Heaton Mersey Medical Practice

26/01/2026

💙 As Cervical Cancer Awareness Month comes to an end, this is a gentle reminder to book your cervical smear if you’re due.
Screening saves lives — please contact the surgery to book your appointment.

19/10/2025

Available in over 200 places across Greater Manchester, the Urgent Eyecare Service can help if you have:

- A red or painful eye
- Something in your eye that won’t come out
- Sudden change in vision
- Flashes or things floating across your eyes

Search ‘primary eyecare find a practice Greater Manchester’ to find an optician that is part of the service.

11/10/2025

💉 Saturday Flu Clinic at Heaton Mersey Medical Practice 💪

Here are Dr. Ben Moseley, Dr. Victoria Stott, and Dr. Graham Dent working hard this morning at our annual Saturday Flu Clinic! A great turnout and things ran very smoothly.

A big thank you to all of our amazing staff for coming in on their Saturday and to those working hard behind the scenes to keep everything running smoothly — your efforts are truly appreciated. It’s wonderful to see everyone pulling together to help keep our community healthy.

If you haven’t yet booked your flu jab, please contact reception to make your appointment — it’s not too late to protect yourself this season!

11/10/2025

🎀 Breast Cancer Awareness Month 🎀

Here’s your friendly reminder from Heaton Mersey Medical Practice

✅ Make self-checks part of your monthly routine

✅ Talk to your GP if you notice any changes

✅ Encourage friends and family to do the same
Early detection really does save lives.

👉 Learn more: https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/how-to-check-your-breasts-or-chest/

25/08/2025

📢 Practice Update

We’re making some improvements at Heaton Mersey Medical Practice! ✨ Over the next few weeks, our waiting area and clinical rooms will be getting a refresh with new flooring, reupholstered benches, and updated decoration.

✅ All clinics will continue to run as normal during this time.

🪑 Please note there will be temporarily reduced seating in the waiting room while work is underway.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your patience as we work to create a more comfortable environment for our patients and staff.

22/12/2024

🎄 Merry Christmas from the whole team at Heaton Mersey Medical Practice!🎄

Please note our holiday opening hours:

Monday 23rd December: Open 8.30-7.30pm
🎅 Christmas Eve (Tuesday 24th December): Open from 8.30 - 6.30pm
🎅 Christmas Day (Wednesday 25th December):Closed
🎅 Boxing Day (26th December):Closed
Friday 27th December: Open 8.30-6.30pm

Monday 30th December: Open 8.30-7.30pm
🎊New Year's Eve (31st December):Open from 8.30-6.30pm
🎊New Year's Day (1st January):Closed
Thursday 2nd January: Open 8.30-6.30pm
Friday 3rd January: Open 8.30-6.30pm

For any urgent medical concerns when the practice is closed please contact 111.

Wishing you all a happy and healthy 2025 🥳

18/11/2024

🌍 World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (18–24 November) 🌍

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the biggest health threats we face today, jeopardizing our ability to treat common infections. Misuse and overuse of antibiotics and other antimicrobials are driving resistance, making infections harder—and sometimes impossible—to treat.

During World Antimicrobial Awareness Week, let’s come together to raise awareness and take action.
By using antibiotics responsibly, we can help preserve their effectiveness for future generations. 🌍💊

💊 What can YOU do?

*Only take antibiotics when prescribed by a healthcare professional.
*Always complete the full course of treatment.
*Never share or use leftover antibiotics.

08/10/2024

Invitations to breast screening are being sent out by letter to females aged 50 to 70, registered with Heaton Mersey Medical Practice.

Appointments take place on the mobile unit based at Shaw Heath.

If you haven’t received your letter, check your GP has your correct contact details.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in females.

Breast screening helps to spot cancer early, often when it’s too small to see or feel.

Don’t miss your appointment, it could save your life.

Find out more about breast screening https://www.healthystockport.co.uk/screening

29/08/2024

20/08/2024

Dates for your diary this September!

Lots of events are taking place across Greater Manchester during the , including vigils of remembrance offering the chance for us to come together and honor those lost to su***de, along with both in person and virtual events to mark ***dePreventionDay.

This year's 1 hour Walk of Hope in takes place at Monton Green, M30 8AP, on 26 September at 10am. There's no need to pre-book tickets, just turn up on the day. Find all the info you need to know in the link in the comments.

There's also a vigil and procession of remembrance taking place in Salford on 10th September which we'll be posting about soon - so keep your eyes on our social channels.

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19/08/2024

Next week most of us will be enjoying the bank holiday off work, however you may still need access to a pharmacy.

Below are some of the local pharmacies and their opening times.

For further pharmacies outside the Stockport area please go to this page: https://greatermanchester.communitypharmacy.org.uk/our-news/august-2024-bank-holiday-pharmacy-opening-times/

02/08/2024

Mothers should never feel ashamed to breastfeed their babies
From a glass of water, a chat with a friend, or a comfortable space, we can all help respect the rights of mums to breastfeed anytime, anywhere.