Longford Street Medical Centre

17/03/2026

Spring Covid-19 Vaccination Campaign 2026.

Soon we will be sending out invitations to book your spring COVID-19 vaccination appointment, starting from April. This season’s vaccine will be offered to:

Adults aged 75 and over

Residents in older adult care homes

Individuals aged 6 months and over who are severely immunosuppressed

If you or someone you care for falls into one of these groups, please keep an eye out for your invitation. Getting vaccinated helps protect you and those around you.

11/03/2026

In February, 119 patients failed to attend their appointments. That’s almost 20 hours of GP and nurse time that could have been offered to someone else. Please let us know if you can’t attend.

06/03/2026

06/03/2026

*Ordering your medications*

The quickest and easiest way to order your repeat medication is by using the NHS App.

Using the app allows you to:
✔️ Order repeat prescriptions 24/7
✔️ Choose your nominated pharmacy
✔️ View your medical record
✔️ Check test results

Download the NHS app here: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/

06/03/2026

It’s time to launch two new groups 📣

- AMC Droylsden opens March 9th
- AMC Rochdale Heywood opens March 23rd

Visit our website for location details.

06/03/2026

FREE Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) course available.

- 8 x 2 hour weekly classes

- Next dates: Tuesdays 24th February 2026 to 14th April 2026

Optional Orientation session: Tuesday 17th February 2026
1:00pm -3.00pm online via MS Teams

Call 📞 01706 619020 to self refer, or complete online referral and choose 'MBCT' from the drop down box.

06/03/2026

🛡🔴 MMR + protection against chickenpox = MMRV
Our guide will help you understand when eligible children should get their MMRV vaccine, while our blog post should answer any other questions you may have on the changes.
🔗 https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/12/17/what-is-the-mmrv-vaccine-and-is-my-child-eligible/

06/02/2026

Need to see a dentist urgently?

Call the Greater Manchester Urgent Dental Care Service on 0333 332 3800.

Following an assessment, you will be offered a same-day or next-day appointment, given advice, or directed to other services.

05/02/2026

Your local pharmacy can provide advice and support for a range of minor illness – plus prescription medicines for some common conditions. All without a GP appointment!

Search ‘Greater Manchester Pharmacy First’ to find out more.

31/12/2025

Happy New Year from all the staff at Longford Street Medical Centre. Thank you for all your support.

23/12/2025