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Heaton Medical Centre is home to an NHS general practice providing a comprehensive range of medical services within friendly, comfortable and modern purpose-built premises. PLEASE NOTE WE ARE UNABLE TO COMMUNICATE WITH PATIENTS VIA THIS FACEBOOK PAGE - please use the contact details provided and call or come into the surgery as usual.

Black History Month is a time to honour culture, celebrate resilience, and spotlight important health conversations 🧠💬🎯 ...
27/10/2025

Black History Month is a time to honour culture, celebrate resilience, and spotlight important health conversations 🧠💬

🎯 Did you know? People of Black African & Caribbean heritage in the UK are more likely to develop:
🩺 Type 2 diabetes
💢 High blood pressure (hypertension)
❤️‍🩹 And face a higher risk of heart disease, kidney issues & stroke

But knowledge = power 💡💪
Let’s take action together:
🍽️ Eat for your heart & blood sugar (think more veggies, less salt!)
🏃🏽‍♂️ Move that body daily
🧪 Get regular checks - blood pressure & diabetes screenings can be life-saving
🫱🏾‍🫲🏽 Talk to your family - sharing this info could change lives

🧭 Start here:
👉 https://www.diabetes.org.uk/about-diabetes/type-2-diabetes/diabetes-ethnicity

This month, let’s rise together in strength, in knowledge, and in health 🖤✨

💙 Keep Protected This Winter! 💙📣 Calling all Bolton parents of school-aged children!If your child has missed their flu v...
25/10/2025

💙 Keep Protected This Winter! 💙

📣 Calling all Bolton parents of school-aged children!

If your child has missed their flu vaccination this term, it’s not too late — they can still get protected! 💉✨

🗓️ Half-term flu clinics across Bolton:
🏥 Capital House, Churchgate, BL1 1LY – 27 Oct 2025, 9:30am–3pm
🏥 Farnworth Family Hub, King Street, BL4 7AP – 28 Oct 2025, 9:30am–3pm
🏥 Harvey Children’s Centre, Shaw Street, BL3 6HU – 30 Oct 2025, 9:30am–3pm

📞 To book: Call 03333 583 397
📧 Or email: contactimms@intrahealth.co.uk

Let’s keep our children healthy, happy, and flu-free this winter! ❄️👩‍⚕️👨‍👧

💙 Stronger Together – Powered by People, Strengthened by Communities 💙You’re invited to join us as we celebrate youth cr...
24/10/2025

💙 Stronger Together – Powered by People, Strengthened by Communities 💙

You’re invited to join us as we celebrate youth creativity, collaboration, and Bolton’s diverse communities! 🎨🌍

🗓 Date: Saturday 25th October
🕑 Time: 2pm – 5pm
📍 Venue: Infinity, 18 Spa Road, Bolton BL1 4AG

Enjoy an afternoon of inspiration, community spirit, and connection — with food and refreshments provided! 🍴✨

Scan the QR code to book your space today.

🌿 You’re Invited – Halliwell Community Alliance Environment Forum 🌿Join us for a friendly and constructive evening to ta...
24/10/2025

🌿 You’re Invited – Halliwell Community Alliance Environment Forum 🌿

Join us for a friendly and constructive evening to talk about our local environment and community! 💬

🗓 Thursday 6th November
🕠 5:30pm – 7:00pm
📍 St Joseph’s Church, 71 Horace Street, Bolton BL1 3PU

Come along to:
🌱 Work together to improve areas of concern
🔍 Learn about ongoing local projects
💬 Discuss environmental issues in our ward
🤝 Partner with council services, councillors, and police to achieve lasting change

We’re stronger together — let’s keep growing! 💙

👉 To learn more about Bolton Community Alliances, visit:
🔗 https://www.bolton.gov.uk/communityalliances

24/10/2025

🎗️ ADHD Awareness Month - October is here! Whether you're newly considering ADHD or already navigating life with it - you’re not alone. ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition that can manifest as inattention, impulsivity, hyperactivity, or all three - presenting differently across individuals and across life stages

Seeking clarity? Begin with ADHD UK’s About ADHD page, offering videos from specialists and a self-screener for adults

ADHD UK also hosts peer support groups, expert-led sessions, and an online marketplace of coaches and tools to help with day-to-day challenges

Why it matters:

• Diagnoses are rising - not because ADHD is increasing, but because awareness is growing and stigma is lifting
• But many still wait long months - even years - for NHS assessments - access remains unequal
• Misinformation online can confuse rather than clarify. Trusted sources like ADHD UK are key

Find support and fact‑checked info at:
👉 https://adhduk.co.uk

🎀 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month - a time to learn, support, and advocate for everyone affected 💖Breast cancer...
22/10/2025

🎀 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month - a time to learn, support, and advocate for everyone affected 💖

Breast cancer doesn’t just affect women. Men can get it too. It can also impact transgender people, who may face extra barriers to awareness, diagnosis, and care.

Here’s what to keep in mind:
🩺 Know the signs in everyone - lumps, changes in shape, ni**le changes, skin dimpling
🔍 Men, don’t ignore changes in your chest or ni**le - although less common, breast cancer can still occur in men
🏳️‍⚧️ Trans and nonbinary people: your risks and body may change with hormone therapy or surgeries - always feel empowered to ask for care and checkups

📚 Learn more and find inclusive support:
👉 https://breastcancernow.org
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/breast-cancer-in-men/
👉 https://www.breastcanceruk.org.uk/resource-for-transgender-people/

Let’s make awareness inclusive, supportive, and life-saving 💪

🦴🌍 World Osteoporosis Day - 20 October is your moment to take action for stronger, healthier bones! This silent disease ...
20/10/2025

🦴🌍 World Osteoporosis Day - 20 October is your moment to take action for stronger, healthier bones! This silent disease often shows no symptoms until we suffer a fracture. But with awareness, prevention, and early diagnosis, we can change that.

What is osteoporosis? It’s a bone condition where bone density drops and microarchitecture weakens - making bones fragile and more prone to breaks, especially in the hip, wrist, and spine.

Risk factors include aging, menopause (due to dropping estrogen), smoking, alcohol, poor nutrition, certain medications, and underlying health conditions.

Preventive steps:
• Eat a bone‑friendly diet rich in calcium, vitamin D, protein 🍎
• Do weight‑bearing and resistance exercises 🏋️‍♀️
• Avoid smoking and excess alcohol 🚭🍷
• Get your bone density checked if you're at risk

Learn more and reach support:
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/osteoporosis/
👉 https://theros.org.uk

Together, let’s break the silence around osteoporosis and stand strong for bone health!

🌡️💬 Menopause brings change — from hot flushes and mood swings to sleep shifts and brain fog. But with the right informa...
18/10/2025

🌡️💬 Menopause brings change — from hot flushes and mood swings to sleep shifts and brain fog. But with the right information and support, it doesn’t have to be overwhelming 💪🌸

This is your reminder: you’re not alone - and help is just a click away 💻💙

📚 Learn more about symptoms, treatment and support from trusted sources:
👉 NHS: https://ow.ly/fVoF50XcUEl
👉 How to support someone: https://ow.ly/P7OR50XcUEt
👉 Looking after your health: https://ow.ly/vQtn50XcUCO
👉 How long do symptoms last?: https://ow.ly/1L2F50XcUFj

Let’s talk, share, and support each other - here's to better understanding and better health 💚

💻🎉 Digital Family Fun Days – free family events in Bolton! 🎉💻Join Bolton Council, in partnership with Bolton Digital, Em...
16/10/2025

💻🎉 Digital Family Fun Days – free family events in Bolton! 🎉💻

Join Bolton Council, in partnership with Bolton Digital, Employment and Skills, Starting Point Community Learning, and Bolton Family Hubs, for two exciting Digital Family Fun Days!

📍 Bolton Central Library
🗓️ Saturday 25 October
🕚 11am – 3pm

📍 High Street Library
🗓️ Thursday 30 October
🕚 11am – 3pm

These events celebrate the Digital Families project and include:
🎮 Fun, interactive digital activities for all ages
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 A chance for families to learn and explore together
💬 Opportunities for parents, carers, and guardians to connect with local support services

It’s free to attend — come along, get involved, and discover how digital skills can make a difference for your family 💙

☕ Wellbeing Coffee Morning for Carers 💙Are you caring for a family member, friend or neighbour who is elderly, has a dis...
16/10/2025

☕ Wellbeing Coffee Morning for Carers 💙

Are you caring for a family member, friend or neighbour who is elderly, has a disability, or lives with an illness? You’re a carer — and you deserve a break. 🌿

Join Bolton Carers Support for a special Wellbeing Coffee Morning to celebrate and support carers.

📍 The Mill Coffee House, Bury New Rd, BL2 6QE
🗓️ Thursday 13 November
🕥 10:30am – 12:30pm

Enjoy:
💆‍♀️ Hand massage
🎨 Henna
💬 Mindful affirmation activity
🩺 Health check for carers
☕ Refreshments
💙 Confidential advice, information and support

To book your place, please call Bolton Carers Support on 01204 363056.

Take some time for you — you’ve earned it 💐

🌐✨ Get Online Week 2025 is coming - 20 - 26 October!The UK’s biggest digital inclusion campaign is BACK 🙌💻Whether you’re...
13/10/2025

🌐✨ Get Online Week 2025 is coming - 20 - 26 October!
The UK’s biggest digital inclusion campaign is BACK 🙌💻

Whether you’re brand new to the internet or want to level up your skills, this week is all about helping people feel safer, smarter, and more confident online 🧠💪

💡 Why it matters:
✅ Book GP appointments
✅ Manage your money online
✅ Apply for work or access training
✅ Stay connected with family & friends
✅ 97% of attendees say they learn something new! 📈

👥 Who’s being left behind?
• Older people
• Low-income households
• Job seekers
• People without access to devices or data
• Anyone unsure where to begin

🎁 Good Things Foundation can help with:
📱 National Device Bank (free refurbished tech): https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/our-services/national-device-bank
📶 National Databank (free mobile data): https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/our-services/national-databank
🖥️ Learn My Way (free beginner courses): https://www.learnmyway.com/

🎉 How to get involved:
📢 Spread the word in your community
👨‍💻 Help someone get started
📍 Find your local centre or digital hub: https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org

12/10/2025

🧠💥 What is Rheumatoid Arthritis? Professor David Scott, Consultant Rheumatologist, explains it clearly:

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune condition that primarily affects the joints - especially in the hands and feet 🙌🦶. It can cause pain, swelling, stiffness, and fatigue, and it can deeply impact daily life 😓

But here’s the good news - with the right treatment and support, RA doesn’t have to define you. You can still work, stay active, and live well 💪🌈

📚 Learn more and find support:
👉 https://ow.ly/F5XF50X9Hil
👉 https://ow.ly/2xbQ50X9Hhi

👉 https://ow.ly/PjoP50X9Hhh

You are not alone 💙

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Bolton

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 7am - 6:30pm
Thursday 8am - 7pm
Friday 8am - 6:30pm

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+441204843677

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