Heaton Norris Medical Practice

09/10/2025

Look out for a new Heartburn Health Roadshow run by Heartburn Cancer UK that’s coming to Reddish!

Friendly team members will be at ASDA, Reddish on Monday, 13th October, between 10:30am and 6pm to talk to you about persistent heartburn, indigestion, acid reflux, and more.

It’s a great opportunity to learn more about ongoing heartburn, its link to cancer of the foodpipe – also known as oesophageal cancer – & how early diagnosis can make a life-saving difference.

08/10/2025

Keeping your little one vaccinated against flu helps protect them from more serious complications like bronchitis and pneumonia.

If your child is aged 2-3 and has not had an appointment booked for their nasal spray vaccine. Please contact reception.

03/10/2025

If you’ve been invited for your free flu vaccine but haven’t booked your appointment yet, now’s the time! Protect yourself, your loved ones, and your community.❤

01/10/2025

🚭 Stoptober is here!

This October, thousands of people across the UK are taking on the 28-day stop smoking challenge. Quitting for 28 days makes you five times more likely to stop for good.

Benefits of quitting include:

-Better breathing and circulation
-More energy
-Improved sense of taste and smell
-Extra money in your pocket

Make this October the month you say goodbye to ci******es and hello to better health.

24/09/2025

Important Update for Our Patients 📢

From 29th October 2025, you’ll need to order your repeat prescriptions directly from your GP practice and not through your local pharmacy.

The NHS App is the quickest, safest, and easiest way to request your repeat prescriptions. Using the app means:
✅ More control over your healthcare
✅ Less paperwork
✅ No need to make a trip to the practice just to order

👉 Find out more and download the app here: www.nhs.uk/nhsapp

If you, or someone you care for, may find it difficult to order prescriptions yourself, please let us know as soon as possible so we can help. 💙

Download the NHS App, or open the NHS website in a web browser, to set up and log in to your NHS account. Owned and run by the NHS, your NHS account is a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services online.

23/09/2025

You’re invited to our Macmillan Coffee Morning on Friday 26th September at 10:30am in the waiting room. Join us for coffee, cake and a chat while helping support a great cause, we’d love to see you there!

19/09/2025

Please be aware that local bus services will not be running today, tomorrow, Sunday and Monday.

If you have an appointment booked with us today or Monday 22nd , please plan ahead and allow extra time to make alternative travel arrangements.

We don’t want you to miss your appointment! if you’re unable to attend, please contact us as soon as possible so we can reschedule.

Thank you for your understanding 💙

17/09/2025

Cases of measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) are increasing. These illnesses can spread quickly but are preventable with the MMR vaccine.

If you or your child have not had the full course of two MMR vaccines, it’s not too late to catch up. The vaccine is safe, effective, and available free through the NHS.

Please contact the practice to check your vaccination record or to book an appointment.

15/09/2025

This September is Urology Awareness Month 💙

The focus this year is “Bladder Leakage: Time to Act”. Did you know one in five people in the UK are affected by bladder problems, and one in three women live with bladder leakage?

Causes can include menopause, childbirth, urinary tract infections, urology cancers, or ongoing conditions after surgery. With an ageing population, these numbers are expected to rise.

Bladder leakage can have a big impact on daily life and mental health. Let’s work together to raise awareness and support those affected.

12/09/2025

Blood cancer is the fifth most common cancer in the UK, but many people are unaware of the signs. Symptoms can include tiredness, night sweats, unexplained weight loss, unusual bruising, or persistent infections. These can often be mistaken for other conditions.

If you are experiencing ongoing symptoms that don’t feel normal for you, please contact the practice to book an appointment. Speaking to a GP and getting checked early can make a real difference.

We are here to help, don’t ignore changes in your health❤

10/09/2025

Did you know? 🩺

You can now check your blood pressure results easily through the NHS App. No need to wait for your next appointment, your results are available at your fingertips.

See the attached guide below on how to do so. If you have any concerns about your results, contact the practice for advice.

09/09/2025

The NHS flu vaccination programme has started, with a phased rollout to make sure those most at risk are protected first.

From 1 September 2025
-Pregnant women
-Children aged 2–3 years
-All school children (Reception to Year 11)
-Children under 18 with long-term health conditions

From 1 October 2025
-Adults aged 65 and over
-Adults (6 months to 64) with certain health conditions
-Care home residents
-Carers and household contacts of vulnerable people
-Frontline health & social care staff

We have started to contact the eligible patients. If you tick any of the following above and have not received an invite, please contact reception to book.