Washway Road Medical Centre

Washway Road Medical Centre Patient-focused GP Practice providing exceptional healthcare and diverse services.

28/11/2025

🩹😣 Got a splinter? Whether it's a tiny piece of wood, glass, or metal, a splinter can be surprisingly painful - and if left untreated, could lead to infection 🦠

👉 In this helpful video, you’ll learn:
✔️ How to remove a splinter safely using tweezers
✔️ Tips to prevent infection
✔️ When to get medical help

💡 Don’t ignore it! Even a small splinter can cause problems if not removed correctly.

🧼 Always wash your hands and clean the area before & after removal.
If redness, swelling, or pus appears - seek medical advice 🧑‍⚕️

📚 Learn more about treating cuts, grazes & minor wounds:
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/cuts-and-grazes/

👍 First aid essentials for your home:

🌟 https://patient.info/news-and-features/essential-first-aid-items-for-your-home

📢 Important Update – Menopause Drop-In CaféDue to an overwhelming response, the venue for this Saturday’s Menopause Café...
26/11/2025

📢 Important Update – Menopause Drop-In Café

Due to an overwhelming response, the venue for this Saturday’s Menopause Café has changed to:

📍 St John The Divine Church Hall, Sale, M33 3PB
🕙 Saturday 29th November, 10am–12 noon

The event is now fully booked, and numbers are capped at 100 attendees.
If you have not already confirmed your attendance, please do not attend this session.

👉 Please keep an eye on the website and social media for the next date, which will be announced soon.

Thank you for your understanding

🫁💙 Living with COPD? While there’s no cure, there’s plenty you can do to manage it and improve your quality of life. COP...
26/11/2025

🫁💙 Living with COPD? While there’s no cure, there’s plenty you can do to manage it and improve your quality of life. COPD happens when the lungs become inflamed, damaged and narrowed - often due to smoking, long‑term exposure to dust/fumes or genetic factors.

Here are some ways to live well with COPD:
🔹 Stop smoking - the single most effective step.
🔹 Take inhalers and follow your treatment plan to reduce flare‑ups.
🔹 Stay active, eat well, keep weight in check and avoid triggers like pollution or cold air.
🔹 Be alert to symptoms like persistent cough with phlegm, shortness of breath or wheezing - mention them to your GP.

Need more support or want to learn how to cope?
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease-copd/
👉 https://patient.info/news-and-features/how-to-live-healthily-with-copd

🤢💧 Vomiting and diarrhoea affect both children and adults, but the risks and care needs can differ. Here’s what to watch...
24/11/2025

🤢💧 Vomiting and diarrhoea affect both children and adults, but the risks and care needs can differ. Here’s what to watch out for and how to respond 🧠

👶 Children vs 🧔 Adults - What’s Different?

Children:
‑ Dehydrate more quickly - loss of fluid builds up faster
‑ More vulnerable to electrolyte imbalance
‑ May refuse drinking or have a harder time telling how they feel
‑ Risk signs: dry nappies, sunken eyes, irritability, listlessness

Adults:
‑ Might manage symptoms longer before seeking help
‑ Risk of complications if they have chronic conditions (e.g. diabetes, kidney disease)
‑ The underlying cause can vary (infection, foodborne, side effect of meds)

✅ What to Do (For All Ages)
🛌 Rest & stay home
💧 Sip small amounts of fluids frequently
🍚 Once able, introduce bland, easy-to-digest foods
🧼 Wash hands often, especially after bathroom or caring for sick
❌ Avoid preparing food for others until 48 hours after symptoms subside

⚠️ When to Seek Medical Help
Watch for these red flags (in both children & adults):

• Persistent vomiting or diarrhoea lasting more than a few days
• Blood in vomit or stool
• Unable to keep fluids down
• Signs of dehydration (dizziness, extreme thirst, low urine output)
• High fever or unexplained pain

More trusted advice here:
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/symptoms/diarrhoea-and-vomiting/

Stay alert, act early, and take care 💚

🥦🧠 It’s Malnutrition Awareness Week - and while it’s often associated with undernutrition, malnutrition can affect anyon...
21/11/2025

🥦🧠 It’s Malnutrition Awareness Week - and while it’s often associated with undernutrition, malnutrition can affect anyone, even those trying to lose weight.

Healthy eating isn’t just about cutting calories - it’s about getting the nutrients your body needs to thrive 💪

💡 Did you know?
⚠️ Weight loss medications like Mounjaro, Wegovy or Saxenda can reduce appetite so much that people may miss out on essential nutrients.
⚠️ Malnutrition symptoms can be subtle - like fatigue, slow healing, or feeling cold all the time.
⚠️ Even if you're eating, you could be missing key vitamins or minerals.

✅ Learn more:
🍽️ NHS Better Health tips: https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/
📋 Malnutrition symptoms: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/malnutrition/symptoms/
💊 Weight loss med side effects: https://onlinedoctor.boots.com/weight-loss/wegovy-saxenda-side-effects
🥕 10 nutrients you might be lacking: https://patient.info/news-and-features/10-essential-nutrients-you-might-be-lacking

Eat well. Stay strong. Be informed. 💚

👨‍⚕️📋 International Men’s Day is approaching – and it’s the perfect moment to prioritise our health checks!Did you know ...
19/11/2025

👨‍⚕️📋 International Men’s Day is approaching – and it’s the perfect moment to prioritise our health checks!

Did you know the NHS offers a free health check for adults to help spot risks like heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease and more? Check it out:
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/nhs-health-check

Want to know what happens at the check? Learn more at:
👉 https://patient.info/news-and-features/what-to-expect-at-an-nhs-health-check

📌 This is important for every man – whether you feel fine or not. Strong health starts with awareness and action.

🌸 Ladies – Life After 40? Let’s talk Menopause! 🌸Washway Road Medical Centre invites you to our friendly Drop-In Menopau...
18/11/2025

🌸 Ladies – Life After 40? Let’s talk Menopause! 🌸

Washway Road Medical Centre invites you to our friendly Drop-In Menopause Plus Café

🗓️ Saturday 29th November
⏰ 10am – 12 noon
📍 Washway Road Medical Centre

This is a relaxed, interactive information session hosted by our Patient Participation Group.
Dr Wilkinson, Dr Clarke and a local physiotherapist will be presenting and answering ALL your questions – no topic is off limits!

☕ Refreshments provided (and yes, there will be cake!)

Come for the full session or just pop in with your questions – everyone is welcome!
Want to get more involved with our PPG? Check our website for details.
(Only requirement: you need to be a registered patient at WRMC)

A safe, supportive space to chat, learn and feel less alone on this journey. Bring a friend, bring your mum, or come on your own – we’d love to see you there! 💜

💙 Carers Rights Day 2025 – Know Your Rights 💙📅 Thursday 20th November 2025🕛 12pm – 5pm📍 Stretford Public HallThis free i...
17/11/2025

💙 Carers Rights Day 2025 – Know Your Rights 💙
📅 Thursday 20th November 2025
🕛 12pm – 5pm
📍 Stretford Public Hall

This free information and wellbeing event is designed to support carers with advice, guidance, and practical tools to help navigate caring responsibilities.

🗣️ What to expect:
• Talks & Q&A sessions led by experienced carers
• Workshops including Wills & LPAs, direct payments & care planning
• Advice on navigating care homes and home support
• Practical energy and financial guidance
• Wellbeing activities including laughter yoga
• Information stalls from a range of support organisations

Quiet time: 11:15am – 12:00pm (for carers and people with additional needs)

📌 Booking required – secure your place
👉 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/carers-rights-day-2025-tickets-1733701310289

This event is open to all carers – whether new to caring, experienced, or seeking support.

🦠💊 Antibiotics are powerful medicines - but they aren’t always the answer. Using them when they’re not needed can cause ...
17/11/2025

🦠💊 Antibiotics are powerful medicines - but they aren’t always the answer. Using them when they’re not needed can cause harm and make future infections harder to treat.

Here’s what you should know:
✔️ They only work against bacterial infections, not viruses like colds or flu.
✔️ Overuse is driving antibiotic‑resistance (“superbugs”) - which means common infections can become untreatable.
✔️ Do these things to help protect their effectiveness:
‑ Only take antibiotics when prescribed by a healthcare professional
‑ Complete the full course exactly as directed
‑ Never save antibiotics for later or share them with others

📚 Learn more here:
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/antibiotics/antibiotic-antimicrobial-resistance/
👉 https://patient.info/news-and-features/why-antibiotics-should-not-be-overused

🩺🔍 Worried you could be at risk of type 2 diabetes? A few changes in your family history, lifestyle or symptoms might me...
14/11/2025

🩺🔍 Worried you could be at risk of type 2 diabetes? A few changes in your family history, lifestyle or symptoms might mean a lot.
Here’s what to keep in mind:

• 👪 Family history matters – If a parent, sibling or relative has diabetes, your own risk goes up.
• 🍔 Lifestyle factors count – Being overweight, inactive or having higher waist size can all raise risk.
• 🚩 Symptoms might be subtle – Increased thirst, tiredness or needing to wee more may be signs.
• 📊 Want to know your risk? Try this tool: https://riskscore.diabetes.org.uk/start
• 📖 More reading on what to expect and why this matters: https://patient.info/diabetes/diabetes-mellitus-leaflet

It doesn’t mean diabetes is inevitable - taking action now could make a real difference. 💪

📊 Friends and Family Test Results – October 2025Thank you to everyone who shared their feedback!✅ 96% of patients rated ...
12/11/2025

📊 Friends and Family Test Results – October 2025

Thank you to everyone who shared their feedback!

✅ 96% of patients rated their experience as good or very good
🤔 2.2% said don’t know
🙁 1.7% rated their experience as poor or very poor

A total of 1,291 responses were received - your feedback helps improve our patient care and services. 💙

12/11/2025

🥂✨ Not drinking? That’s a valid choice - and one worth celebrating.

is about creating a space where everyone feels comfortable with their own decisions, whether they drink or not.
Some people are cutting back for health, others are taking a break, and some simply don’t enjoy it - and that’s okay 💬🧃

👂 How can we be more supportive?
✔️ Respect someone’s choice without questioning it
✔️ Offer non-alcoholic options
✔️ Keep social events welcoming for everyone

Learn more from:
👉 https://alcoholchange.org.uk/get-involved/campaigns/stopsobershaming
👉 https://patient.info/news-and-features/what-not-to-say-to-someone-who-doesnt-drink-alcohol
👉 https://patient.info/news-and-features/is-sobriety-becoming-trendy

Let’s help make every setting inclusive, whatever’s in your glass 💚

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Washway Road Medical Centre, 67 Washway Road
Sale
M337SS

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Monday 8am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 7:15am - 1pm
2pm - 6:30pm
Thursday 8am - 6:30pm
Friday 8am - 6:30pm

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