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04/03/2026

💙 Know the Signs of Prostate Cancer 💙

March is Prostate Cancer Month.

Prostate cancer often doesn’t cause symptoms in the early stages, but when symptoms do appear, they can include:

▪️ Needing to p*e more often, especially at night
▪️ Needing to rush to the toilet
▪️ Difficulty starting to p*e
▪️ Straining or taking a long time to p*e
▪️ Weak flow
▪️ Feeling like your bladder hasn’t fully emptied
▪️ Blood in urine or semen

These symptoms are common and are often caused by other conditions - but it’s always important to get them checked.

If you’re worried about any urinary symptoms, please contact the surgery and speak to us.

Early conversations🗣️ can make a real difference.

If you have symptoms or a family history of prostate cancer, you can also ask your GP about a PSA blood test.

Don’t ignore symptoms. We’re here to help. 💙💚

04/03/2026

❗️Zero Tolerance Reminder ❗️

Unfortunately, we still experience zero-tolerance incidents within the Practice.

This is never something we want to share - and it’s certainly not what we hope for from our patients.

Our team come to work each day to provide care, support and help to our community. They work incredibly hard, often under pressure, and deserve to feel safe and respected at all times.

We understand that people may feel worried, frustrated or unwell - and we will always do our best to listen and help. However, aggressive, abusive or threatening behaviour towards any member of our team will not be tolerated.

We have a Zero Tolerance Policy in place to protect both our patients and our staff, and we will act when necessary.

Thank you to the many patients who continue to treat our team with kindness and respect - it truly makes a difference 💙💚

04/03/2026

Well done Team Sullivan ! 🚴‍♀️🚴🏻‍♂️

03/03/2026

🖤 Fancy a free brew and a chat? ☕

If you’re a man aged 18+ and things are feeling heavy, you’re not alone.

Andy’s Man Club – Wigan offers a safe, friendly space to talk.
No pressure.
No judgement.
Just honest conversation with other men who get it.

📍 Wigan
🗓 Every Monday evening (except Bank Holidays)
💬 Free to attend – just turn up
⏰ 7 - 9 pm

Sometimes the hardest step is walking through the door. But you don’t have to carry everything on your own.

If you’d like more information, speak to our team or visit Andy Mans Club online.💙💚

03/03/2026

💭 What is an Advanced Practitioner? 🤷🏻‍♀️

At The Dicconson Group Practice, our Advanced Practitioners Leon and Clare are highly experienced clinicians who support our GP team.

🔹Leon and Clare can help with many urgent and acute care needs.

🔹 When you contact us and request a GP appointment, you may be offered an appointment with one of our Advanced Practitioners instead.

🔹They have extensive medical training and education — allowing them to assess, diagnose, make clinical decisions and prescribe appropriate treatment.

🔹They work closely with our GP Partners and wider clinical team, seeking advice whenever needed - it’s very much a team approach.

Manyy of you will have already had an appointment with them and will have experienced first-hand their professionalism, expertise and patient-focused care.

We’re very proud and lucky to have Leon and Clare as part of the Dicconson team 💙💚

02/03/2026

💛 March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month 💛

At our GP surgery, we want to help raise awareness of ovarian cancer and the symptoms to look out for. Ovarian cancer can affect anyone with ovaries, and recognising the signs early can make a real difference.

⚠️ Symptoms to be aware of:
• Persistent bloating
• Feeling full quickly or loss of appetite
• Pelvic or abdominal pain
• Needing to wee more often or urgently
• Ongoing changes in bowel habits or unexplained fatigue

These symptoms are often caused by other conditions, but if they are new, frequent, or don’t go away, please contact us to arrange an appointment.

🩺 We’re here to listen — you are never wasting our time by getting symptoms checked.

Please help us spread awareness by sharing this post and encouraging conversations with friends, family, and our community. 💚💙

02/03/2026

😊 Wishing you a week that turns out better than you imagined. 😊

Whatever this week brings - appointments, results, new routines, or simply getting through the day - we’re here to support you. 💙💚

Be kind to yourself. Small steps still count.

01/03/2026

🩺𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸-𝗜𝗻 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰 – 𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄

We’re holding a walk-in Blood Pressure clinic tomorrow from 𝟴:𝟬𝟬𝗮𝗺 – 𝟭𝟭:𝟬𝟬𝗮𝗺 at the surgery.

No appointment needed – just pop in during these times to have your blood pressure checked by a member of our team.

Regular blood pressure checks are important, even if you’re feeling well.

𝗪𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂!

27/02/2026

𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗮 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗿? 💙 𝗪𝗲’𝗱 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗬𝗼𝘂!

Do you look after a family member, partner, friend or neighbour who couldn’t manage without your help? 🤝

You might not think of yourself as a “carer”, but if you provide unpaid support — whether that’s helping with appointments 🏥, medications 💊, personal care 🧼, shopping 🛒 or simply being there for someone ❤️ — you are a carer.

Please let us know 📣

By telling us you’re a carer, we can:

• Keep your records up to date 🗂️
• Share information about local support services 📍
• Help you access support for your own health and wellbeing 🌿

Speak to our reception team, contact us online 💻, or let your GP know at your next appointment.

You look after someone else — let us help look after you 💙

27/02/2026

💛 No matter how tough life feels, hold on to the good. 💛

Some days can feel overwhelming. Stress, anxiety, low mood, grief - sometimes it’s hard to see a way through.

Please remember - you are not alone. Reaching out is brave. Talking helps.

There is support in our local community:

💙 Andy’s Man Club – a safe, non-judgemental space for men to talk.

🩷The Girls Club – a supportive community for women.

And of course, you can always contact us at the practice if you would like to speak to a clinician.

📞 For urgent mental health support:
• NHS 111 (press 2 for the mental health crisis team)
• In an emergency, call 999

Small moments still matter. A walk 🚶‍♀️ A message 📱 A conversation 🗣️

Hold on to those. 💙💚

26/02/2026

☕ Ordering your repeat prescription is as easy as ordering your morning coffee ☕️

Did you know you can request your repeat medication in just a few taps using the NHS App?

No queues.
No waiting on the phone.
Quick, simple and secure.

You can also:
✔ View your test results
✔ Check your medical record
✔ Access appointment information

If you need help setting up the NHS App, our team (and our NHS App Champions!) are happy to support you.

Make life a little easier – tap the NHS App today 💙💚

26/02/2026

💙 What Happens Behind the Scenes at Your GP Practice? 💙

In General Practice, there is so much happening behind the scenes that patients don’t always see.

While you might notice the busy phone ☎️ lines or attend a face-to-face 👥appointment, our team is working continuously throughout the day to keep you safe, well and supported.

Alongside appointments, our daily work also includes (and this is just some of it!):

🏥 Chronic disease reviews
🏡 Home visits
🩺 Palliative and end-of-life care
📄 Coroner reports and death certificates
🔁 Processing referrals to hospital and community services
🗂️ Updating and maintaining accurate medical records
👩‍⚕️ Supporting and training medical students
📊 Clinical coding and data management
💊 Managing and signing prescriptions
💉 Delivering vaccination programmes
✉️ Reviewing and responding to letters and test results
🔎 Chasing hospital reports and follow-ups

General Practice is about much more than the appointment you see - it’s a whole team working together every single day for our patients.

Thank you for your continued patience, kindness and support. We truly appreciate it 💙💚

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Boston House, Frog Lane
Wigan
WN67LB

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Monday	8am - 6:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 6:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 6:30pm
Thursday	8am - 6:30pm
Friday	8am - 6:30pm

Website

https://www.thedicconsongrouppracticewigan.nhs.uk/

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