Alexander House Surgery

11/11/2025

10/11/2025

🎖️☕𝙑𝙚𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙁𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙑𝙚𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙨! 🎂🧁

Whether you’re a veteran yourself or a family member of one, come along for a friendly chat, a cuppa, and a slice (or two!) of cake. It’s our way of saying thank you and bringing our community together.

📍 Abram Community Centre, Vicarage Road, Abram WN2 5QX
📅 Tuesday 11th November
🕙 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

🕯️ At 11:00 AM, we will observe a one-minute silence to remember and honour those who have served.

No need to book — just drop in. We look forward to seeing you there 💙

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗣𝗖𝗡:
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10/11/2025

🌺We're proud to be a veteran friendly GP practice and support our veteran community.🌺

If you're a veteran patient, please do let us know that you have served so that we can make sure you receive the most appropriate and best care, if and when you ever need it.

07/11/2025

Key health areas men should check out this month:

👌Prostate cancer: This one’s common, especially if you’re over 50. A quick test can put your mind at ease – or help catch it early when it’s most treatable.
👌Mental health: It’s time to end the stigma. Anxiety, depression, and stress affect men at high rates, and often men can be hesitant to seek support. A mental health check-in can change everything – don’t wait.
👌Heart health: Simple steps like cutting back on fried foods, getting more exercise, and managing stress can go a long way.
👌Testicular cancer: This one’s most common in younger men, ages 15–35. It’s a quick self-check that you can do in the shower.

Small steps to get started:
👉Book an appointment: If you can’t remember your last check-up, now’s the time. Whether it’s a dental check up, or a visit to the optician.
👉Make time for fitness: Even 30 minutes of walking, lifting weights, or playing sports with friends can boost both physical and mental health. Visit our Keep Well page to find ways you can look after your own physical and mental wellbeing.
👉Talk it out: If you’re struggling with stress or feeling low, talk to someone – friend, family, or a therapist. Feeling suicidal? Concerned about someone? Bereaved by su***de? Need to talk? ☎️116123 Whatever you’re going through, Samaritans will face it with you. Available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You can also visit Shining a Light on Su***de for more advice and support. https://shiningalightonsu***de.org.uk/

05/11/2025

Join us tomorrow at the surgery, between 11-2pm, in honouring those who served. 🌺🌺

01/11/2025

Men’s Health Awareness Month is designed to encourage men to start conversations about their health, and to seek support if they need it.

Movember originated in Australia in 2003 when a group of friends decided to grow mustaches to raise awareness about prostate cancer and depression in men. It has since evolved into a global movement . Movember has become a symbol of solidarity and awareness.🥸👨👳‍♂️Movember is a fun way to support the cause – grow a moustache to get conversations going.

This month-long event focuses on promoting physical and mental well-being among men, addressing issues such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health challenges, and su***de prevention.

Men have higher rates of heart disease, cancer, and mental health challenges, and tend to ignore or “tough out” their symptoms more than women do.
It’s important for men to remember that taking care of their own health is just as important as taking care of others. Whether it’s mental health check-ins or getting those yearly screenings, a little effort now can make a huge difference.🩵

***dePrevention

31/10/2025

A flu vaccine can help protect you from the unpleasant symptoms of the flu.🤧
The flu jab is one of the best ways of preventing illness caused by flu viruses.🦠

We still have flu vaccines available at the surgery. If you are an eligible/at risk patient and would like to have your flu vaccine this year, please contact us on ☎️01942 368323 to arrange your appointment.

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29/10/2025

𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮?

Come along to our free, friendly NHS Carer Wellbeing and Support Drop-In Group

📍 Wigan and Leigh Carers Centre, Hindley
🗓️ Wednesday 29th October
🕙2pm-4pm

This friendly session is designed especially for unpaid carers supporting someone with dementia. Whether you’re looking for advice, emotional support, or just a cuppa and a chat with people who understand – we’re here for you.

✅ Connect with NHS professionals and local support services
✅ Share experiences in a safe, welcoming space

No need to book – just drop in.

We look forward to seeing you!

28/10/2025

The Hindley PCN's next Community Health Clinic is at Abram Community Centre 📣
🗓 Friday 7th November
🕙 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
📍 Abram Community Centre
Come along for a friendly chat and access to a range of health services No appointment needed! More details below ⬇️

📣 Join us at our next Community Health Clinic at Abram Community Centre 📣

🗓 Friday 7th November
🕙 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
📍 Abram Community Centre

Come along for a friendly chat and access to a range of health services – no appointment needed! Whether you have a question, need support, or just want to learn more about local services, we’re here to help.

✅ Free mini Health Checks including Blood Pressure Checks & Heart Rate Checks
✅ Be Well Wigan Nutrition Advisors and Stop Smoking Advisors 🚭
✅ Help accessing local services
✅ Friendly faces from your community

Everyone is welcome – we’d love to see you there!

27/10/2025

⭐ANDY'S MAN CLUB will be at The Family Hub at Mornington Road, every Monday (excluding bank holidays) 7.00-9.00pm⭐ See below for more details 👌

ANDY'S MAN CLUB

at The Family Hub at Mornington Road

⭐ Monday's (excluding bank holidays) 7.00-9.00pm⭐

Andy's Man Club are a men’s su***de prevention charity, offering free to attend peer-to-peer support groups across the United Kingdom and online. We want to end the stigma surrounding men’s mental health and help men through the power of conversation.

ANDYSMANCLUB has free support groups nationwide, running every Monday from 7pm except bank holidays. In these groups, men can open up about the storms affecting their lives in a safe, judgement-free and non-clinical environment. Our clubs are designed to be free of pressure, there is no obligation for men to speak, they can simply listen if they wish.

With thousands of men using our sessions every week, and an army of volunteers on board, the movement is continuing to grow week-by-week. We firmly believe in the power of talking and that .

The aim of the club is to provide men with a safe space where they feel comfortable to talk and open up about their experiences in a room free of judgment.

Come along and join us.

24/10/2025

𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀!

Are you a young carer living in Wigan or Leigh? 💙
Come along to our Young Carer Welcome Session at Wigan and Leigh Carers Centre on Tuesday 28th October 2pm-4pm

This is a great chance to:

✨ Meet our friendly team
✨ Find out how we can support you
✨ Connect with other young carers
✨ Take part in fun activities and have a break!

🗓 Date: Tuesday 28th October 2025
📍 Location: Wigan and Leigh Carers Centre
⏰ Time: 2pm-4pm

Whether you’re new to the centre or just want to learn more, everyone is welcome.
Come along, bring a smile, and see what being part of our young carers community is all about! 💫

23/10/2025

🌺Veterans Coffee & Cake Morning @ Alexander House Surgery🌺
Thursday 6th November , between 11am-2pm
If you or your loved one is a Veteran, why not pop in for a chat and refreshment's.🍰🧁☕