Edenfield Road Surgery

30/08/2025

The NHS bowel cancer screening kit can detect signs of cancer before you notice anything is wrong.

If you’re sent a bowel cancer screening kit, put it by the loo. Don’t put it off.

➡️ http://nhs.uk/bowel-screening

20/08/2025

Please consider ordering a free test from home. You can do this by following the link.

Over 100,000 people in England have now been tested for hepatitis C through the confidential NHS home testing service.

If untreated, it can damage your liver and sometimes lead to life-threatening conditions. If you’re worried you may be at risk you can order a free test online.

➡️ http://hepctest.nhs.uk

12/08/2025

The Greater Manchester Bereavement Service can help to find support for anyone in Greater Manchester that has been bereaved or affected by a death, no matter how long ago.

You don’t have to deal with your grief alone. They are open Monday-Friday 9am-5pm (excluding bank holidays).

Call 0161 983 0902 or search Greater Manchester Bereavement Service.

02/08/2025

26/07/2025

Industrial action by resident doctors is taking place from 7am today until 7am on Wednesday 30th July 2025.

This will cause disruption to services.

Please attend any planned appointments, unless you are contacted directly to reschedule.

Please continue to come forward for the care you need via NHS 111 online. 999 is still available for serious and life threatening conditions.

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.

14/07/2025

Measles cases are rising in England.

It spreads easily and can cause serious illness, especially in babies, pregnant women and those with weak immune systems.

MMR vaccination is safe and offers lifelong protection.

For more info, visit: http://nhs.uk/MMR

06/07/2025

Are you jetting off to somewhere exotic this summer? Make sure you’re fully protected for your travels.

Any vaccinations need to be planned in at least 6-8 weeks before you go. Contact your GP practice or travel clinic for more info.

05/07/2025

Summer to-do list: looking after the grandkids during the school hols, days out, holiday packing...

Remember to add the RSV vaccination to the list if you're aged 75-79.

The RSV virus can cause pneumonia and other life-threatening conditions in older adults, with thousands needing hospital care each year.

It's available year-round so get protected ahead of winter. There's more information RSV and how to get vaccinated on our website (the link is in the comment).

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