The Reddish Family Practices

22/08/2025

Bank Holiday Reminder 🌼
Our practice will be closed on Monday 25th August for the Bank Holiday and will reopen on Tuesday 26th August.

If you need medical help while we are closed:

- You can contact NHS 111 online or by phone for advice
- In an emergency, always dial 999
- Local pharmacies may also be open and can help with minor illnesses

We hope you have a safe and restful Bank Holiday.❤

21/08/2025

Our August newsletter is here!☺

19/08/2025

**BANK HOLIDAY**
The practice will be closed next MONDAY 25th AUGUST for the BANK HOLIDAY. Please submit any prescription requests by Wednesday 20th August to allow processing for the weekend.

If you require medical attention while we are closed please call NHS 111 or 999 in case of emergency. We will reopen 8am on Tuesday 26th. We hope you have a healthy weekend. The Reddish Family Practice

19/08/2025

TODAY - TUESDAY 19th August! Just a reminder it’s our Digital drop-in this morning at our North site 11am -1pm. 306 Gorton Road, Reddish, SK5 6RN.
Bring along your device and some ID, and meet our friendly team including some of our patient group members who have cracked it, who can help you get online to the NHS APP and Patchs.

Download the NHS App, or open the NHS website in a web browser, to set up and log in to your NHS account. Owned and run by the NHS, your NHS account is a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services online.

18/08/2025

This is to confirm that the local power to our south site is now fully functioning again. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Thank you

15/08/2025

If you’re worried that you have symptoms that could be cancer, it’s important to see your GP as soon as possible.

Chances are your symptoms aren’t cancer – but if they are - the sooner we find cancer, the easier it is to treat.
Don’t delay – contact your GP today.

13/08/2025

Hot Weather Alert – Stay Cool & Stay Safe!☀️

We’re in for some hot days this week, and high temperatures can affect your health especially for young children, older adults, and people with long-term conditions.

Tips to keep cool:
- Drink plenty of fluids
- Stay in the shade or indoors between 11am–3pm
- Wear light, loose clothing and a sunhat outdoors
- Keep your home cool – close curtains in the day, open windows at night
- Cool down with a cool shower, damp cloth, or foot soak

Know the signs of heat exhaustion❗
- Dizziness or headache
- Feeling sick or muscle cramps
- Heavy sweating and tiredness

🚨 If someone has confusion, shortness of breath, or stops sweating despite feeling hot, this may be heatstroke – call 999 immediately.

13/08/2025

From September, the NHS will start sending negative cervical screening results directly to your NHS App 📲.

Here’s how it will work:
- If your result is negative, you’ll get a message in your NHS App and a notification.
- If you don’t read the message within 72 hours, you’ll receive a letter in the post as a back-up.
- If your result is abnormal, you’ll still receive a letter by post.

Tip: Make sure your NHS App is downloaded and your notifications are turned on so you can see your results quickly and easily.

Download the NHS App here:

Download the NHS App, or open the NHS website in a web browser, to set up and log in to your NHS account. Owned and run by the NHS, your NHS account is a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services online.

12/08/2025

Taking antibiotics when you don’t need them puts both you and others at risk. Resistance to antibiotics is a growing concern, and it’s important that we control usage to keep them working for when they’re really needed.

In some cases, you may not need an antibiotic so ensure you trust your Doctor, Nurse or Pharmacist’s advice as to when they’re required. Take antibiotics as directed and never save them for later use or share them with others.

07/08/2025

PUBLIC NOTICE: Please respect the health and safety notices around our buildings.

Sadly a patient has been injured as clear warning signs were removed from the site by a member of the public, despite staff clearly blocking off a pathway around our South site to restrict access, whilst awaiting maintenance.

We take your health and safety very seriously, especially as we have elderly and vulnerable patients visiting, and will investigate this matter fully and take appropriate action.

We wish the patient affected a full and speedy recovery.

If you do see any concerns whilst attending our premises please report them to reception or email us at gmicb-sto.p88005-admin@nhs.net.

Thank you, The Reddish Family Practice.

06/08/2025

Measles, Mumps and Rubella are highly infectious diseases that can cause serious health problems but they’re preventable.

The MMR vaccine is safe and effective even if you missed it as a child. It’s recommended that everyone have two doses for full protection.

Not sure if you’re up to date? We can help.

📞 Call us on 0161 983 9797

01/08/2025

Our staff have the right to be treated with dignity and respect at all times without the risk of threatening behaviour or violence.

This behaviour will not be tolerated towards staff, and may result in offenders being asked to leave the premises and could be removed from our patient list.