Millgate Healthcare Partnership

10/10/2025

It's World Mental Health Day. Check in with yourself today with these quick self-care tips:

1️⃣ Move Your Body: A quick walk or stretch can make a difference.
2️⃣ Connect: Call or message a friend or loved one.
3️⃣ Be Present: Take 5 minutes to focus on your breath.
4️⃣ Limit News/Scrolls: Take a break from overwhelming content.
5️⃣ Ask for Help: Remember, reaching out is a sign of strength, not weakness.

If you need support, please contact the surgery to book an appointment or check out the trusted resources on our website.

https://www.millgatehealthcare.nhs.uk/

06/10/2025

06/10/2025

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01/10/2025

It's time to protect yourself this season! We have flu vaccination appointments for our patients. Don't wait—flu season will be here before you know it. Getting your jab is the best way to protect yourself and those around you.

Call us on 0161 336 2114 to book your appointment.

15/09/2025

We understand that change can be difficult, and we want to let you know about that we from Monday, September 29th you will need to order your repeat medication direct from the practice instead of your pharmacy.

This change is part of a new directive from NHS England to help ensure patient safety and reduce medication waste. We know that many of you have a long-standing relationship with your local pharmacy, and we want to reassure you that this change will not affect that. The new process simply means that you will now be the one to order your medication when you need it.

We believe the easiest and quickest way to order is by using the NHS App. It's a simple and secure way to manage your prescriptions directly from your phone.

If you don't use the app, you can still order in person by bringing your tear-off slip from your prescription to the practice. If you don't have the slip, you can also write down your name, date of birth, and the medications you need.

We know that some patients may feel vulnerable or need assistance. If this is the case for you, please don't worry. We encourage you to have a conversation with your regular pharmacy team about your situation. They can still support you with ordering your medication if needed.

29/08/2025

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12/06/2025

EDIT!

Our systems appear to be back up and running, patients should now therefore be able to access the surgery in the usual way and attend appointments.

URGENT!

Important Notice: Disruptions to Our Services Today

We're very sorry to have to tell you that we're currently experiencing a major IT and phone system outage. Our clinical IT suppliers carried out an update to their systems last night, and unfortunately, this has left us without any access to our computers or phone lines.

What Does This Mean for You?
In simple terms, this means we can't access patient records, book new appointments, issue prescriptions, or even answer your calls. It's like trying to run a busy office without any electricity or internet – it's just not possible for us to safely and effectively provide care right now.

Why We've Had to Cancel Appointments
Because of this complete system failure, we've had to make the difficult decision to cancel all appointments today until further notice. We understand this is incredibly frustrating and disruptive for your day. We truly apologise for any inconvenience this causes, especially if you've taken time off work or arranged childcare.

We want to assure you that this situation is completely out of our hands. We are working closely with our IT suppliers to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. Please know that we are doing everything we can to get back up and running.

How This Affects Our Day-to-Day Running
Normally, our IT systems are at the heart of everything we do. From the moment you call to book an appointment, to when our doctors and nurses access your medical history during a consultation, and even when we send prescriptions to your pharmacy – it all relies on our IT infrastructure. Without it, our day-to-day operations are severely impacted. We can't:

Access your medical records: This is crucial for safe and effective care.
Book or reschedule appointments: Our entire scheduling system is offline.
Process prescriptions: We can't generate or send electronic prescriptions.
Receive or make phone calls: Our phone lines are completely down.
Communicate with other healthcare providers: Referrals and correspondence are on hold.

We Will Keep You Updated
We know you'll want to know when things are back to normal. We will keep you updated as soon as we have more information. Please check our website and social media channels for the latest updates.

06/06/2025

To all our patients at Millgate Healthcare Partnership celebrating Eid al-Adha, we send our warmest wishes for a very happy and blessed day. Eid Mubarak

22/04/2025

The practice is currently experiencing internet issues our website is also being affected, our telephone system is still working for patients to contact us this is being investigated as high priority

15/04/2025

Our whole systems are down including our telephones the engineers are working on this as a priority, we apologise for the inconvenience this may cause