Birtle View Medical Practice

26/10/2025

“This Van Can” mobile roadshow will travel across all ten boroughs of Greater Manchester for the next seven months. On board, specially trained staff will be available for free, friendly conversations about spotting the early signs of cancer.
Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance

Could you spot the signs?
The earlier cancer is found, the easier it is to treat. The NHS wants everyone to know the key symptoms to look out for, including:
A lump or swelling anywhere on the body
A cough or breathlessness lasting more than three weeks
Unexplained bleeding (in p*e, poo, or between periods)
Heartburn that lasts for three weeks or more
Unexplained tiredness, pain, loss of appetite, or weight loss

Dr Sarah Taylor, a Manchester GP, explains:
“Most of the time, these symptoms aren’t cancer – but it’s always worth getting them checked. If it is cancer, catching it early makes all the difference. We want people to know that their GP is here for them.”

24/10/2025

Your pharmacist can provide treatment or some prescription medicine, if needed, for seven common conditions - without you seeing a GP.

Think pharmacy first and get seen by your local community pharmacy team.

21/10/2025

Additional clinics being held including over Oct half-term for children who've missed their flu vacc at school

14/10/2025

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month,

Watch this helpful video by Clinical Oncologist Dr Bernadette Lavery explaining what breast cancer is, the risk factors and the treatments.

If you notice a change in the look or feel of your breast please book in with your GP. Early detection saves lives.

https://youtu.be/9ipUj1nAxjk?si=4qLDM5r4vmjFTFCP

Clinical oncologist Bernadette Lavery talks you through ‘What is Breast Cancer?’ She gives an overview of the main types of breast cancer, the risk factors, ...

09/10/2025

🎃 Kids Eat Free (or for £1) October Half Term 2025 👻
Updates here 👉 https://moneysavingcentral.co.uk/kids-eat-free

22/09/2025

Join us for a fun-filled day celebrating women and girls being physically active at our festival!

22/09/2025

Please bear in mind when travelling to your appointment today.
further strikes are also planned 30th September to 2nd October.

· Plan ahead and check your journey using the Bee Network app or website.

· Bus passengers with seven, 28-day or annual passes, as well as those with concessionary passes – including our pass - will be able to use their tickets and passes on all Metrolink trams on strike days.

· Local Link and Ring and Ride services will run as usual.

· Tram and train services may be busier than normal – avoid peak times where possible (7am-9am and 4pm-6pm).

17/09/2025

Your Trust Rochdale are organising a Women & Girls Festival. It is free of charge for ages 11-19.

Join them for a fun-filled day celebrating women and girls being physically active. Whether you are just into sport, dancing, or want to try something new – there’s something for everyone.

Silent Disco, Gym classes, Zorbing Football, Pickleball, Free food included, ShoreTrax bike course.

Being held on Saturday 18 October, 2pm-5pm at Rochdale Leisure Centre. Booking is required and on a first come, first served basis. To book on, please visit the link below:

Join us for a fun-filled day celebrating women and girls being physically active at our festival!

11/09/2025

The practice will be closed from 1pm today for staff training.
For any medical emergencies after 1pm please call NHS 111 or 999.
The practice will be open as usual from 8am Friday.

10/09/2025

Using the NHS App is the most convenient way to order your medication, book routine appointments and view your medical records.

09/09/2025

It's National week.
Did you know September is one of the most likely times your child will experience an Asthma attack?
Make sure you have an Asthma review every year and your inhaler technique is correct.

31/08/2025

When you find out you are pregnant, you can refer yourself for NHS pregnancy care so you start care with a midwife right away.

Once you sign up online, the maternity team will contact you to book your first appointment with a midwife.

You should do this by the 10th week of pregnancy, if possible, but it’s never too late to start. If you're over 10 weeks, refer yourself as soon as you can.

Start here: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/refer-yourself-for-nhs-pregnancy-care/