The Reddish Family Practices

24/10/2025

Final reminder for Flu and Covid drop-in clinic tomorrow Saturday 25th October. Drop into our Surgery at NORTH 306 Gorton Road 8.30-2pm. We will be available to administer Flu and nasal flu vaccinations, along with Covid for all eligible cohorts. This includes pregnant mothers, carers, and healthcare workers. Get yourself and your loved ones protected.

23/10/2025

22/10/2025

Flu & COVID-19 Vaccine Drop-In Clinic – Saturday 25th October 💉

📍 Location: SK5 6RN
🕣 Time: 8:30am – 2:00pm

Eligible patients are invited to get their FREE flu vaccine at our drop-in clinic. Protect yourself and your loved ones this flu season, no appointment needed!

Flu nasal spray is also available for 2–3 year olds, so little ones can stay protected too.

Additionally, our COVID-19 Autumn Booster will be available for patients aged 75 and over. This is a great opportunity to stay up to date with your vaccines in one visit.

20/10/2025

**THIS SATURDAY 8.30-2pm FLU AND COVID CLINIC** Our next weekend walk in clinic this Saturday 25th October 8.30am - 2pm at our North site, SK5 6RN. Please come along and get winter ready.

Book in or Walk-in appts available for:
- 2-3 year olds Flu nasal spray,
- all patients eligible for a free flu jab,
- Covid vaccinations for over 75s and immunocompromised patients.

Check your eligibility here: https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/09/01/your-guide-to-whos-eligible-for-the-autumn-2025-flu-vaccine/

Our "Hot seat" walk in appts are still available throughout opening hours or ask for your jab at your next appointment.

As we approach autumn, it's nearly time for people with certain long-term health conditions to be booked in for their free flu jab. Individuals with these conditions are at risk of more severe outcomes if they catch flu. If you're

17/10/2025

Winter viruses can cause serious illness, especially for vulnerable people. The best way to protect yourself and your family is to get vaccinated. 💉

If you are eligible and haven’t booked your vaccine appointment yet, you can use our flu hot seat! Drop in to any site between 8:30am-6pm and one of clinicians will see you between appointments.

Stay safe and healthy this season!

15/10/2025

Have you been taking part in Stoptober?🚭

Congratulations, you’ve reached the halfway point! Reaching two weeks smoke-free is a fantastic achievement. You may already notice:

-Easier breathing
-More energy
-Feeling healthier overall

Keep going, every day without smoking brings you closer to long-term benefits.

13/10/2025

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.

10/10/2025

Keeping your little one vaccinated against flu helps protect them from more serious complications like bronchitis and pneumonia.

If your child is aged 2-3 and has not had an appointment booked for their nasal spray vaccine. Please contact reception.

09/10/2025

Flu and Covid Clinic, Saturday 11th October, 8:30-2pm at South Reddish Medical Centre, Sandy Lane, SK5 7QU

For those patients who had cancelled their flu and Covid vaccination appts on Saturday because the buses were striking…please just turn up and we will see you!
Or for flu please drop in to one of our sites during opening hours and ask for the hot seat!

If you cancelled any other appts due to the strikes please rebook with staff tomorrow! Thank you and see you soon

Most bus services across the region will now run as normal this weekend after 190 were expected to be impacted

09/10/2025

Look out for a new Heartburn Health Roadshow run by Heartburn Cancer UK that’s coming to Reddish!

Friendly team members will be at ASDA, Reddish on Monday, 13th October, between 10:30am and 6pm to talk to you about persistent heartburn, indigestion, acid reflux, and more.

It’s a great opportunity to learn more about ongoing heartburn, its link to cancer of the foodpipe – also known as oesophageal cancer – & how early diagnosis can make a life-saving difference.