The Medicentre

11/12/2025

Our amazing team for National Christmas Jumper Day 🎅🏼

09/12/2025

The Christmas Appeal is back for another year for ALL AGES🎄

Please leave our reception desk during our opening times⏰

All toy donations will be taken to Family Welfare Team & Daffodil Dreams and all adult present donations will be given to our team working with the vulnerable adults & all our care home residents❤️

Thank you as always for your generosity🌟

09/12/2025

19/11/2025

Antibiotics don’t work for colds and flu🤧

Only taking them for the right things helps to keep them working for when you and your family need them most.

Find out more 🔗 https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/04/07/what-is-antimicrobial-resistance-amr-and-how-can-you-combat-it/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=stakeholder&utm_campaign=Andibiotic&utm_id=AMR25

18/11/2025

World Antimicrobial Awareness Week💊

Imagine a world where common infections become life-threatening.

Antimicrobial resistance could make this a reality. We need to act now to Working

It’s going to take action from all of us – read more here 📲
https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/04/07/what-is-antimicrobial-resistance-amr-and-how-can-you-combat-it/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=stakeholder&utm_campaign=Andibiotic&utm_id=AMR25

10/11/2025

Evening troops 📯 The Lychgate have a great event planned for 13th November, great food and entertainment all for £12. What a fabulous way to support the Armed Firces Community 🫡

06/11/2025

Need help with the NHS App?📱

Pop along today between 1pm and 3pm at Chandler House's Community Living Area space!

Our Care Coordinators and Wigan Council’s 'Tech Mate' Team will be on hand to help you get set up and answer any digital questions.

Can’t make it today? Don’t worry — they run this session every 1st Thursday of the month.

31/10/2025

🎃 Happy Halloween from SWAN Primary Care Network & our Practices! 👻

Whatever your plans may be, it’s important to stay safe and avoid any unnecessary scares

🧛‍♂️Spooooky Season Safety Tips⬇️
https://gmintegratedcare.org.uk/health-advice/spooky-season-safety/

30/10/2025

Veteran's Brew and Banter🎖☕

Who's joining us for our Monthly Veteran's Brew and Banter today from 11am at Chandler House, Poolstock Ln.

Drop in for a brew - always held on the last Thursday of every month if you can't make this one📅

29/10/2025

🌸 Menopause Awareness Sessions – Book Your Spot Today! 🌸

Are you navigating menopause and looking for support, guidance, and expert advice? Join us for our upcoming Menopause Awareness Sessions—designed to empower, inform, and connect.

We’re hosting a series of sessions focused on menopause awareness, support, and wellbeing. Join us to learn, share, and connect.

📍 ReBuild with Hope, Grand Arcade (Old TX Maxx)

🗓️ Thursday 6th November 11.00am – 12.00pm - https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/booking/t-zogkrao
🗓️ Thursday 6th November 1.30pm – 2.30pm - https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/booking/t-xdvrkqz

🗓️ Limited places available – one date & time per person
📍 Open to patients registered with Hindley PCN, SWAN PCN, or Wigan Central PCN

These sessions offer:
✅ Practical tips for managing symptoms
✅ Expert-led discussions
✅ A safe space to share and learn

🔗 Use the link in this post to book your place now! Let’s talk menopause—because every woman deserves to feel heard and supported.

28/10/2025

Our First Contact Practitioner Team are hosting their very own patient education sessions:

*𝑼𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑴𝒂𝒏𝒂𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑩𝒂𝒄𝒌 𝑷𝒂𝒊𝒏*

Join us for a FREE informative event on tackling back pain! Whether you're dealing with occasional discomfort or chronic issues, our experts will share tips on understanding the root causes and effective management strategies.

You can book onto the sessions using the link below or call us to reserve your spot on 01942 944121☎️Be quick - limited spaces available!

➡️Monday 10th November
📍Seminar Room 3, Top Floor, Chandler House, Poolstock Ln
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/understanding-and-managing-back-pain-tickets-1897099187739?aff=oddtdtcreator

➡️Friday 14th November
📍Community Group Room, (New) Ashton Health Centre, Council Ave
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/understanding-and-managing-back-pain-tickets-1897141002809?aff=oddtdtcreator

28/10/2025

💉 Mobile Vaccination Clinics – Wigan Borough 💉
‼️The Greater Manchester Mobile Outreach Service is delivering free COVID and flu vaccinations to those who are eligible across local communities. No appointment needed—just drop in!‼️

📍 Worsley Mesnes Estate - (outside Heron Foods), Worsley Mesnes, WN3 5UN
🗓️ Wednesday 12th November ⏰ 10am–4pm

📍 Salvation Army Car Park, Bryn, WN4 0AR
🗓️ Tuesday 25th November ⏰ 10am–4pm