Pendleton Medical Centre

04/03/2026

Salford has launched a new HPV vaccination campaign to help increase uptake among Year 8 pupils. HPV is very common, and some types can lead to cancer later in life. The HPV vaccine is safe, effective and offered in schools to children aged 12 to 13.

Local uptake remains low – in 2024 to 25, coverage in Salford was 53% for girls and 49.3% for boys, well below the national ambition of 90% by 2040.

The new campaign, “Anyone can get HPV. Everyone can prevent it,” was co‑designed with pupils, youth groups and IntraHealth. By involving young people directly in shaping the messages, the campaign aims to make the information feel relevant, honest, and easy to understand.

Get the link in the comments to find out more 🔽

03/03/2026

Every day moments feel even better when the people we love are there to share them.

If you’re thinking about quitting smoking, you don’t have to do it alone. Smoke Free gives you 24/7 access to trained stop smoking advisors and helps you monitor your health improvements as well as money saved. Get it free for 6 months if you live in Greater Manchester (T&Cs apply). Visit the link in the comments below.

Start today and give yourself more of life’s moments with the people that matter. 💛

Download the Smoke Free app.

28/02/2026

Heartburn for 3 weeks or more could be a sign of cancer for men and women over 55.

If this happens to you, your doctor wants to see you.

Don’t Ignore the Burn.

28/02/2026

Are you off work because of your health?
Or finding work difficult right now?

WorkWell is a free support programme available through .

It helps people with health conditions or disabilities to:
• Start work
• Stay in work
• Feel more confident at work

You will receive one-to-one support from a dedicated community connector.

Speak to our GP care co-ordinator team to ask for a referral to Wellbeing Matters Social Prescribing. Get the link in the comments to find out more. ⬇️

27/02/2026

Great awareness story 🙌

Today on Good Morning Britain, Max George bravely opened up about his heart condition, calling it “a blessing in ways”. He was joined by Kyle, who shared his own story and spoke about his 'in living memory' red bench.

Together, they highlighted the power of storytelling in helping people feel understood and less alone. Kyle's red bench is one of 65 across the UK, each one honouring someone living with a heart condition.

Thank you, Max and Kyle, for speaking so openly about your experiences. ❤️

26/02/2026

🚨 Update for Patients 🚨

***Today***, Thursday, 26 February 2026, we will be temporarily closed for half a day from 1:30 PM to 6:30 PM isupport essential training for our GP practice staff.

During this time, will be on hand to address any urgent healthcare needs, which include:

✔️ Immediate urgent care
✔️ Prescriptions for acute conditions
✔️ In-person and virtual health consultations
✔️ Rapid home visits (when clinically necessary)

We are committed to making our services better for our patients and the wellbeing of our community. We appreciate your patience and understanding!

Feel free to pass this information along to anyone who may benefit from it 😊

25/02/2026

🚨 GP staff training day - tomorrow 🚨

We will be temporarily closed for half a day from 1:30 PM to 6:30 PM tomorrow, Thursday, 26 February, to support essential training for our GP practice staff.

During this time, will be on hand to address any urgent healthcare needs, which include:

✔️ Immediate urgent care
✔️ Prescriptions for acute conditions
✔️ In-person and virtual health consultations
✔️ Rapid home visits (when clinically necessary)

We are committed to making our services better for our patients and the wellbeing of our community. We appreciate your patience and understanding!

Feel free to pass this information along to anyone who may benefit from it 😊

21/02/2026

Your local pharmacy can provide advice and support for a range of minor illness – plus prescription medicines for some common conditions. All without a GP appointment!

Search ‘Greater Manchester Pharmacy First’ to find out more.

19/02/2026

🚨 Update for Patients 🚨

Next Thursday, 26 February 2026, we will be temporarily closed for half a day from 1:30 PM to 6:30 PM to support essential training for our GP practice staff.

During this time, will be on hand to address any urgent healthcare needs, which include:

✔️ Immediate urgent care
✔️ Prescriptions for acute conditions
✔️ In-person and virtual health consultations
✔️ Rapid home visits (when clinically necessary)

We are committed to making our services better for our patients and the wellbeing of our community. We appreciate your patience and understanding!

Feel free to pass this information along to anyone who may benefit from it 😊

16/02/2026

Persistent heartburn can put patients at risk of oesophageal cancer.

If you are over 55 years old and regularly rely on over-the-counter remedies or have had heartburn for three weeks or more, speak to your GP.

15/02/2026

Show your heart some love this Valentine Day ❤️

Keeping track of your blood pressure is one of the simplest ways to protect your heart health - and here’s lovely Rachel, showing us how to do it right:

- Sit and relax for 5 mins
- Keep your feet flat, back supported
- Pop the cuff on a bare arm (level with heart)
- Stay still, no talking
- Take 2–3 readings, average them

Protect your heart. To find out more about blood pressure click the link in the comments below!

Keeping track of your blood pressure is one of the simplest ways to protect your heart health - and here’s our lovely Rachel, showing us how to do it right:S...

12/02/2026

Just leaving this here if you need it 🩵 while , has passed, you can still get involved and share this post to remind others that it's okay to reach out for help 💭

Just leaving this here if you need it 🩵 Today is , get involved and share this post to remind others that it's okay to reach out for help 💭