratedcare.org.uk/keep-well/adhd-and-autism-assessments/

Please bear with us during this process.

From 1st September 2025, the way ADHD and autism (ASD) assessments are managed in Greater Manchester has changed.

23/10/2025

📍 Do you live within our catchment area?

To make sure we can provide safe, local care — we can only register patients who live within our practice boundary.

Check the map below to see if your home falls inside our area 👇
If you’re unsure, our reception team will be happy to help you check!