Harwood Group Practice

16/12/2025

16/12/2025

Important Travel Alert for Patients!

Please be aware of significant travel delays on Wi******er Way, Breightmet, due to ongoing roadworks and temporary traffic lights. We understand this can be frustrating, especially when you have an appointment.

If you are travelling to the surgery today, these delays could impact your journey. We strongly advise planning your route and leaving extra time to ensure you arrive promptly for your appointment.

Your timely arrival helps us keep clinics running smoothly for all patients. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this time.

⚠️ Temporary traffic lights on Wi******er Way, Breightmet.
🚗 Substantial travel delays expected.
⏰ Please allow extra time for your journey.

Thank you for your cooperation and helping us provide the best care.

08/12/2025

⚠️ 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲: 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝘆 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 📞
We are currently experiencing an exceptionally high volume of calls and significant staff sickness, which is causing considerable pressure on our team and resulting in long waits on the phone.

We understand this is frustrating, and we sincerely apologise for any inconvenience.

How you can help:
Please only call us if your query is urgent or cannot wait.

Consider using our online services via our website (www.harwoodgrouppractice.co.uk) for routine requests, such as non-urgent queries or prescription requests.

Minor Illnesses? Think Pharmacy First! 💊
If you have a minor or minute illness, please remember that your local pharmacy can offer expert advice, treatment, and often prescribe medicines without needing a GP appointment. This will help us focus on patients with urgent needs.

We are working hard to manage this demand and appreciate your patience and understanding during this busy time.

Thank you, Harwood Group Practice

19/11/2025

It's World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week (18-24 November)! 🌎💊 We're joining the UKHSA's 'Keep Antibiotics Working' campaign to highlight the critical importance of using antibiotics responsibly. 💪
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing threat, and together, we can help protect these vital medicines for the future.

Remember: Antibiotics only work for bacterial infections, not viruses like colds and flu. Always take them exactly as prescribed and never share them. Let's all play our part in keeping our community healthy and safe!

For more information on responsible antibiotic use and how you can help combat AMR, please visit https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/antibiotics/antibiotic-antimicrobial-resistance/. Together, we can make a difference! 💙

23/10/2025

Are you worried that an adult with care and support needs could be at risk of harm from someone working with them, even if they are unpaid?

If you've got a conscience, you've got a voice

If you feel you or anyone you know is at risk - Report it!

06/10/2025

We're proud to support Bolton Hospice this and let you know about the palliative and end-of-life care services they provide.

Did you know Bolton Hospice has a consultant-led, multidisciplinary team who provide specialist care and support to local families facing life-limiting illnesses?

Find out more about the hospice's services here:
www.boltonhospice.org.uk/how-we-care

16/09/2025

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗸𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗹 (𝗠𝗦𝗞) 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁❓
A musculoskeletal (MSK) Specialist is an expert in diagnosing and managing muscle, joint, and bone problems. They work in GP practices to provide fast access to the right advice. They can help you with pain, injuries, and mobility issues

💪 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗰𝗹𝗲, 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗻❓
You can now book directly with our Musculoskeletal (MSK) Specialist – no GP appointment needed!

🩺 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗱𝗼:
• Check your symptoms & give a clear diagnosis
• Offer self-care advice, exercises & medication tips
• Refer you for physio, scans or specialist care if needed

📝 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿:
✅ New muscle, joint or back pain
✅ Sprains & strains
✅ Numbness, tingling or “pins & needles”

🚫 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿:
❌ Under-16s
❌ Pregnant/recently given birth
❌ People who are very unwell or need GP review first
❌ Headaches or suspected long-term conditions

👩‍⚕️ 𝗔𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁:
We’ll chat through your problem, check your movement and agree the next steps to get you feeling better.

📞 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸:
Contact reception 01204 300033 and ask for an MSK Specialist appointment.

11/09/2025

𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴
𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟳𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟵:𝟯𝟬𝗮𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝟭𝟮:𝟬𝟬𝗽𝗺.

This event is designed to give carers the opportunity to take a break from their daily routine, enjoy some wellbeing activities and connect with others who understand the challenges of caring. Representatives from a range of organisations will be on hand to offer information, advice and guidance on services and support available to carers in Bolton.

There will also be refreshments available making it a relaxed and welcoming morning focused on you.

We look forward to seeing you there, please contact the helpline on 01204 363056 or zoe@boltoncarersupport.co.uk to book your place.

05/09/2025

🅴🅼🅴🆁🅶🅴🅽🅲🆈 🅰🅻🅴🆁🆃 🆃🅴🆂🆃
The Government has an Emergency Alerts system which enables people to be contacted via their compatible mobile phone during a civil contingency such as floods, fires, etc.

The Emergency Alert System will be tested on 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟳𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝘁 𝟯𝗽𝗺. This will mean your mobile phone will make the loud siren noise and show a message about the system test.

ℹFor more information, visit: https://www.gov.uk/alerts

15/08/2025

From E-readers to smart watches, VR headsets to online yoga classes, there are so many ways that digital technology can help you boost your health.

Join us for a week of free Digital Activities to boost your Health.



The Bolton Digital Inclusion Partnership is proud to host a series of events designed to highlight how digital technology and apps can be used to improve your health, wellbeing and lifestyle.



Digital Health Marketplace

Join us at Bolton Central Library to find out how creative apps, e-books and e-audiobooks, and digital games can boost your mood!

Tuesday 26th August – 10am to 2pm
Bolton Central Library, Le Mans Crescent, BL1 1SE


Digital Wellness Event

Come on down to Bolton Wanderers in the Community at The Toughsheet Stadium’s Wellbeing Hub for a free day of fun, digital activities, prizes and wellbeing information.

Friday 29th August – 10am to 2pm
The Wellbeing Hub, Toughsheet Community Stadium, Burnden Way, Bolton, BL6 6JW


Manage your health with the NHS

Bring your own devices and access information about the NHS App and Digital Triage forms in a comfortable, relaxed environment. Drop in for 1 to 1 tuition delivered at your own pace.

Monday 1st September – 11am to 1pm
MhiST, First Floor, Moorland House, 116 Bark Street, Bolton, BL1 2AX


Contact the Bolton Digital, Employment and Skills Team at DES@bolton.gov.uk for more information.

07/08/2025

📣 Afternoon Tea - In aid of Bolton Hospice

📍 Turton Golf Club, Woodend farm, Bromley Cross, BL7 9QD
📆 Friday, 8th August
⏱ 12.30pm