Dicconson Group Practice

26/04/2026

🏃‍♀️🏃🏻🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏼‍♀️‍➡️🏃🏾‍➡️🏃🏿‍♂️‍➡️🏃‍♀️

Good luck to everyone running the London Marathon today 🏃‍♀️

Thank you to London Ambulance Service NHS Trust and St John Ambulance teams who will be working hard to keep people safe, and to everyone running for NHS charities 💙

24/04/2026

💊 Pharmacy First – Think Pharmacy Before GP 💊

Did you know your local pharmacy can now treat a range of common conditions without needing a GP appointment?

You can be seen quickly for:
✔️ Sore throat (age 5+)
✔️ Earache (age 1–17)
✔️ Sinusitis (age 12+)
✔️ Infected insect bites (age 1+)
✔️ Impetigo (age 1+)
✔️ Shingles (age 18+)
✔️ Uncomplicated UTIs (women 16–64)

No appointment needed – just pop in and speak to your pharmacist.

This helps you get treated faster and keeps GP appointments available for those who really need them.

Thank you for helping us keep services running smoothly 💙💚

24/04/2026

☕ Hello Friday… we made it! ☕

Another busy week supporting our patients.

We know the demand has been particularly high for appointments over the past couple of weeks .
Thank you for your patience and understanding 💙💚

As always, we’re here to help – and we’ll be back Monday ready to do it all again.

Wishing all our patients a lovely, restful weekend 😊

23/04/2026

🤔𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀
⏰ All queries regarding prescriptions and test results should be made from after 𝟭𝟭:𝟬𝟬𝗮𝗺 onwards.
📱 You can use the NHS App at any time, day or night – it is available 24/7 for your convenience.
𝙒𝙚 𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙡𝙮 𝙖𝙨𝙠 𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙪𝙨𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙉𝙃𝙎 𝘼𝙥𝙥 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙨:
🧪 View your test results
💊 Request repeat prescriptions
📄 Check medication updates
💬Check referrals

Using the NHS App helps you access information quickly, securely, and at a time that suits you ⏳✨ – without needing to wait on the phone.
💡 𝙒𝙝𝙮 𝙪𝙨𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙉𝙃𝙎 𝘼𝙥𝙥?
⭐ Available 24/7
🔒 Secure access to your health records
⚡ Faster than calling the surgery
📞 Helps reduce phone waiting times for urgent calls
We really appreciate your support in using the right service for the right need 💙💚
It helps us keep our phone lines free for patients who need urgent assistance.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation 🙏😊
Your health, your care, your way 💙💚

23/04/2026

Pausing isn’t falling behind. 🧭
It’s often how we find our balance again.

💙💚

22/04/2026

𝗞𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽

🗓 Every Thursday
⏰ 5:30 – 6:30 PM

These sessions provide a safe, supportive space for individuals undergoing or considering ketamine treatment to share experiences, ask questions, and receive guidance.

𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚 - 𝙛𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙌𝙍 𝙘𝙤𝙙𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙖𝙘𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙩.

22/04/2026

🦋 A little reminder for today 🦋

Some days are harder than others… but just showing up is enough.

Every day you keep going, you’re building something stronger - even if it doesn’t feel like it in the moment.

Be kind to yourself, take things one step at a time, and don’t forget how far you’ve already come.

We’re here for you 💙💚

21/04/2026

Adenomyosis is a condition where the lining of the womb (uterus) starts growing into the muscle in the wall of the womb. It’s most commonly diagnosed in women over the age of 30.

Adenomyosis Awareness Month this April is a good time to learn more about the condition.

For more information on the treatment options available,

visit http://nhs.uk/conditions/adenomyosis/…

21/04/2026

💛 Little things matter 💛

Not every win is big or obvious… but they all count.

Getting through the day, asking for help, taking a break, being kinder to yourself - these are all things to be proud of.

If today felt tough, just know that showing up is enough.

Be gentle with yourself 💙💚

20/04/2026

💚 It’s okay to not be okay 💙

We often ask “are you okay?”… and just as often hear “I’m fine.”

But sometimes, that’s not the full story.

If you’re struggling, please know you’re not alone.

Talking to someone - whether that’s a friend, family member, or a healthcare professional - can make a real difference.

Our team is always here to listen and support you.

And if you’re worried about someone else, checking in could mean more than you realise.

💬 It’s okay to talk.

Don’t forget AndyMansClub Wigan every Monday evening.

20/04/2026

🧡 MS Awareness Week 🧡

This week is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week, a time to raise awareness and show support for those living with MS.

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a lifelong condition that affects the brain and spinal cord. Symptoms can vary widely and may include fatigue, problems with balance or movement, vision changes, and numbness or tingling. Everyone’s experience of MS is different.

Around 150,000 people in the UK live with MS, and many families and friends support loved ones living with the condition every day.

Awareness helps build understanding and reminds people living with MS that they are not alone. Support and information can be found through organisations such as the MS Society.

This week we are thinking of everyone affected by MS and helping to spread awareness. 🧡🧡

17/04/2026

𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 ✈️🌍☀️🏖️😎

Don’t forget to check if you need any travel vaccinations before you go 💉🧳📋

Some vaccines need to be given in advance, so plan ahead to stay safe and well on your travels 🌿😊💙

Contact us to find out more or to book an appointment 📞🩺💬