Dukinfield Medical Practice

02/02/2026

📢 Important update to Podiatry Urgent Clinics 👣

From Monday 2nd February 2026, podiatry clinics will no longer accept walk-in appointments for urgent foot problems for new patients 🚫🚶‍♀️

📝 What should you do instead?
✅ Complete a podiatry self-referral form
📸 If possible, include photos of your foot problem to help clinicians assess urgency
📞 If you feel your problem is urgent and haven’t heard back, call 0161 922 4888 (option 3)

🩺 A clinician will review your referral and contact you if an urgent appointment is needed.

ℹ️ Please see the attached poster 👇 for full details, including what counts as an urgent foot problem and what happens next.

30/12/2025

💚 Support for Your Mental Wellbeing 💚

At Dukinfield Medical Practice, our doctors know that looking after your mental health is just as important as your physical health. If you’re feeling low, anxious, stressed, or just need someone to talk to, there is support available — you don’t have to cope alone.

We’re sharing details of local and national mental health support services, including urgent help, talking therapies, peer support, online resources, and community services for all ages. Many of these services are free, confidential, and available without a GP referral.

Please take a moment to look through the attached information and save it for yourself or someone you care about. If you need urgent help, support is available 24/7.

💬 If you’re unsure where to start, our team is always here to help guide you.

From the doctors and staff at Dukinfield Medical Practice

30/12/2025

Healthwatch Tameside are running a short survey to help improve patient experience, and they’d really value your feedback.

If you’ve visited recently, please take a few minutes to share your experience 👇

Thank you for helping to improve local services.

New Project - Tameside General Hospital A&E - Have Your Say!

Have you visited A&E recently?

We are launching a new research project to improve patient experience at Tameside General Hospital A&E.

Tell us about your experience and help improve care for everyone.

👉 Take part in our short survey here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/XYSMHG5
📞 Prefer to talk? Call us on 0161 667 2526.
📩 Or email us at info@healthwatchtameside.co.uk.

24/12/2025

We would like to wish all our patients a very Merry Christmas.

Dukinfield Medical Practice will be closed on Thursday 25th and Friday 26th December 2025.

Whilst we are closed for Christmas we wanted to let you know what services are available should you need medical attention.

If you are unwell whilst we are closed, visiting your local pharmacy is the best thing to do. Your local pharmacy can support you with general health advice, minor conditions, from conjunctivitis to a sore throat, to conditions needed antibiotics including Tonsillitis and urine infections in women. https://gmintegratedcare.org.uk/bankholidaypharmacy/ for pharmacy Christmas opening hours.

If you need urgent NHS care, but its not a 999 emergency please contact NHS 111 or go online at www.111.nhs.uk You can also visit the Walk-In Centre at Tameside Hospital. The Walk-In Centre is located next to A&E and is open 8am to 8pm everyday.

Should you need urgent dental treatment please contact your dentist in the usual way. If you do not have a dentist then you can contact the local dental help line on 03333323800
https://gmintegratedcare.org.uk/GTKWTG/

Kind regards Dr's Harvey, Roberts, McBride, Williams, Mr Parsons, Julie and the whole team at Dukinfield Medical Practice.

12/12/2025

📘 Helpful Resource for Parents & Carers of Under-5s 👶❤️

Looking after little ones when they’re poorly can be stressful — but this handy pocket guide from NHS Greater Manchester makes it easier to know where to go for help and how to manage common childhood illnesses at home. It’s perfect for your purse, pocket or phone! 👇

👉 Download it here:https://gmintegratedcare.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/nhs-gm-get-to-know-where-to-go-for-parent-and-carers.pdf

💡 Inside you’ll find:
✔ Tips on managing fevers, coughs, rashes & more
✔ Clear advice on when to see a GP or seek urgent help
✔ Useful NHS service info (like pharmacies, NHS 111 & A&E)
✔ Designed especially for children under 5 👶📍
gmintegratedcare.org.uk
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Save it, share it, and keep it close — because knowing where to go can make all the difference! ❤️

11/11/2025

📅 Remembrance Day – Minute of Silence
Today at 11:00am, we will be holding a minute’s silence to honour and remember all those who have served and sacrificed for our country.

We kindly ask our patients to join us in this moment of reflection and respect. During this time, our phones and reception will be paused briefly as we pay our respects.

Thank you for your understanding.
Lest we forget. 🌺

10/11/2025

As our children grow up in a digital world, it’s more important than ever to help them navigate it safely 💬

Join Kooth UK’s free webinar on November 20th to learn how to support your child if they face online bullying — and how to spot the warning signs early👇

Most 11-year-olds have a mobile phone, but do they know how to protect themselves from cyberbullying?

On November 20th 2025, Kooth UK are inviting parents to join them for a free 45 minute webinar.
They will share practical tips on how to help children deal with potential problems, how parents can spot signs of cyberbullying and what action to take.

You can register here: https://connect.kooth.com/events/event/for-families-smartphone-safety-and-cyberbullying-20-nov

Lancashire SEND Information Advice and Support Team
Lancashire Parent Carer Forum
Lancashire Family Hubs

12/09/2025

11/08/2025

💊 We Need Your Help! 💊

Did you know you can order your prescriptions online?
It’s quick, easy, and available 24/7 — no waiting for the practice to open!

Why it helps us (and you!)
✅ Safer & more secure – your request goes directly into our clinical system.
✅ Fewer mistakes – no need for us to retype handwritten or verbal requests.
✅ Saves everyone time – we can process your prescription more quickly.

Ordering online means we can spend more time focusing on patient care — and less time on admin.

If you haven’t tried it yet, please give it a go next time you need a prescription.
visit https://dukinfieldmedicalpractice.co.uk/nhs-app/ for help getting online.

Thank you for supporting your practice 💙

02/07/2025

Wednesday 02/07/2025 2.50pm

We are currently experiencing a network outage that is affecting our clinical systems, including access to medical records, prescriptions, and appointments.

Our IT team is working urgently to resolve the issue, and we will keep you updated as soon as services are restored.

If you require urgent medical assistance, please contact NHS 111 or visit the Urgent Treatment Centre at Tameside Hospital.

We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time.

27/06/2025

We’re delighted to share our Summer 2025 Newsletter, freshly released and ready for you to explore! This edition is packed with:

🟡Updates on extended evening and weekend appointments

🔵Highlights of our Patient Network Group activities and upcoming community events

🟣Health features on seasonal wellness, protecting yourself from hay fever and dealing with chronic pain

🟢Helpful reminders about using the NHS App, ordering repeat prescriptions, and accessing over-the-counter pharmacy services

🔴 A look at Friends & Family feedback, celebrating your positive experiences and sharing tips for smoother consultations

You can view the full newsletter here: https://dukinfieldmedicalpractice.co.uk/newsletters/

We hope you enjoy reading it, find it informative, and are inspired to get involved in our community initiatives. As always, we’re here to support your health and wellbeing—don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions or feedback.

Warm regards,
Patient Network Group

19/06/2025

The surgery will be closed this afternoon, Thursday 19th June 2025, from 12.30pm for staff training.

If you require medical assistance while we are closed please contact Go To Doc on 0161 336 5958 . Further details on how to access medical care when we are closed can be found on our website www.dukinfieldmedicalpractice.co.uk

The surgery will re open tomorrow, Friday 20th June 2025 at 8am.