Standish Medical Practice

19/03/2026

Pharmacy Easter Bank Holiday Opening Times:

19/03/2026

We are aware of recent news regarding the outbreak of Meningitis B in Kent and understand this may be causing concern.

At present, there is no change to local guidance in Wigan.

The NHS Meningitis B vaccine is routinely offered as part of the childhood immunisation schedule at 8 weeks, 12 weeks and 1 year.

Outside of this schedule, the vaccine is not currently available on the NHS unless advised by public health teams.

We would like to reassure our patients that there are currently no confirmed cases in the North West.

We continue to follow advice from UKHSA and will update you if there are any changes to this guidance.

15/03/2026

02/02/2026

We've had a busy start to the year so far....

30/01/2026

Notice: Temporary Change to Practice Entrance 30th January 2026
Please note that the main surgery entrance is currently closed due to essential maintenance.
Access to the practice is via Cohens Chemist, and this route is clearly signposted.
We will revert to our normal practice entrance as soon as this work is completed.
Thank you for your understanding.

30/01/2026

*UPDATE - NOW RESOLVED*
TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES - ASK MY GP
Our Ask My GP is currently experiencing technical difficulties with accepting requests from patients.
If you require an URGENT appointment, please contact the surgery on 01257 441260 between 08:00am and 09:30am.
If you wish to request a ROUTINE appointment, please contact the surgery on 01257 441260 between 08:00am and 18:30pm.
Our admin team and clinicians are doing their best to help you with as little disruption as possible but there will be delays, so please be mindful of this
➡️ If your needs cannot wait, please telephone NHS 111 or contact Wigan GP Alliance on 01942 482848.
🚨 If you have an emergency ring 999 or attend A&E.
Our I.T. team are currently investigating the issue and we will keep you updated
Please be patient with our Staff

28/01/2026

Notice: Temporary Change to Practice Entrance 29th January 2026

Please note that the main surgery entrance will be closed tomorrow, 29 January, from approximately 9:00am to 6:00pm due to essential maintenance work.

During this time, access to the practice will be via Cohens Chemist, and this route will be clearly signposted.

Should the maintenance work be completed early, we will revert to our normal practice entrance.

Thank you for your understanding.

19/01/2026