Heywood Primary Care Network

23/10/2025

Important message for people aged 75 +

Winter viruses can be serious as we get older. If you or someone you know is over 75, remind them to get the vaccines they’re eligible for.

Vaccines can be booked via the GP practice or local pharmacy.

23/10/2025

Local mental health crisis support services are available all year round - in all parts of Greater Manchester.

They offer urgent help so you don’t need to go to A&E or wait for an appointment or referral.

23/10/2025

One week to go until , the NHS cancer awareness roadshow is back on the road.

The van will visit all ten boroughs of Greater Manchester over the next few months. Our friendly team will be on hand to talk to the residents about the signs and symptoms of cancer you should look out for, cancer screening and what to do if you’re worried about cancer.

First stop is Manchester, where we will be visiting:

🚌 Market Street, Manchester - Wednesday 29 October
🚌Harpurhey Shopping Centre - Friday 31 October
🚌Asda Eastlands Superstore - Sunday 2 November (morning)
🚌The Etihad Stadium - Sunday 2 November (afternoon)

Finding cancer early can make all the difference. Why not come along and “Get Cancer Clever”?

23/10/2025

Parents listen up! If your kids miss their flu vaccine at school, there are some extra clinics taking place in the half-term for you.

29 clinics in total in different parts of . Some extra clinics in the weeks after too!

Get in touch with Intrahealth on 03333 583 397 or contactimms@intrahealth.co.uk.

Or click here for the list - https://orlo.uk/Uf6Mg

23/10/2025

Pharmacy can now assess and treat 7 common conditions and provide prescription medicine if needed.

15/10/2025

We are recruiting due to an increase in our list size and associated workload

08/10/2025

Save time and go direct to the pharmacy. No need to wait for a GP appt

03/10/2025

03/10/2025

Want to avoid the queues on the phone and in the waiting room?

You can by using our PATCHS service to contact us on-line with your non-urgent medical problem or admin query. We receive over 400 PATCHS requests a month with very high patient satisfaction.

How to register for PATCHS:

https://advanced.wistia.com/medias/b3qkjydw33

https://help.patchs.ai/hc/en-gb/articles/360058753273-Registering-for-Patchs-with-a-Patchs-Account

You can access PATCHS via our website www.hopwoodmc.nhs.uk or via

https://patchs.ai/practice/hopwoodmedicalcentre