Wrightington St Surgery

05/02/2026

𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐃𝐚𝐲: 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 5𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲.
It can be uncomfortable to open up and share how we’re really feeling. But talking openly and honestly can be the first step towards better mental health for everyone.

👉 Those big conversations can feel heavy. Awkward. Risky.
But they don’t have to be faced alone.

02/02/2026

PCN Blood Pressure Drop In Clinics 👩‍⚕️🩺

Our PCN team is running drop in blood pressure clinics where you can have your blood pressure checked and get advice on staying healthy and managing your blood pressure.

📍 Wigan Library, WN1 1NH
🕘 Tuesday 3 February, 9am to 12pm
🕘 Tuesday 17 February, 10am to 12pm

📍 Marsh Green Library, WN5 0QL
🕘 Tuesday 10 February, 10am to 12.30pm
🕘 Tuesday 24 February, 10am to 12.30pm

✅ No appointment needed, just drop in
👥 For patients aged 18+ who are registered at Wrightington St Surgery

26/01/2026

Drop In Blood Pressure clinics.
‼No appointment needed‼

📅 Monday 19th January
Monday 26th January
📍Lamberhead Green Library, Wigan, WN5 0DQ
🕚9am - 2pm

📅 Tuesday 20th January
Tuesday 27th January
📍Wigan Library, WN1 1NH
🕚10am - 2pm

16/12/2025

🎄Christmas and New Year Opening Times 🎉

• Christmas Eve - Closing at 1:00 pm
• Christmas Day & Boxing Day – Closed
• New Year’s Eve – Closing at 1:00 pm
• New Years Day – Closed

We are open as normal on all other working days.

If you need medical help while we are closed:
🔔In a medical emergency -Please call 999 immediately.
🔔 For urgent medical advice that is not life-threatening. Call NHS 111, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
🔔For any mental health emergencies or concerns, Call NHS 111 option 2, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
🔔 From 1:00 pm on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, Wigan GP Alliance will provide urgent GP cover for our patients - 01942 482848
🔔Pharmacy- there are also local pharmacies open across the borough who can give help and advice.
Please click on the link below to find your local pharmacy
http://togetherwe-can.com/find-a-pharmacy
https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy/

Thank you for your understanding. We wish all our patients a safe, healthy and happy festive season.

15/12/2025

‼️NASAL FLU WALK IN CLINIC TODAY‼️
With flu cases rising, we are hosting a nasal flu clinic for children who are aged 2 or 3 years on 31st August 2025 (born between 1st September 2021 and 31st August 2023).
📍Robin Park Leisure Centre, WN5 0UL
📅Monday 15th December
‼️No appointment needed, just walk in

12/12/2025

‼️NASAL FLU CLINIC ‼️

With flu cases rising, we are hosting a nasal flu clinic for children who are aged 2 or 3 years on 31st August 2025 (born between 1st September 2021 and 31st August 2023).

📍Robin Park Leisure Centre, WN5 0UL
📅Monday 15th December
📞 Call Wigan Borough Federated Healthcare on 01942 367 438 to book an appointment

05/12/2025

Thomas Linacre Opening Times. Remember you need to book your appointment for bloods unless they're requested urgently by the GP.

05/12/2025

A final massive thank you to all of our patients who donated to the collection held at the surgery for Daffodils Dreams what a fantastic response we had, we are overwhelmed. Your kindness is gratefully received.

04/12/2025

Bank Holiday Pharmacy Opening Hours for
Christmas and New Year

30/11/2025

What a fabulous response from our patients to our collection for Daffodils Dreams Anyone still wishing to donate NEW items, you have until Thursday this week! A huge thank you to everyone that has donated so far. Our GPs and staff thank you for your kindness 💙

✨ A Huge Thank You! ✨

A heartfelt thank you to the wonderful patients of Wrightington Street Surgery Wigan for your generous donations. Your kindness will make such a difference to the children and families we support through Daffodils Dreams.

A special thank you as well to the surgery team for organising the collection — your support means the world to us. 💛🌼

Together, we are helping to create brighter days for local children.

21/11/2025

Wrightington Street Surgery will be supporting Daffodils Dreams this Christmas to provide gifts for disadvantaged local children in Wigan. We are collecting NEW nightwear, bed socks, sweet treats, toys, and gifts for children 0-18yrs. If you would like to support us, please bring any gifts (unwrapped) into the surgery by the 11th of December. Thank you. Please share

20/11/2025

📢 AMR Awareness Week Update
Antimicrobial resistance is rising, and we all have a role in keeping antibiotics working.

✅ Only use antibiotics when needed
✅ Never share or save them for later
✅ Always take them exactly as prescribed

Learn more:
👉 https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/04/07/what-is-antimicrobial-resistance-amr-and-how-can-you-combat-it/