Heaton Norris Medical Practice

05/03/2026

WorkWell Service – Is your health affecting your ability to work?

The WorkWell Service offers personalised support for people who are:

· Off sick
· Struggling in work due to a health condition
· Looking to return to employment

They can support you with workplace adjustments, confidence building, training opportunities and connecting you to local services.

If you’re aged 18+ and registered with a Stockport GP, they may be able to help.

Speak to the practice team or use the link below to find out more:

The aim of WorkWell is to support people with a disability or a health condition to start, stay or succeed in work. Work and Health Coaches can support with a range of support including access to local community based support, personalised support plans, support with employers, support to Access to....

03/03/2026

Could it be Endometriosis? Find out with a simple symptom checker!

It is designed to check for common endometriosis symptoms and support you in seeking medical advice, to help identify symptoms below to improve diagnosis times and access to treatment.

💻 Try the Endometriosis UK Symptom Checker:
https://www.endometriosis-uk.org/symptom-checker

02/03/2026

Men of Stockport, come and get your AAA screening!

This event is for men who are ages 64-66, who have not previously been screened.

This will be held at Stockport County FC on Monday 30th March 9am-4pm. Booking is essential, please call 0161 291 5716

For more information see the poster attached 👍

27/02/2026

Pain without a clear explanation could be a sign of cancer, and the sooner we spot it, the easier it is to treat.

Cancer doesn’t care, but we do. If you have pain that you can’t explain, speak to your GP.

24/02/2026

💊 Did you know? You don’t always need to see a GP first!

A pharmacist can provide treatment or even prescription medicine if needed for seven common conditions without an appointment.

You can simply walk in and ask to be seen, pharmacists give excellent advice for many minor ailments.

20/02/2026

A cough could be nothing serious but if it is cancer, it’ll be easier to treat if we spot it early.

Cancer doesn’t care, but we do. If you have a cough that lasts longer than three weeks, speak to your GP.

19/02/2026

WorkWell offers personalised support if you’re off sick, struggling at work due to health issues, or looking to return to work.

If you’re 18+ and registered with a Stockport GP, you may be eligible.
Find out more or self-refer: www.viaductcare.org.uk/referrals/workwell-self-referral

18/02/2026

New Heart Health Project in the Tame Valley Area 💙

We’re pleased to share that we are part of the new heart health project that’s started in GP surgeries across the Tame Valley area, supported by NW Hearts Charity.

This project is for people already living with heart disease, especially those who may have missed regular check-ups or cholesterol blood tests in the past year.

Why this matters:
Regular cholesterol checks help reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes and we don’t want anyone to miss out on important care.

What’s happening:
GP teams will be identifying patients who may be overdue a cholesterol check and will be contacting them directly to offer:

-Cholesterol blood tests
-A heart health review
-Follow-up care if needed

Appointments will be flexible, with extra support available, including:

-Easy-read information or different languages
-Support for people with disabilities or communication needs

If you’re contacted, please don’t worry, it’s simply an invitation to support your heart health 💙
Thank you to NW Hearts Charity for supporting this important work in our community.

17/02/2026

It’s important to get untreated heartburn under control as a cancer prevention measure. If your heartburn symptoms persist for 3 weeks or more, you should speak to your GP and have it checked.

Self-medicating with over-the-counter or off-the-shelf products, such as Gaviscon or Rennie, should always be seen as only a short-term solution.

16/02/2026

There’s a lot to consider when you find out you’re pregnant. 👶

From understanding the different tests and vaccinations available, to knowing what to eat and what not to eat, it’s important to have the information you need to keep you and your baby safe and well.

The best way to do that is to book in to see a midwife before 10 weeks of pregnancy. Midwives can talk you through everything you need to know, answer any questions and offer support.

For more information, visit https://www.asapgm.co.uk/find-your-midwife/

13/02/2026

A new lump, bump or swelling anywhere on your body could be a sign of cancer. The sooner we spot it, the easier it is to treat.

Cancer doesn’t care, but we do. If you notice a new lump or swelling with no explanation, speak to your GP.

11/02/2026

Our new automated telephone system Virtual Care Navigator is now live! Designed to make it easier than ever to contact the surgery.

With Virtual Care Navigator, you can order repeat prescriptions, request fit notes, check test results, and submit medical queries. Repeat prescriptions, fit notes, and test results are available 24/7, while medical queries can be made 8am–4pm for non-urgent requests and 8:30am–6:30pm for general queries.

Why we’re introducing it: Virtual Care Navigator will improve access, reduce waiting times, and make it simpler for you to get what you need, when you need it.

How to use it: Dial 0161 5297094 and will be asked for your Date Of Birth and Registered phone number, You will then be given a pin. Please remember this pin as you will be asked for it on future calls.
You can also use our practice contact number & select option 1 to access this service.

Learn more with these helpful videos:
How it works - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9ZAMhs0XVc
Ordering repeat Prescriptions - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhPGmpanGfU

PATIENT PARTNER - the easy-to-use software can be used to book any type of appointment, from standard ten-minute GP appointments to seasonal one-minute flu s...