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New Heart Health Project in the Tame Valley Area 💙

We’re pleased to share that we are part of the new heart health project that’s started in GP surgeries across the Tame Valley area, supported by NW Hearts Charity.

This project is for people already living with heart disease, especially those who may have missed regular check-ups or cholesterol blood tests in the past year.

Why this matters:
Regular cholesterol checks help reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes and we don’t want anyone to miss out on important care.

What’s happening:
GP teams will be identifying patients who may be overdue a cholesterol check and will be contacting them directly to offer:

Appointments will be flexible, with extra support available, including:

If you’re contacted, please don’t worry, it’s simply an invitation to support your heart health 💙

Thank you to NW Hearts Charity for supporting this important work in our community.

 

Published on 17th Feb 2026

Virtual Care Navigator - Our new automated phone system

Our new automated telephone system Virtual Care Navigator is now live! Designed to make it easier than ever to contact the surgery. With Virtual Care Navigator, you can order repeat prescriptions, request fit notes, check test results, and submit medical queries. Repeat prescriptions, fit notes, and test results are available 24/7, while medical queries can be made 8am–4pm for non-urgent requests and 8:30am–6:30pm for general queries.

Why we’re introducing it: Virtual Care Navigator will improve access, reduce waiting times, and make it simpler for you to get what you need, when you need it.

How to use it: Dial 0161 5297094 and will be asked for your Date Of Birth and Registered phone number, You will then be given a pin. Please remember this pin as you will be asked for it on future calls.

You can also use our practice contact number & select option 1 to access this service.

Learn more with these helpful videos:

How it works - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9ZAMhs0XVc

Ordering repeat Prescriptions - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhPGmpanGfU

Published on 11th Feb 2026

IMPORTANT - Update on Mounjaro prescribing in Greater Manchester

Update on Mounjaro prescribing in Greater Manchester

From 23^rd June 2025 weight loss injections are being made available on the NHS for patients meeting a strict criteria.

Tirzepatide (Mounjaro) is not currently available anywhere in Greater Manchester, including GP practices, hospitals, or specialist weight management services.

Please do not contact your GP to request it — you’ll be contacted directly if you’re eligible when the service becomes available in your area.

We expect pilot services may begin in some areas in summer 2025, with wider rollout taking more time.

Patients who are currently receiving Mounjaro (or similar) for their diabetes management will continue to do so.

Please visit the link below for Weight management in Greater Manchester for further information.

https://gmintegratedcare.org.uk/weight-management-in-greater-manchester/

Published on 23rd Jun 2025