Benchill Medical Practice

16/10/2025

📢 Need help with the NHS App? We've got you covered! 📱

Join us for a FREE support session to help you get started or make the most of the NHS App.

🗓️ Date: Tuesday 21st October
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: BENCHILL MEDICAL PRACTICE

The NHS App allows you to:
✅ Book appointments
✅ Order repeat prescriptions
✅ View your medical record
✅ And much more!

Drop by and our friendly team will be on hand to assist you . No appointment needed – just turn up!


📢 Spread the word in your community to:
• Older people
• Low-income households
• Job seekers
• People without access to devices or data
• Anyone unsure where to begin

16/10/2025

🤍🩵 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟮𝟱 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 🤍🩵
We are incredibly proud to celebrate an another amazing milestone: Sue, one of our wonderful Prescription Clerks, has reached 25 years of dedicated service with us! 🥳

Sue, your hard work, commitment, and dedication to both our patients and the practice over the past quarter-century have been invaluable. You are a truly cherished member of our team.

Thank you, Sue, for everything you do! We are so fortunate to have you. 💐

16/10/2025

National Adoption Week, 16th - 22nd October

During National Adoption Week, we’re celebrating every kind of adoption journey – because every family is different. We’re also celebrating the people who make those journeys possible, from birth families and social workers to adoptive parents and adopted individuals themselves.

There’s an urgent need for adopters in the UK, with children all over searching for the loving home that will change their lives. There are many myths around adoption but provided you can offer a safe, secure home, you should be eligible to adopt. Start the journey to a make a difference to a child’s life today. https://www.youcanadopt.co.uk/

Most people have the qualities to be a great parent. Adoption is the chance to change a child's life for the better.

15/10/2025

Baby Loss Awareness Week culminates with the global “Wave of Light” which is also a globally recognised event.

We invite you to join other families across the world by lighting a candle at 7pm local time and leaving it burning for at least one hour to remember all babies that have died too soon.

To join the virtual Wave of Light, take a photo of your candle and post it to Facebook, Twitter or Instagram using at 7pm local time.

10/10/2025

World Mental Health Day, 10th October

World Mental Health Day marks the day we recognise and raise awareness of mental health issues. This year, the theme is to fight for mental health every day. Mental health issues don’t take a day off; they affect people every single day of their lives. It’s time to ‘fight for mental health’, today and every day. https://www.mind.org.uk/get-involved/world-mental-health-day/

Mental health doesn’t take a day off. Fight for mental health today, for a brighter future. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lA2oz3nqs5M&t=2s

World Mental Health Day is on 10 October 2025. Find out how to take part and raise awareness of mental health.

09/10/2025

Baby Loss Awareness Week, 9th - 15th October

Baby Loss Awareness Week is an opportunity to bring us together as a community and give anyone touched by pregnancy and baby loss a safe and supportive space to share their experiences and feel that they are not alone.

During last year’s messages of remembrance and hope brought many people together. Take care of yourselves and know that we are here for you now and throughout the year.

You are not alone.

Join a on 15th October by lighting a candle at 7pm and leaving it burning for at least one hour to remember all the babies who have died too soon. The global ‘Wave of Light’ is held in memory of all the babies who lit up our lives for such a short time.

For anyone who’s been touched by baby loss, a safe and supportive space to share their experiences and feel they’re not alone is so important. You can find support here:

These organisations provide bereavement support and information to parents who have experienced pregnancy and baby loss anywhere in the UK.

08/10/2025

Find out about FREE and low cost sport and physical activities available locally for all ages and abilities at Move More Wythenshawe.
Today, Wednesday 8th October. 12-2pm at Wythenshawe Forum. Free Entry.

07/10/2025

📢 Child Immunisations at Crossacres Family Hub

Every Thursday in November from 6th
🕤 09:30 – 11:00, our very own Dr Norris will be offering:
• Flu vaccination for 2–3 year olds
• MMR vaccinations
• MMR booster

No need to book – just drop in!

📍 Crossacres Family Hub, Poundswick Lane, M22 9TA
📞 0161 529 0080 (option 2)

05/10/2025

Following the recent terrorist attack, and as more details emerge in the news, it can continue to be traumatic and triggering.

This advice from Greater Manchester Resilience Hub can be helpful to look after yourself and your family:

• Remind yourself that having strong feelings and thoughts is understandable and there is no right way to react.

• Keep to a routine - try and get back to what you would usually be doing. If this feels difficult take it step by step.

• Look after yourself (eat well, get enough sleep and exercise).

• Use your senses to sooth yourself – candles, soft lighting, music, soothing smells on your cuff or strong sweets can all help you feel more grounded.

• If you feel anxious, remind yourself this is a reaction to what has happened.

• Do things to make yourself feel safe. Have things around you that make you feel happy and spend time with people (or pets).

• Take a break from social media and the news if this feels overwhelming

• Share positive ways people can respond and support the community

• If you still find yourself struggling, please reach out to your GP practice or local mental health services.


Please know that support is available:

💙 NHS 111 mental health line, available 24/7

• Call: 111 and select option 2


📍 Greater Manchester Bereavement Service (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm)

• Call: 0161 983 0902
• Or email: gmicb-sal.gm.bs@nhs.net.

03/10/2025

Stoptober

Commit to quitting for 28 days this Stoptober. If you can stop smoking for this period, it significantly increases your chances of quitting permanently.

Your long-term risks of many health conditions are reduced if you quit smoking and you’ll feel the benefits within a few short days, from improved sense of smell and taste to more energy and breathing more easily. Why not give it a try? https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/

It’s time to shine! Let’s stop smoking together this October. Support from friends, family and health professionals can help you quit smoking and stick with it! Whether it’s your first time or you’re trying again, this Stoptober is your chance to quit for good.

Thinking about quitting smoking, ready to stop, or struggling to stay smoke-free? Find the tools, tips, and support you need for a healthier life.

02/10/2025

Go Sober for October..

Become a Soberhero in October! While you might not get to wear a cape, you may benefit from a clearer head, weight loss and better sleep. Give it a try? https://www.gosober.org.uk/

Are you going sober this October? Giving up alcohol for even a few days can be beneficial to your health in long term. This clever alcohol calculator will show you how much you can save financially: https://www.gosober.org.uk/alcohol-calculator

Go Sober this October and raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support.

01/10/2025

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Anyone can get breast cancer, so remember to regularly touch, look and check. Get to know your normal by checking your breasts regularly. Touch your breasts. Look for changes. Check anything new or unusual with a GP. https://breastcancernow.org/about-breast-cancer/awareness/signs-and-symptoms-of-breast-cancer

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, but early detection can improve outcomes so let’s share awareness and know the signs. https://breastcancernow.org/get-involved/breast-cancer-awareness-month

Breast cancer can develop in men, but this is rare with less than one in 100 (less than 1%) of breast cancer cases in the UK being in males. If you have any of the symptoms you'll find on the link, it’s important to go to your GP straight away. Finding a cancer early gives the best chance of successful treatment.https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/breast-cancer/types/male-breast-cancer