Beech Hill Medical Practice

30/03/2026

Please see the practices' opening times for the upcoming Easter bank holiday weekend.
Please ensure you have ordered your prescription in adequate time as the practice will be extremely busy directly before and after the bank holiday. 🐣

26/03/2026

🐰 Easter Bank Holiday - Friday 3rd April April and Monday 6th April 🐰
💊 Don't forget to order your prescriptions early to avoid delays 💊

24/03/2026

Update regarding the meningitis outbreak
At present, there is no changes to local guidance in Wigan.
"The Men B vaccine has been part of the UK routine schedule since 2015, given at 2 months, 3 months and 1 year.
Teenagers receive the MenACWY vaccine in year 10 which does not cover Men B, so some older children may not be protected.
There is currently no catch-up programme and GP practices cannot offer Men B vaccination outside the national schedule.
To provide reassurance the infection usually requires close prolonged contact. Individuals that have been put at risk will be contacted by the UK Health Security Agency".
We continue to follow advice from UKHSA and will update you if there are any changes to this guidance.

20/03/2026

ADVANCED NOTICE OF CAR PARK CLOSURE

Due to essential maintenance works the practice car park will be closed on Friday the 20th March 2026 and for those visiting the pharmacy on Saturday the 21st March 2026

For those attending an appointment at the surgery please allow additional time for your journey to allow time to find alternative parking.

We apologise for any inconvenience.

19/03/2026

PATIENT INFORMATION📣

We are aware of the recent news reports regarding cases of meningitis B in Kent and understand that this may be causing concern.
At present, we are only able to offer meningitis B (MenB) vaccinations in line with the national immunisation schedule. This includes doses at 8 weeks and 12 weeks of age, with a booster at 1 year. This programme has been in place for children born on or after 1st September 2015.
There are currently no national guidelines recommending additional MenB vaccinations for individuals outside of this eligible group. As such, we are unable to provide vaccinations beyond the existing schedule at this time.
We would like to reassure our patients that there are currently no confirmed cases in the North West. Should national guidance change, we will update and inform our patients as soon as possible.

13/03/2026

World Sleep Day 2026 -13th March 2026
Sleep well live better

11/03/2026

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Why not quit smoking this No Smoking Day – Wednesday 13 March.
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