Chorlton Family Practice

06/10/2025

💉✨ Thank you, Chorlton! ✨💉

A huge thank you to everyone who came along to our Saturday Flu Clinic, it was a fantastic day and we loved seeing so many of you.

If you haven’t had your flu jab yet and you’re eligible, don’t worry there are still plenty of opportunities coming up. Keep an eye on our page for clinic times, or ask at reception next time you’re in.

Let’s keep protecting our community this winter ❄️💪

📍 Chorlton Family Practice

03/10/2025

💉 Flu Jabs Available Tomorrow! 💉

We still have spaces left in our flu clinic tomorrow, so if you missed out on booking an appointment — don’t worry! Just pop in between 9am – 4pm and we’ll get you vaccinated.

✅ Protect yourself this winter
✅ Quick and easy
✅ Free if you’re eligible

📍 Chorlton Family Practice
🕘 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Please share with family and friends who may be eligible — let’s keep our community safe this winter! ❄️💪

23/09/2025

📢✨ Due to popular demand… ✨📢

We’re excited to announce another Sign Up Day for the NHS App and PATCHS!

📅 Friday 3rd October
🕣 8:30am – 1:00pm
📍 Baby Clinic

💙 Today we helped over 100 patients get signed up – a huge thank you to our amazing Admin Team for making it happen! 👏👏

Our friendly staff will once again be on hand to help you:
✅ Sign up to the NHS App
✅ Set up your PATCHS account
✅ Learn how to manage appointments, order prescriptions, and access your health record online

Come along and get connected – it only takes a few minutes!

23/09/2025

✨📱 Sign up today! 📱✨

We’re making it easier than ever for you to manage your health online.
👉 Sign up to the NHS App and set up your PATCHS account today!

💙 Our friendly staff are on hand to guide you through the process.
📍 Just pop into Community Clinic Room 1, where our team is ready and waiting to help you.

Take control of your health – quick, simple, and secure! ✅

19/09/2025

This September, organisations across the country will come together to support parents and carers during ICON Week 2025 (22–26 September).

The national campaign shares the important message: “Babies cry, you can cope!”

Crying is a normal part of every baby’s development. For many parents, it can feel overwhelming – especially when combined with the pressures of everyday life. ICON Week helps families understand why babies cry, offers practical coping strategies, and highlights the importance of looking after your own mental health.

The ICON message is simple:

• I – Infant crying is normal and will stop

• C – Comfort methods can sometimes soothe your baby

• O – It’s OK to walk away for a few minutes if your baby is safe and the crying feels too much

• N – Never shake or hurt a baby

This year’s theme is about mental health and staying calm. And that applies to everyone – mums, dads, and carers. For men in particular, talking about stress and finding ways to calm down before handling a crying baby can be a big challenge. ICON encourages both men and women to reach out for support, talk to someone they trust, and take breaks when needed.

Coping tips that can help:

• Create a calm space – turn off screens, lower the lights, and reduce noise. This can help both you and your baby feel more settled.

• Plan ahead with the ICON Crying Plan. In the heat of the moment, being told to “calm down” isn’t always helpful. The Crying Plan helps you think in advance about what works for you – whether that’s stepping outside for a breath of fresh air, calling a friend, or listening to music. Having a plan makes it easier to cope when the crying feels too much.

Dr Suzanne Smith, nurse, health visitor and founder of ICON, said: “Crying can push any parent to the edge, and it affects men just as much as women. ICON Week is about reassuring families that crying is normal, encouraging parents to care for their own mental health, and showing that support is always available. Taking steps to stay calm – whether that’s using the Crying Plan, reducing stimulation, or reaching out for help – can make all the difference.”

Download the Crying Plan and find more advice at

Learning, sharing and fundraising to help keep babies safe 📅 22–26 September 2025 ICON Week returns this September, bringing together professionals,...

19/09/2025

Chorlton has sent out booking links for patients - BOOK NOW to avoid missing out!

15/09/2025

📢 We’re Recruiting – Admin / Receptionist

Chorlton Family Practice is seeking a motivated and reliable Admin / Receptionist to join our patient-focused team.

🕒 Working hours required:

Monday: 8:00am – 4:30pm

Tuesday: 8:00am – 4:30pm

Wednesday: 8:00am – 4:00pm and 12:30pm – 6:30pm

Thursday: 12:30pm – 6:30pm and 8:00am – 1:00pm

Friday: 8:00am – 4:30pm and 8:00am – 4:00pm

💻 Experience preferred in:

EMIS clinical system

Docman

Clarity TeamNet (CTN)

Microsoft Teams

PATCHS (online consultation system)

🗂️ Key duties include:

Welcoming and assisting patients at reception

Managing phone calls and patient queries

Processing prescriptions, documents, and referrals

Maintaining records on practice systems

Supporting the wider team with general administration

✅ We’re looking for someone with good communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work well under pressure in a busy environment. Previous GP practice or NHS admin experience is preferred.

📩 To apply, please email your CV and covering note to:
gmicb-mh.chorltonfamilypractice@nhs.net

FAO: Kimberley Corley, Business Manager

10/09/2025

Tuesday 23rd September

09/09/2025

🌍 Today is International FASD Awareness Day 🌍

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a lifelong condition that can occur when a baby is exposed to alcohol before birth. It is one of the most common, yet often under-recognised, neurodevelopmental conditions.

💡 Did you know?

FASD is estimated to affect 2–4% of the UK population.

It can cause a wide range of challenges, including difficulties with memory, attention, learning, and social communication.

Early recognition, understanding, and support can make a huge difference to quality of life.

FASD is 100% preventable if no alcohol is consumed during pregnancy.

📌 For the public:
International FASD Day – National FASD

💜 Today, we join others around the world in raising awareness of FASD and encouraging greater understanding and support for those affected.

04/09/2025

The practice will be closed from 12.30pm on 24th September 2025 for essential staff training. Any emergency medical problems will be handled by Go to Doc, the GP Out of Hours service. They can be contacted by calling the practice as normal, and your call will be diverted. This form will be open in the morning as usual from 7am on 25th September 2025.

04/09/2025

💙 Patient Participation Group Update 💙

Thank you to everyone who came along to our PPG meeting on 28th August – your feedback and ideas really do help us shape the way we deliver care at Chorlton Family Practice. 🙌

Here are some of the key points we discussed:
✨ Lots of positive feedback about the NHS App – we’ll be planning a support day soon so patients can get help setting it up and using it.
✨ Mixed experiences with PATCHS – we’ve launched a patient survey to collect your feedback and improve how it works for you.
✨ Concerns around repeat prescriptions via pharmacies – we’ll be encouraging patients to order through the NHS App to cut down on wasted medication and help you track your prescriptions.
✨ Reception, staff and community services were also discussed – with improvements already being explored.

✅ Thank you again for all your contributions – together we can make real improvements for our patients, staff, and community.

04/09/2025

Practice Data for August 2025

Practice List Size 22489
Inbound Received: 6324 (calls answered)
Average Inbound talk time: 3 m 2 s
Average Queue Time: 8m 17s
Missed calls : 765
Callbacks requested :1377
Callbacks successful:

DNAs : 255
Face 2 Face appts: 3479
Home Visits: 193
Online Consultations : 715
Telephone appointments : 1320
Total patient contact (including admin): 8820

Patient referrals: 788
Pharmacy team patient contact: 2948
Prescriptions issued :6231
Documents processed: 6194