Ancoats Urban Village Medical Practice

26/04/2026

📢 Notice of Practice Half Day Closure 📢
The practice will be closed this week, Wed 29th April from 12.30 till 18.30 for practice training.

Anything of an urgent nature whilst we are closed, please contact NHS 111 and they will direct you to the most appropriate service.

The practice will be back open as normal on Thurs 30th April at 8am.

25/04/2026

Practice Activity Snapshot – March 2026

Over the month of March, we’ve saw an increase from February in the number of appointments delivered, referrals sent, prescriptions authorised, online forms received, and telephone calls handled by our teams — reflecting the growing demand for NHS services.
We’ve also experienced an increase in missed appointments (DNAs).

Attending appointments, cancelling when you’re unable to attend, and using the right contact route all help us make the best use of available appointments and support patient care.

A huge thank you to our incredible team and to our patients for your ongoing trust. 💙

Thank you for working with us 💙

25/04/2026

📣 We’re hiring!

Join us as a Patient Service Advisor and help support our community every day.
If you’re organised, compassionate and great with people, this could be the perfect role.

Closing date: 09.05.2026 (may close early depending on applications).

Apply now via the link or use the QR code on the post:
https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/A3229-26-0001?distance=5&searchFormType=main&keyword=Payient%20service%20advisor&location=Manchester&language=en

21/04/2026

🌟 National Practice Managers Day 🌟
Today we’re celebrating the incredible work of practice managers and, especially, our own practice manager Kay 💐

A practice manager plays a vital role in keeping the surgery running smoothly – supporting staff, overseeing day-to-day operations, and helping ensure patients receive the best possible care.

Kay has been with us for 3 years now and is already a very busy woman, managing a team of 50+ staff, while also ensuring our 14,000+ patients have access to the best healthcare possible through our practice.
On top of this, Kay is also a member of the IGPM and a Board Chair, helping to ensure that practice managers across the U.K. feel supported, informed, and represented within the ever‑evolving NHS.

She’s hardworking, knowledgeable, and always friendly – often spotted doing her daily steps in around the building, checking in on staff and making sure everyone is okay. Since joining, Kay has brought a fresh and brighter atmosphere in not only her style but also her energy to the practice, and we truly feel the difference.

We’re so grateful to have Kay as the UVMP Practice Manager – thank you for everything you do! 💙👏

19/04/2026

Good luck to everyone running today, particularly our local friends from and those who have done their warmup run at

Every mile, every wobble, every “why did I sign up for this?” moment… it all counts. Keep going.

And to the crowds lining the streets… your cheers matter more than you know.

We’ll be cheering you all the way to the finish

18/04/2026

07/04/2026

No changes to your appointments here at the practice today, and if you are due to go to the hospital please attend as directed by your booking.

💬 Important message

Resident Doctors will take strike action from 7am Tuesday 7 April until 7am Monday 13 April.

We are working hard to ensure that patient safety is prioritised during this time.

If you have a planned clinic appointment or procedure, then please attend this as normal unless we contact you to tell you that it has been rescheduled.

Any appointments which are affected will be rescheduled for as soon as possible.

If you attend one of our Accident and Emergency Departments then please note that you may be waiting longer than normal if you have a minor ailment.

Get help for your symptoms ➡️ https://111.nhs.uk/

Learn more ➡️https://gmintegratedcare.org.uk/information-for-the-public-on-industrial-action/

03/04/2026

📱 NHS App Project Update | 2025–2026

Over the course of 2025–26, we’ve been working on a project to encourage more of our patients to use the NHS App to manage their care.
This includes:
✅ Ordering repeat prescriptions
✅ Managing appointments
✅ Accessing medical records

During this time, our practice population increased by 4% — an additional 506 patients.

We’ve also seen encouraging growth in digital access:
- Online access for patients aged 16+ has increased
- Almost all online access is now via the NHS App
- More patients are choosing to view their records digitally

Thank you to our patients and colleagues for supporting this shift towards easier, more accessible digital healthcare 💙

Not using the NHS App yet? It’s a simple, secure way to manage your healthcare. Download the NHS App from the App Store or Google Play, or get started online at nhs.uk/nhs-app to access your record via the web.

02/04/2026

We’re closed for the Bank Holiday, but support is still available.
Swipe 👉 for pharmacy info, dental emergencies, and when to call NHS 111 or 999.

We are back open Tues 7th April 8am.

02/04/2026

🐣 Easter Bank Holiday Reminder 🐣
As a reminder, we will be closed from 6.30pm today and closed over the Easter Bank Holiday.

We will reopen as normal on Tuesday 7th April.

If you need medical advice while we are closed, please contact NHS 111 or visit 111.nhs.uk.

Wishing everyone a lovely Easter 🌸

30/03/2026

🌷 Easter Bank Holiday (3rd - 6th April)
With the Easter weekend approaching, we’ll be closed for the bank holiday weekend.
If you take regular medication, please order repeat prescriptions as soon as possible to ensure you have everything you need.

27/03/2026

Yesterday, we said a warm and heartfelt farewell as we celebrated the happy retirement of one of the practice’s longest‑serving team members. Andrea has been part of UVMP for nearly 19 years as a Medical Secretary, bringing not only incredible skill and dedication but also a kindness, steadiness, and honesty with a hint of sarcasm that we’ve all valued.

She originally joined us from the Postgraduate Department at North Manchester, where she worked as a secretary alongside Dr Gerry O’Shea. We were delighted and truly touched to have Dr O’Shea join us yesterday to personally wish Andrea well. It made the occasion even more special.

Famous for her lightning‑fast typing (and for giving many keyboards a run for their money!), Andrea has always been efficient, reliable, and meticulous when handling patient referrals.

Andrea, you will be greatly missed by everyone at the practice. We wish you all the happiness in the world as you begin this next chapter. Enjoy your well‑deserved retirement!