Bryn Cross Surgery

13/11/2025

NHS launches WhatsApp channel📲

NHS England has launched an official NHS WhatsApp Channel to share trusted health information directly with the public.

Follow to receive official health information, updates and news directly from the NHS, including:

- Public health campaigns (e.g. flu, COVID-19)
- Health alerts and seasonal advice
- Key NHS updates and announcements
- Myth-busting and fact-checking content.

Go to WhatsApp and search for ‘NHS’ under the ‘updates’ tab and sign up!

13/11/2025

Starting from 7am on Friday 14 November until 7am Wednesday 19 November, some NHS services will be affected due to strike action. Please continue to come forward for NHS care.

If you need urgent medical help, use 111, and if it is a serious or life-threatening emergency, please call 999.

04/11/2025

03/11/2025

Your pharmacist can provide treatment or some prescription medicine, if needed, for seven common conditions - without you seeing a GP.

Think pharmacy first and get seen by your local community pharmacy team.

30/10/2025

If you need the emergency contraceptive pill, you can now get it free from pharmacies across England — without needing an appointment with your GP or at a sexual health clinic.

Pharmacists can provide advice and support. Find your nearest participating pharmacy: https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/sexual-health-services/find-emergency-contraception/

30/10/2025

Hi everyone.
Please see posters about joint pain.The up and coming FCP information sessions for all our patients suffering with pain . Sessions cover Back&Shoulder pain

To book either use QRCode on posters or follow the links below

Monday 10th Nov
Back Pain(Chandler House)
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/understanding-and-managing-back-pain-tickets- 1897099187739?aff=oddtdtcreator

Friday 14th Nov
Back Pain (New Ashton Health Centre)
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/understanding-and-managing-back-pain-tickets- 1897141002809?aff=oddtdtcreator

Monday 17th Nov
Shoulder Pain (Chandler House )
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/understanding-and-managing-shoulder-pain-tickets- 1897417720479?aff=oddtdtcreator

Friday 21st Nov
Shoulder Pain(New Ashton Health Centre)
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/understanding-and-managing-shoulder-pain-tickets- 1897538130629?aff=oddtdtcreator

We will be annou ring dates for Hip and Knee pain sessions soon and will share them closer the time.

Eventbrite brings people together through live experiences. Discover events that match your passions, or create your own with online ticketing tools.

30/10/2025

Patients can either scan the QR code to book onto the session or call the PCN number on 01942 944121

All sessions have limited spaces and are FREE to all patients -they will be first come first served .

21/10/2025

🌸 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)

🗓️ Monday 27th October 10.30am – 11.30am - https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/booking/t-glxdkmq
🗓️ Monday 27th October 1.30pm – 2.30pm - https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/booking/t-njkyrqo
🗓️ 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 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.