The Arch Medical Practice

15/10/2025

We are excited to share Prevent Breast Cancer’s new video in URDU by a GP explaining how to check your breasts at home and what signs and symptoms to look out for. Please share this video. Its purpose is simple- early detection saves lives!.

The link is below, and we have attached a QR code which says “Urdu video” in Urdu which takes you straight to the YouTube page.

How to check your breasts at home and what to look out for by Dr Farah Osman - URDU

https://youtu.be/NZ_-DCke7rw?si=Si45OEc29Ivpq66U

13/10/2025

Good afternoon - there have been lots of reports in the media recently about how patients can access their GP from the 1st October which has caused some confusion. We wanted to remind you how you can access us:

🌐 You can use our online form for any type of routine request such as non-urgent appointments, prescriptions, test results, or general admin queries and we will respond to your request within 48 working hours: https://accurx.nhs.uk/patient-initiated/p84630

🕗 Service Hours: Open Monday–Friday, 8:00am–6:30pm (excluding bank holidays).

⚠️ Important: If your condition gets worse after completing the form, DO NOT WAIT FOR A REPLY — call 111 or 999 immediately.

Please use the medical request form for any non-urgent health related concerns. Admin/routine forms are not constantly monitored and may delay your care if you complete this form with a medical problem.

We will aim to respond to your online form within 48 working hours.

☎️ Need help completing the form? Our Care Navigation Team will be happy to assist you. Please pop in to the practice or call 0161 226 0606 so that this can be arranged for you.

⏰ For urgent, same-day needs: 📱You can book a same day appointment via the NHS App (appointments are released at 8am for urgent issues and at 12pm for routine issues, these appointments are in 6 days time). All appointments booked via the NHS app are reviewed by our Care Navigation team who may need to contact you for further information, so please keep your phone handy after booking.

📞Telephone the practice on 0161 226 0606 from 8am. We KINDLY ask that you keep our phone lines free for those who need it most, so if you can use the NHS App or complete the online form, please do so.

🚶‍♂️Walk in and book via our front desk. Please note that urgent on the day appointments are not unlimited. Once all of our urgent appointments have been taken, you may be asked to contact NHS 111 or, in an emergency, call 999.

🏠For home visits: These must be telephoned through to the practice on 0161 226 0606 by 11:30am.

If your GP practice is closed, visit NHS 111 online or call 111. In an emergency visit your local A&E or call 999.

Contact us about your request

09/10/2025

Are you a parent carer? Why not come and join our October Parent Carer Gathering, where we'll be connecting over some food and shared experiences?
*SPACES LIMITED - Call 0161 226 6334 or text 07398 414 064 to book on.

04/10/2025

We are all here ready and waiting to give you your flu vaccination, but the turn out so far has been very poor. 50% of our pre-booked appointments have not turned up.

We know the weather is awful and you would rather stay at home, but your flu vaccination is very important if you are eligible to receive it.

We are here until 1pm today - you can just pop in anytime until then.

We hope to see you soon!

22/09/2025

Organ Donation Week, 22nd - 28th September

Turn the sky pink this Organ Donation Week to remember those who died waiting for a transplant.

Sadly, someone will die today waiting for a transplant, and most of us would accept an organ if we needed one. It takes just two minutes for someone to confirm their decision on the NHS Organ Donor Register.

https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/how-you-can-help/get-involved/tips-and-guidance/turn-the-skies-pink-for-organ-donation-week/

Did you know, one donor can save or transform up to nine lives through organ donation? By saying yes to organ donation, you could give someone else a second chance at life.

All adults in England are now considered to have agreed to be an organ donor when they die unless they’ve recorded a decision not to donate or are in one of the excluded groups.

It’s never been easier to show you support donation; simply update the details in your NHS App.

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/nhs-app-help-and-support/nhs-app-account-and-settings/organ-donation/

Information about registering and changing your organ donation decision, using the NHS App or the NHS website.

22/09/2025

National Eye Health Week, 22nd - 28th September!

More than 2 million people in the UK are living with sight loss that’s severe enough to have a significant impact on their daily lives. Caring for your eyes can help keep them healthy.
Eat a balanced, healthy diet
Get active
Do not smoke or v**e
Protect your eyes when the UV Index rises to 3 or more
Have regular eye tests
Vision matters and National Eye Health Week aims to ensure that everyone takes care of their eyes.

15/09/2025

Sexual Health Week, 15th - 21st September!

The internet is shaping how we learn, talk and think about s*x and relationships. This Sexual Health Week, we focus on ‘Chronically Online’.

How do we empower young people to challenge what they see online? We can discover how integrating digital and face-to-face s*xual health services can help to address health inequalities and share the voices of those using their platforms to combat stigma and misinformation online.

https://trello.com/b/WpFydwwn/s*xual-health-week-2025

Did you know you can book a free s*xual health screening check here at the practice completely free of charge. You can do this via the NHS app or by telephoning the practice. We also offer free condoms to all of our patients!

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15/09/2025

Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Week, 15th - 19th September!

This Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Week, we’re focusing on rheumatoid arthritis (RA) – a serious autoimmune condition that’s often misunderstood.

RA isn’t just “aches and pains”. It’s chronic, it’s painful, and it can affect every part of a person’s life.

Let’s dispel the myths, raise awareness and support the millions living with RA every day.

Since the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) was founded in 2001, one of our key aims has been to increase public understanding and awareness of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) as distinct from other forms of arthritis.

13/09/2025

World Sepsis Day, 13th September!

World Sepsis Day is the annual reminder of the importance of early recognition of this dangerous condition.

Sepsis happens when the body attacks itself following an infection. It may lead to shock, multi-organ failure and death, so it’s vital to pick it up quickly. If you’re worried, ask “Is this sepsis?”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsPDjOX8QHA

Every three seconds, someone dies of sepsis. Knowing the signs can help early intervention and a greater chance of survival. Symptoms can vary, and can be particularly difficult to spot in babies and children.

If you’re ever worried, ask your doctor “Is this sepsis?”
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/sepsis/

NHS information about the symptoms of sepsis in children and adults, and where and when to get help.

10/09/2025

**TRIGGER WARNING**

World Su***de Prevention Day, 10th September!

Aimed at individuals:

Whether it’s World Su***de Prevention Day or any normal day of the week, it’s important to remember you’re never alone.

Samaritans https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/

Call Mind’s support line on 0300 102 1234

Call ‘Feelings of suicide’ helpline on 0808 115 1505

***dePreventionDay

Aimed at supporters:

If you think someone might be suicidal, take action, interrupt their thoughts and show them you care.

This year’s campaign was co-created with people who have lived experience. Their feedback has shown the importance of interrupting their suicidal thoughts and how it can save a life.

https://www.samaritans.org/support-...world-suicide-prevention-day-funders-toolkit/

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08/09/2025

Know Your Numbers Week, 8th - 14th September!

5 million UK adults aged 18-64 may have undiagnosed high blood pressure, increasing their risk of heart attack, stroke and kidney disease. Many don’t even know it. That’s why getting a simple blood pressure check at home could really save your life!

Book a blood pressure check in the surgery today. https://www.bloodpressureuk.org/know-your-numbers/know-your-numbers-week/

Know your numbers and take control of your life!
High blood pressure is known as the “silent killer” as it can show no symptoms at all. If you know your numbers, you’ll have the power to act and monitor changes. Whether you need to cut down on salt, increase your activity level or discuss medication, it starts with a simple blood pressure check.

https://www.bloodpressureuk.org/your-blood-pressure/

Our information is written by our team of experts, and this section takes you through what your blood pressure readings mean, how high blood pressure can affect your body, what causes it and the steps you can take to lower it.

05/09/2025

September is Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month.

During the month, charities raise awareness of gynaecological cancers, which include ovarian cancer, cervical cancer, uterine cancer, va**nal cancer and vulval cancer.

Ovarian cancer is often overlooked, misunderstood or misdiagnosed, currently with a shockingly low survival rate, and it’s time to turn this around. (Use some of these great assets in your posts: https://ovarian.org.uk/get-involved/campaigns/raise-awareness/)

Each year in the UK, over 22,000 women are diagnosed with a gynaecological cancer, and early diagnosis is key to improving outcomes.

If you’ve noticed symptoms that aren’t normal for you, it’s worth getting checked.

These symptoms aren’t usually cancer, but it’s important to identify any changes in your own body:
Unusual va**nal bleeding or discharge, including any bleeding after the menopause
Persistent bloating, feeling full more quickly or nausea

A persistent itch, lump or changes to the vulval skin or va**na

Unexplained lower back, abdominal or pelvic pain.

You can book online to see a GP, call our team or ask at reception.

https://eveappeal.org.uk/information-and-advice/gynaecological-cancers/

The five gynaecological cancers- womb, ovarian, cervical, vulval and va**nal. What they are, signs and symptoms and risk factors.