Heaton Moor Medical Group

10/10/2025

🌍 World Mental Health Day 2025 🧡

Today, October 10th, is World Mental Health Day. It's a vital reminder to prioritize our emotional and psychological well-being, just as we do our physical health.

At HMMG, we know that mental health is a key part of your overall health. If you're struggling, feeling overwhelmed, or just need to talk, please remember that you don't have to go through it alone.

Here's how you can take a small step today:

💬 Check in with a friend, family member, or neighbour.
☕️ Take a moment for yourself—a walk, a cup of tea, or a few minutes of quiet.
📞 Contact us if you need professional support or want to discuss a mental health concern. Our GP’s are here to help and can guide you to the right resources.

You can:
🧡 Speak to one of our GPs about how you’re feeling
🧡 Access free NHS talking therapies – visit https://www.thebiglifegroup.com/service/talking-therapies-stockport/
🧡 Find resources and urgent support at:
👉 Mind
👉 Samaritans – call 116 123 (free, 24/7)
👉 NHS Every Mind Matters

Let’s keep breaking the stigma — one conversation at a time. 🧡

10/10/2025

✅ Phone Lines Restored

Good news! Our phone lines are now back up and running. 📞

Thank you so much for your patience and understanding while we resolved the issue.

You can now contact the surgery as normal via telephone or via our online request form.

10/10/2025

🚨 URGENT NOTICE: Phone Lines Down 🚨

We are currently experiencing technical issues with our phone system. Our phone lines are temporarily out of service.

If you need to contact the surgery, please use our online request form instead:

https://accurx.nhs.uk/patient-initiated/p88026

We apologise for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience while we work to resolve this issue as quickly as possible.

Thank you for your understanding.

Contact us about your request

09/10/2025

🕯️ Baby Loss Awareness Week (9–15 October) 🕯️

This week, Heaton Moor Medical Group joins others across the UK in recognising Baby Loss Awareness Week — a time to remember all the babies loved and never forgotten, and to support anyone affected by pregnancy or baby loss. 💗💙

If you have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth or the death of a baby, please know you are not alone. Support and understanding are available.

💬 You may find it helpful to talk about your feelings, and NHS support is available. Charities like Sands Baby loss charity, Miscarriage Association and Tommy's are also available to help. You can contact your local surgery or send an online query for confidential support and signposting to local or national organisations.

On 15 October, many will take part in the global Wave of Light at 7pm — lighting a candle in remembrance. 🕯️

Together, we can help break the silence and support those who grieve. 💞

07/10/2025

🚭 It’s Stoptober! 🚭
There’s never been a better time to quit smoking — and we’re here to help.

Join thousands across the UK taking the 28-day challenge to go smoke-free this October. If you can stop for 28 days, you’re five times more likely to quit for good. 💪

The NHS offers free tools and expert support — including the NHS Quit Smoking app, and help from local stop smoking services.

🧡At Heaton Moor Medical Group, we can refer you to ABL Health Stockport, who provide friendly, one-to-one support to help you quit in a way that works for you. Please send in a Florey request via our Admin - Referrals link or speak to a member of the reception team! 📲📞

✨ Take the first step today:
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking

04/10/2025

🎉 And that’s a wrap! 🎉

💙 Huge thanks to everyone who braved the rain for today’s vaccination clinic! 🌂💉 Your support means so much to us and really helps keep our community safe.

Missed your slot? No worries — you can rebook online or by contacting reception. 📞

We always welcome feedback, as it helps us keep improving the service we provide — and it’s also lovely to hear where things went well. If you had any issues today, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us so we can make sure everything is put right. 🌟

Together we’re protecting each other this winter. Thank you again! 💕

03/10/2025

🌟 Flu & COVID Vaccination Day – Tomorrow! 🌟

We’re excited to welcome everyone to our vaccination clinic tomorrow! Our team will be doing their very best to guide you through quickly and smoothly, so you can get your jab and be on your way. 💉💙

We know the weather isn’t looking the best, but we hope you’ll still be able to come along and get protected. Your vaccines are ready and allocated for you, so please don’t book elsewhere. If you do feel it’s unsafe to travel, just give our reception team a call next week so we can rebook your appointment. 📞

Every vaccine helps protect you, your family, and our whole community this winter. Thank you for braving the rain and helping us keep everyone safe. 🌂☔💜

Wrap up warm, bring your brolly, and we’ll see you tomorrow!

02/10/2025

💉✨ Flu & COVID Vaccination Day – Saturday 4th October ✨💉

We’re hosting our mass vaccination day this Saturday to help protect you and your loved ones this winter.

Text invitations have been sent to all eligible patients. Please book your appointment by clicking the link in your text message, or by contacting Reception. ✅

📍 Appointments are available at any of the following sites:
• Heaton Moor Medical Centre
• Adswood Road Surgery
• Bosden Moor Surgery
• Dean Lane Surgery

🕗 8:00am – 2:00pm

Let’s all do our bit to stay healthy this winter – we can’t wait to see you there! 🦠💉💛

01/10/2025

🎀 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month 🎀

Checking your breasts regularly can save lives. Most people survive breast cancer when it’s found and treated early.

You know your body best — if you notice any changes, no matter how small, please get in touch. Your GP really does want to hear from you. 💙

It only takes a few minutes to check yourself, but it could make all the difference.

👉 Find out how at: https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/how-to-check-your-breasts-or-chest/

30/09/2025

🍂 Goodbye September – Hello Autumn! 🍂

As we move into the colder months, it’s a good time to:
✅ Make sure you’ve ordered any repeat prescriptions in advance
✅ Book your flu jab (and COVID booster if eligible)
✅ Check in with older relatives, friends, and neighbours

If you haven’t yet booked your flu vaccination and are eligible, please book via the booking link in the text message sent to you, or speak to reception if you think you are eligible but haven’t heard from us yet! Keeping up to date with your vaccines helps protect you and those around you this winter. 💉✨

Stay well, stay warm, and take care this autumn. 🍁

29/09/2025

🌟 We know that getting active isn’t always easy – and it doesn’t have to mean the gym! 🌟

Active Pathways is a free support service from Life Leisure, designed to help you find the type of activity that feels right for YOU.

✅ Friendly, non-judgmental support
✅ Self-referral or referral via the surgery if unable to do so online
✅ Personalised plans at your own pace
✅ Access to walking groups, swimming, gym sessions & more

👉 Find out more and self-refer here: https://www.lifeleisure.net/active-pathways/

We think this could be a fantastic way for many of our patients to feel healthier, more confident, and more connected. 💙

26/09/2025

💚☕ A huge thank you to our amazing team at Heaton Moor Medical Group for supporting this year’s Macmillan Coffee Morning.

Together, we’ve raised an incredible £285 to help Macmillan Cancer Support continue their vital work.

We’re so proud of everyone who baked, brewed, and got involved – every slice and every sip makes a difference. 🍰✨