Dukinfield Medical Practice

19/03/2026

📢 We’re sharing an important update from our Patient Network Group (PNG)!

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) is coming up, and this is your chance to get involved, hear what’s been happening, and help shape what comes next.

👥 Whether you’re interested in giving feedback, joining activities, or becoming more involved in your local patient community — this is a great place to start.

🗓 Friday 20th March 2026
🕜 1:30 PM
📍 Dukinfield Library

💬 Your voice matters — come along, meet others, and be part of improving your practice.

👇 See the original post below for full details and how to get involved!

📣 You’re Invited: Patient Network Group AGM

Have your say and help shape the future of your practice!

Join us for the Dukinfield Medical Practice Patient Network Group Annual General Meeting on:
🗓 Friday 20th March 2026
🕜 1:30pm
📍 Dukinfield Library, Concord Way

This is your chance to hear updates from the past year, meet the team, and get involved in decisions that matter to patients.

Whether you’re a regular attendee or it’s your first time – everyone is welcome!

👉 Come along, share your views, and be part of your community.

19/03/2026

The surgery will be closed this afternoon, Thursday 19/03/2026, 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 20/03/2026 at 8am.

13/02/2026

We are incredibly proud of all our apprentices this National Apprenticeship Week 2026 — especially Lydia, our Business Administration Apprentice here at Dukinfield Medical Practice.

Lydia joined us from Ashton Sixth Form and has already shown great commitment, professionalism, and enthusiasm in her role. It’s inspiring to see her developing valuable skills and gaining hands-on experience in a busy primary care setting.

Supporting apprentices is something we truly value as a practice. Investing in young people like Lydia not only strengthens our team but also helps build the future workforce of the NHS and our local community.

Well done, Lydia — we’re so proud of everything you’re achieving.

We are very proud of our apprentices , including Lydia Adams, Business Administration apprentice at Dukinfield Medical Practice who has progressed from Rayner Stephens High School.

12/02/2026

🌟 SEND Youth Council – You’re Invited! 🌟

We’d like to share details of the upcoming SEND Youth Council meeting in Tameside:

📅 Thursday 26th February
🕓 4:30pm – 5:30pm
📍 The Tameside Wellness Centre, Denton (M34 3RD)

This session will focus on asthma and how it affects children and young people with SEND. It’s a great opportunity for young people to share their experiences, help shape local services, and make their voices heard.

There’ll also be a relaxed game of bowling 🎳 and a chance to meet other young people in a supportive environment.

If you think this may be of interest to your child or someone you support, please see the details below 👇 and get in touch with the organisers for more information.

🌟 SEND Youth Council – You’re Invited! 🌟

We’re excited to announce the next SEND Youth Council meeting is happening:

📅 Thursday 26th February
🕓 4:30pm – 5:30pm
📍 The Tameside Wellness Centre, Denton, M34 3RD

At this session we will be talking about asthma and how it affects children and young people with SEND. Whether you have asthma yourself, know someone who does, or just want to share your thoughts, your voice matters.

👉 Come along to:
✨ Share your views and experiences of asthma, SEND, and the support available in Tameside
✨ Help us shape services so they’re safer, more accessible, and better for everyone
🎳 Enjoy a relaxed game of bowling with other young people

It’s a chance to make your voice heard, have fun, and be part of something great.

For more info, contact: Aiden.Hopkins@activetameside.com

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