Monton Medical Centre

22/01/2026

🚨 IMPORTANT PATIENT NOTICE 🚨

📅 Wednesday 28th January
⏰ Closed from 1:30pm

Our GP practice will be closed from 1:30pm on Wednesday 28th January for essential staff training. We will re-open on Thursday the 29th at 08.00 as usual.

🩺 Need urgent medical care?
Urgent care during the closure will be provided by Salford Primary Together, so support is still available if you need it. Please call 0161 983 0641 for urgent on the day care if needed after 1.30pm.

💙 Why are we closing?
We are committed to giving our patients the best possible care. This training helps our team continue to deliver safe, high-quality services for everyone.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

05/01/2026

Had a cough for a while, but not sure whether you need to see your doctor? Why not try our LungAware tool. 🫁

Developed by lung doctors in Greater Manchester, our online tool will ask you a few simple questions about your lung health. It will then give you advice on what to do next. If you need to see your GP you can even print out or save your results to show the doctor. 🩺

Try the tool at www.lungaware.co.uk

12/12/2025

Christmas in Salford & Eccles (2025/26) 🎄
No one should feel lonely or go hungry this Christmas.
There are events, meals, and support for everyone! 🤝❤️
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1️⃣ Swinton – Christmas Dinner at The Hive 🎅
📅 Dates: December 17 & 18
📍 Location: The Hive Wellbeing Hub, Swinton
💷 Cost: £15 per person (£5 deposit)
✅ Booking needed: Book on The Hive’s page
What’s included:
• 🍽️ Three-course meal
• 🥂 Free glass of Bucks Fizz
• 🎲 Christmas quiz & prize bingo
Vanessa from The Hive says:
"Many people feel lonely. This is a chance to meet others, have a chat, and enjoy Christmas together."
Paola from Mind says:
"Even a friendly conversation can make someone feel they are not alone."
Everyone is welcome! 🎄✨
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2️⃣ Eccles – Christmas Activities at The Lighthouse 🎉
Saturday 20th December | 1pm–3pm – Christmas Hub
📍 12 Centenary Park, Coronet Way, Eccles, M50 1RE
• 🎨 Gingerbread decorating
• 🎅 Santa’s grotto (gift for every child)
• 🏰 Inflatables & snow globe
• 🐴 Real donkey
• Fun for the whole family!
Monday 22nd December | 12pm–2pm – Food Hub
📍 Brookhouse Community Centre, Buckthorn Lane, Eccles, M30 7QH
• 🍪 Seasonal treats
• 🎁 Gift bags for families
• 🎨 Craft activities for children
Monday 22nd December | 6pm – Outreach Meal for Adults
📍 The Lighthouse, 12 Centenary Park, Eccles, M50 1RE
• 🍽️ Full Christmas dinner
• 🎲 Games & entertainment
• 🎁 Gift hampers to take home
📞 Contact The Lighthouse: 0161 786 1440
🌐 www.lighthousecc.co.uk
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3️⃣ Christmas Food Support – Salford & Eccles 🍲
Food Banks & Clubs:
• ✅ Salford Foodbank Warehouse (M50 2GL): Weekdays 9am–3pm (Closed midday Christmas Eve, re-opening Jan 2)
• ✅ The Bread and Butter Thing (Eccles, M30 9QG): Affordable food club (£8.50 for 3 bags), weekdays 7am–5pm
• ✅ Mustard Tree Eccles (M30 0LJ): Food club & support. Call 0161 505 0976 for holiday hours
Hot Meals & Community Space:
• 🥣 Salford Loaves and Fishes (M6 5PL): Free hot meals, weekdays 9am–2pm
• 🥣 Agnes Hopkins Community Centre (Swinton): Luncheon club & free meals Tuesdays & Thursdays
Council Gateway Hubs (Dec 29–31):
• Emergency food parcels 10am–4pm (Eccles 10am–2pm)
• 📍 Eccles Gateway (Citizens Advice available)
• 📍 Swinton Gateway
• 📍 Broughton Hub
Emergency Help:
• ☎️ Salford Assist: 0800 694 3695
📢 Please share this post!
Help make sure no one goes hungry this Christmas. 💛

CHRISTIAN CHURCH IN MANCHESTER

12/11/2025

Monton Medical Centre are proud to support World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2025. You will find posters around the practice with information. You can also follow this link for information on Antimicrobials.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/european-antibiotic-awareness-day-resources-toolkit-for-healthcare-professionals-in-england/world-antimicrobial-awareness-week-waaw-and-european-antibiotic-awareness-day-eaad

16/10/2025

PRACTICE CLOSURE INFORMATION !

15/10/2025

At Salford Royal’s critical care unit, a heartwarming initiative is helping families navigate some of life’s most difficult moments.

Hospital visits can be scary for children, especially when a loved one is in critical care. That’s why the team at Salford Royal started the Ted in a Bed project, a thoughtful initiative offering soft toys and comfort items to children seeing loved ones in a hospital environment, helping to ease their fears and bring a sense of calm.

It’s a small gesture that’s making a huge difference. 💬💞

Read more about how Ted in a Bed is supporting families:
🔗 https://ow.ly/1WWH50XaqBn

10/10/2025

🌿 World Mental Health Day 🌿

We’re marking the day by launching Monton’s Mindful Corner — a small space at Monton Medical Centre to support wellbeing.

It’s a trolley of books on mindfulness, self-kindness, confidence, parenting and personal growth, available for both patients and staff.

There’s no sign-out, no pressure — just take a book, read it in your own time, and return it when you’re done so others can benefit too.

Just as our Imagination Library encourages a love of reading for our under-5s, this corner aims to extend that same care to adults and remind us that wellbeing matters at every stage of life.

07/10/2025

🚫🍷 Go Sober October 🍺🚫

This month, thousands of people across the UK are taking on the Go Sober October challenge — giving up alcohol for 31 days to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support and boost their own health and wellbeing. 💙

Taking a break from alcohol can help you:
✅ Sleep better
✅ Save money
✅ Have more energy
✅ Improve overall health

Whether you’re going completely sober, cutting down, or supporting someone who’s taking part, every effort makes a difference.

Find out more and sign up here 👉 www.gosober.org.uk
Good luck to everyone joining in this October — you’ve got this! 👏

02/10/2025

*INCIDENT UPDATE*

We are aware of the incident currently unfolding in Crumpsall and are actively supporting the multi-agency response led by Greater Manchester Police and other emergency services.

Our priority is to ensure the safety and care of patients and staff across the region, and we are working closely with partners to manage any impact on local hospitals and emergency departments.

We urge the public to only attend Accident & Emergency (A&E) departments if your condition is urgent or life-threatening. This will help us prioritise care for those most in need and ensure emergency teams can respond effectively to this incident. If you have an appointment please attend as planned unless you are contacted.

If you are unsure about which service to use, please contact NHS 111 online or by phone for guidance.

NHS 111 accessibility:
If you need help in British Sign Language (BSL) an NHS 111 SignVideo service is available.
If you have a hearing problem, use text relay. Call 18001 111 using the Relay UK App or a text phone.

North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust Greater Manchester Combined Authority Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership Greater Manchester Police

26/09/2025

☕🍰 Macmillan Coffee Morning – Today! 🍰☕

The cakes are out and we’d love you to join us at Monton Medical Centre this morning for our Macmillan Coffee Morning.

Come along for a sweet treat, and help us raise money for this incredible cause. Every penny makes a difference in supporting people living with cancer. 💚

25/09/2025

☕🍰 Macmillan Coffee Morning – Tomorrow! 🍰☕

We’re delighted to be taking part in the Macmillan Coffee Morning tomorrow here at Monton Medical Centre.

Join us for a slice of cake, and a chance to support a fantastic cause. Every penny raised helps Macmillan provide vital support to people living with cancer. 💚

📍 Monton Medical Centre
📅 Tomorrow – 26th September
🕙 From 10am

Forget the cholesterol for one day – it’s all for a good cause! 😉

18/09/2025

📢 Private Work at the Practice

Some services are not covered by the NHS, but we can provide them privately.

ℹ️ Fees must be paid before work is carried out, and timescales depend on GP availability.

📌 See the poster below for full details.