Finney Lane Surgery

22/10/2025

Please note our phone lines will be closed this afternoon for essential staff training.

If you already have an appointment booked, this will still be taking place as normal.

However, if you need medical help after 1pm, please call the normal surgery number 0161 983 9000 and you will be directed to Mastercall, our out of hours provider.

Outside of our opening hours, please contact 111 online at https://111.nhs.uk/

If you cannot access the internet, you can call 111. If you have a hearing problem, use text relay by calling 18001 111 using the Relay UK app or a textphone. NHS 111 also offers a British Sign Language service via https://signvideo.co.uk/nhs111/

In an emergency, always call 999.

Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

09/10/2025

Thank you so much to all our patients who completed the Friends & Family Questionnaire❤️

Family & Friends Feedback We Have Received Throughout September😊

“The nurse was professional, caring and made me feel valued”

“Dr Norbury was absolutely wonderful, she listened and addressed my concerns and gave the best advise. She was caring and friendly”

“Appointment on time. Very welcoming and friendly nurse who conducted my review.”

“Very good service from all staff involved”

“Every appointment I’ve had since joining the surgery just over one year ago has been excellent”

“Nice reception staff . Kind . Doctors have been really listening and supportive”

“The nurse Susan was very caring and lovely towards me made me very comfortable”

“Felt listened to with kindness”

“Very friendly and professional service”

02/10/2025

IMPORTANT UPDATE ABOUT THE LOCATION OF WEEKEND EXTENDED ACCESS

‼️From the Saturday 4th October, extended access on weekends will be moving from Gatley Medical Centre to Cheadle Medical Practice, 1-5 Ashfield Crescent, Cheadle, SK8 1BH‼️

Even though the location has changed, you will still need to book your appointment through us.

🛣️Travel:

🚗Arriving by Car: Limited free public parking is available at Cheadle Primary School on weekends and on Ashfield Road (opposite Cheadle library). Alternatively, Massie Street has a pay and display Car Park and this is located a few minutes’ walk from the practice. There is also space at the front of the practice to pick up /drop off along with double yellow lines outside the door available to use for Blue Badge Holders ONLY.

🚌Arriving by Bus: The following bus services currently go through Cheadle Village -11, 42B, 42C, 309, 312, 310, 812, 857 – it is a short walk down to the practice from the bus stop.

🚲Arriving by Bicycle: There is no dedicated cycle storage currently at the practice but there are a number of cycle lanes in the local area, including between Massie Street Car Park and Ashfield Crescent, as well as Ashfield Road.

30/09/2025

❗REMINDER ABOUT THE CHANGE OF LOCATION OF WEEKEND EXTENDED ACCESS❗

From the Saturday 4th October, extended access on weekends will be moving from Gatley Medical Centre to Cheadle Medical Practice, 1-5 Ashfield Crescent, Cheadle, SK8 1BH.

Even though the location has changed, you will still need to book your appointment through us❤️

18/09/2025

Contacting Us Online:

From 22nd September 2025, you can contact the practice online for any NON-URGENT, routine medical or admin requests, between 8am and 6.30pm Monday - Friday.

For routine appointment requests, we will aim for this to be actioned within 1 working day. For medication and admin requests, we will aim for this to be actioned within 2 working days.

If you need more urgent help, call or visit your GP practice. If it's closed, visit NHS 111 online or call 111. In an emergency call 999.
If you are abroad and need urgent medical advice or treatment, you must seek medical attention in the country you are in.

If you are abroad and have a non-urgent request, please wait to submit this when you are back.

Please do not use the admin request form for any medical queries, as these will not be actioned.

Please ensure where possible you verify your identity before completing your request.

Once you have submitted your request, please keep your mobile phone close by, because you may receive advice or requests for further information.

Please do not contact us after submitting this form, unless your symptoms have worsened, and you need more urgent help.

For more information, please visit:

NHS England » You and your general practice – English

10/09/2025

Thank you so much to all our patients who completed the Family & Friends Questionnaire❤️

Here is some of the fantastic feedback we have received throughout August⛅

“The Doctors, Nurses and Staff are always caring kind and professional and always good listeners”

“The surgery has been very good to me and has worked with me my problems. Staff have been courteous and have listened to the problems I am having”

“Staff are always friendly and helpful”

“Because Dr Griffiths is the best doctor in the world, she’s kind and helpful and caring and very good doctor”

“Dr Shimwell was kind and thorough. Provided reassurance and guidance”

“Excellent professional service. Answered fully any questions I had. Went through each medication with me thoroughly. Not rushed”

“Dr Allan is very good and caring doctor”

“Receptionist very helpful and nurse provided a friendly and professional approach”

“Efficient and friendly nurse. Appointment on time”

“GP was very approachable and listened carefully. I left feeling like I’d been listened to and supported” #

09/09/2025

‼️IMPORTANT UPDATE ABOUT THE LOCATION OF WEEKEND EXTENDED ACCESS‼️

From the Saturday 4th October, extended access on weekends will be moving from Gatley Medical Centre to Cheadle Medical Practice, 1-5 Ashfield Crescent, Cheadle, SK8 1BH.
Even though the location has changed, you will still need to book your appointment through us.

Travel:
Arriving by Car: Limited free public parking is available at Cheadle Primary School on weekends and on Ashfield Road (opposite Cheadle library). Alternatively, Massie Street has a pay and display Car Park and this is located a few minutes’ walk from the practice. There is also space at the front of the practice to pick up /drop off along with double yellow lines outside the door available to use for Blue Badge Holders ONLY.

Arriving by Bus: The following bus services currently go through Cheadle Village -11, 42B, 42C, 309, 312, 310, 812, 857 – it is a short walk down to the practice from the bus stop.

Arriving by Bicycle: There is no dedicated cycle storage currently at the practice but there are a number of cycle lanes in the local area, including between Massie Street Car Park and Ashfield Crescent, as well as Ashfield Road.

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.