Finney Lane Surgery

28/08/2025

You may have heard that the NHS is rolling out weight loss injections (Tirzepatide/Mounjaro). However, Greater Manchester ICB (NHS commissioning body) has not yet finalised local services and systems to allow it to be prescribed within Greater Manchester.

This means that we are currently unable to prescribe it for weight loss. If you become eligible, your GP will contact you. Therefore, we kindly ask that you do not book an appointment with your GP or Practice Nurse to discuss this. This means we can ensure appointments remain available for patients who are unwell and need medical care.

You can find out more on our website at: https://www.finneylanesurgery.nhs.uk/gps-prescribing-mounjaro-injections-for-weight-loss/

The Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership has lots of information about the rollout on their website:
https://gmintegratedcare.org.uk/weight-management-in-greater-manchester/

22/08/2025

If you need medical help over the August bank holiday weekend and you are unsure where to go, you can visit https://111.nhs.uk/.

If you do not have access to the internet, you can call NHS 111. If you have a hearing problem, use text relay. Call 18001 111 using the Relay UK app or a text phone. If there is a medical emergency, always dial 999.

For more information about what to do when we are closed, please visit our website at https://www.finneylanesurgery.nhs.uk/get-to-know-where.../

20/08/2025

Did you know your pharmacist can give you expert advice on treating minor illnesses or injuries? They can also prescribe medicines for some minor conditions too via the Pharmacy First Service. Please remember to check their bank holiday opening times over the August bank holiday.

If you are away from home, you can use the NHS website to find a pharmacy open near you:
https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy/

Please see below Stockport pharmacy opening times for the August Bank Holiday:
Heald Green Pharmacy, SK8 3QA - 10am-8pm
Boots Pharmacy, SK1 1PU - 10.30am-4.30pm
Asda Pharmacy, SK1 1UA - 10am-4pm
Offerton Pharmacy, SK2 5TP - 10am-2pm
Bredbury Pharmacy, SK6 2AN - CLOSED
Medichem Pharmacy, SK6 1RJ - CLOSED

You can check opening hours for pharmacies across Greater Manchester here:
https://gmintegratedcare.org.uk/bankholidaypharmacy/

You can find out more about the Pharmacy First service here:
https://gmintegratedcare.org.uk/pharmacy-first/

18/08/2025

💊 If you take regular medicines on repeat prescription - make sure you have enough to last over the bank holiday on 25th August.

You can now order repeat prescriptions quickly and easily via your NHS App or at https://www.nhs.uk/.../online-health-and-prescription.../

Alternatively, you can request your medication by:
📝 Dropping a paper request in the box outside the surgery
🏢 Coming into the surgery
📨 Emailing us at gmicb-sto.hghc1prescribing@nhs.net
Please ensure you include your name, date of birth and the medication you require.

Our turnaround time for prescriptions is 48 hours, but please remember pharmacies may have their own turnaround time for making up your prescriptions.💜

Please note that we may not be able to accommodate any late requests, and for patient safety we cannot accept prescription requests over the telephone.‼️

13/08/2025

💊 If you take regular medicines on repeat prescription - make sure you have enough to last over the bank holiday on 25th August.

You can now order repeat prescriptions quickly and easily via your NHS App or at https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/gps/online-health-and-prescription-services/

Alternatively, you can request your medication by:

📝 Dropping a paper request in the box outside the surgery
🏢 Coming into the surgery
📨 Emailing us at gmicb-sto.hghc1prescribing@nhs.net

Please ensure you include your name, date of birth and the medication you require.

04/08/2025

👶🤱 🫶 This week is World Breastfeeding Week! 🫶🤱👶

This week (1st - 7th August 2025) gives us all an opportunity to reflect on what it takes to support women and families in their choice to breastfeed confidently.

Finney Lane Surgery is proud to be a part of the Breastfeeding Network's Breastfeeding Friendly Scheme, displaying our commitment to welcoming and supporting breastfeeding in our premises.

The aims of the The Breastfeeding Network (UK)'s Breastfeeding Friendly Scheme are to:

• Support and empower families to feel confident breastfeeding out and about, as is their legal right
• Offer a way for businesses to show that they are working towards welcoming and supporting breastfeeding
• Raise awareness about the benefits of breastfeeding and of the barriers parents may face.

To find out more about the Breastfeeding Friendly Scheme, please visit:
https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/get-involved/bfn-breastfeeding-friendly-scheme/

Anyone needing breastfeeding support can call the 24/7 National Breastfeeding Helpline any time, day or night, on 0300 100 0212. You can also visit https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/drop-in-centres-map/

Support is also available from the Breastfeeding Network via social media, by sending them a direct message on Facebook or Instagram 📱

01/08/2025

📱 Have your contact details changed? Let us know! 📞

It’s really important that we have your up-to-date phone number, address, and email so we can contact you quickly if needed — whether it’s for appointments, test results, or important health updates.

🏠 Moved house?
☎️ Changed phone number?
📨 New email address?

Please let us know as soon as possible. You can update your details via our website here:
https://www.finneylanesurgery.nhs.uk/contact-us/changing-your-contact-details/

Alternatively, you can come into the surgery between 10am and 6.30pm Monday to Friday.

For more information, please visit our website via the link below.

Thank you for helping us keep your records accurate and your care running smoothly 💙

Changing your contact detailsChanging your date of birth or name with the surgeryYou will need to show us proof that you have changed your name or need to change your date of birth on our system. This could be a marriage or civil partnership certificate, deed poll or birth certificate. Change of ad...

28/07/2025

☀️ Stay Cool, Stay Well ☀️

Hot weather can affect our health, especially for older people, young children and those with long-term conditions. Take these simple steps to stay safe in the heat:

⛱️ Avoid the midday sun
💧 Stay hydrated
🧢 Dress light
🏠 Keep your home cool
🚿 Cool your skin
🌡️ Know the signs of overheating
💊 Check your medications
🤝 Check on others

You can find more advice - including easy read format and British Sign Language videos - at:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/beat-the-heat-hot-weather-advice

25/07/2025

🌸 Stockport Pain Café 🌸

A friendly peer support group for anyone living with Fibromyalgia or another form of chronic pain 💜

Please note: The former Pain Cafe and Fibro Cafe have now merged; so please don't attend the previous separate locations or times.

Come and connect, socialise, and share experiences with others who are in the same boat. You don’t have to face it alone.

🗓 When: 1st & 3rd Monday of each month
🕥 Time: 10:30am – 12pm
📍 Where: The Micker Brook, Councillor Lane, Cheadle Hulme, SK8 5NU

💬 Nervous about coming? We’ve all been there! Look out for our purple table cloth at the venue – it’s how you’ll know where to find us.

For more info, contact us via:
📧 fibrocommunitycafe@outlook.com
📞 0161 804 4416

24/07/2025

The people who work at your GP practice team all have different roles. From admin staff to specialist health professionals, your practice team has a range of skills to support you. This means you may not always need to see a GP.

We additionally have a team of first contact physiotherapists, midwives and clinical pharmacists at the practice who may be able to help you.

To find out more about the professionals that may be available to help you, visit https://gmintegratedcare.org.uk/whoswhoatyourgp/

To meet our team at Finney Lane Surgery, please visit:
https://www.finneylanesurgery.nhs.uk/team/

22/07/2025

🌼 Free Monthly Activity Sessions for People Aged 75+! 🌼

We’re pleased to share details of new Re-Engage charity events supporting older adults in our community.

📍 Venue: Gatley Hill House, 110 Church Road, Gatley, SK8 4EY
🗓️ When: 2nd Tuesday of every month
🚀 Launch Date: Tuesday 12th August 2025
🕛 Time: 12pm–2pm

These free events are open to anyone aged 75 or over. It’s a lovely way to meet new people and enjoy a relaxed, sociable afternoon.

📞 To register, please call 0161 470 0102.

☎️ Can’t attend in person? A telephone befriending service is also available.

Please share with anyone you think may benefit from these friendly social sessions with good company and a warm, welcoming atmosphere! 💬

16/07/2025

🌟👏⭐ Here is some of the fantastic feedback we received in the month of June...

'The support and care your practice show is a wonderful example of people who care for their patients in their community and those attached in the wider family, from the receptionists, the nurses, prescription team, and the doctors.'

'Very happy with the way the doctor listened and understood my concerns.'

'Same day appointment, staff friendly and doctor very supportive.'

'Faye was very patient and encouraging so the whole process was quick and painless. Faye was on time & fabulous!'

'Appointment on time and nurse very thorough and understanding.'

'I managed to get a same day appointment with the doctor of my choice. Dr Griffiths was wonderful as usual and helped me with my current health issues.'

'Dr Allan is very kind, caring and very good doctor indeed.'

'Doctor was very easy to talk to and understanding. Answered all my questions explaining everything. Also the nurse who took my bloods was excellent.'

'Booked an appointment on the day as requested, used call back service very helpful.'

'Dr Allan is very thorough, takes into account your needs. Listens well to concerns.'

'Always ready to support the patients. No long waits and practice is clean.'

Thank you to our wonderful patients for your feedback 👌🤩🙌