Heywood Health

14/10/2025

📞Have you changed your phone number, moved house🏠 or got a new email address ✉️?

Sometimes we need to get in touch with you about test results, appointments or important health updates.

If any of your contact details have changed, please contact the surgery to update your records.

09/10/2025

08/10/2025

🎃Check your pumpkins for lumpkins! 🎃

06/10/2025

🌟 Optimistic October 🌟

Being optimistic doesn’t mean pretending everything’s perfect. It’s about focusing on the positives, finding hope, and believing things can get better!

Here are a few simple ways to bring more optimism into your day:
💛 Think of three things you’re grateful for
💛 Notice the good in people and situations
💛 Celebrate even the small wins

Optimism is really powerful! It can lift your mood, boost wellbeing, resilience, and a healthier mindset.

Let’s all spread some positivity this month and see how it brightens our days (and those around us too!)

📅 You can view or download the Optimistic October calendar here: https://actionforhappiness.org/calendar

02/10/2025

New Ladies Group at Tilly's Tea Room 👇👇

01/10/2025

🎀October is month🎀

Early detection can save your life.

Here is your reminder to check your breasts, chest or pecs regularly.

Please don't ignore your screening invite.

Your monthly reminder to check your breasts or chest today.

Anyone can get breast cancer. It’s important to check your breasts or chest regularly (around once a month) for symptoms of breast cancer or other conditions.

If you’re not sure how, the NHS website has loads of advice and guidance. Search ‘NHS check your breasts’.

25/09/2025

Only 1 week until Stoptober, the month where we come together to quit smoking for a healthier, smoke-free life. Explore your support options for going smoke free by clicking the link in the comments below.

17/09/2025

👋Looking to connect with others nearby? Heywood Library hosts a Friendship Group every Thursday at 1:30pm - 3pm. Why not pop in!?

09/09/2025

Join us on Wednesday 10 September, 10am–12pm for our annual online World Su***de Prevention Day Virtual event.

You’ll hear from inspiring speakers who are working to prevent su***de, and improve support for those bereaved by su***de.

This event is free and open to all. More details in the comments!

***dePreventionDay ***dePrevention ***deAwarness

05/09/2025

𝗨𝗣𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗙𝗟𝗨 𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗦 👇

02/09/2025

👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️ Are you a patient at…

Heywood Health
Hopwood Medical Centre
Birtle View Medical Practice
Longford Street Medical Centre
Heady Hill Surgery

✨ Did you know you can contact your GP Practice online with PATCHS?

PATCHS is a secure and simple service for 𝗻𝗼𝗻-𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 requests such as:

📄 Sick notes
💊 Medical advice
🧪 Test results
…and more!

Just answer a few quick questions online and the practice will aim to respond within 𝟮 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀.

* No waiting on the phone
* Connect with the right team member for your needs
* Keeps phone lines clear for more urgent requests

🌐 How to register:
Sign up with your NHS App account or as a new patient.

Step-by-step guide
👉https://advanced.wistia.com/medias/b3qkjydw33

🌐 How to use PATCHS:

Watch how it works
👉https://advanced.wistia.com/medias/254v8roi4i

🔗 Your GP PATCHS links:

Heywood Health - https://patchs.ai/practice/heywoodhealth

Hopwood Medical Centre - https://patchs.ai/practice/hopwoodmedicalcentre

Birtle View Medical Practice - https://patchs.ai/practice/birtleviewmedicalpractice

Longford Street Medical Centre - https://patchs.ai/practice/longfordstreetmedicalcentre

Heady Hill Surgery - https://patchs.ai/practice/headyhill

⚠️ Please remember: PATCHS is for 𝗻𝗼𝗻-𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 requests only (things that can wait a day or two). For urgent problems, please contact the practice directly by phone, NHS 111 or 999 in an emergency.

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗲𝗿?
Sign up today and see how quick and convenient PATCHS can be!