Heaton Norris Medical Practice

05/09/2025

Reminder that this Sunday, every phone in the UK will receive a test emergency alert. The alert will trigger a loud siren-like sound, even if your phone is set to silent.

For women experiencing domestic abuse, this could be dangerous the alert may expose a hidden phone, which is often their only lifeline.

For women facing domestic abuse, a safe phone is a silent phone.

22/08/2025

Bank Holiday Reminder 🌼
Our practice will be closed on Monday 25th August for the Bank Holiday and will reopen on Tuesday 26th August.

If you need medical help while we are closed:

- You can contact NHS 111 online or by phone for advice
- In an emergency, always dial 999
- Local pharmacies may also be open and can help with minor illnesses

We hope you have a safe and restful Bank Holiday.❤

19/08/2025

Bank Holiday Closure ☀

The practice will be closed on Monday 25th August for the Bank Holiday.
Please ensure you order any repeat prescriptions in advance, ideally through the NHS App.

While we are closed:

- For urgent but non-life-threatening medical advice, please call NHS 111 or visit 111.nhs.uk
-For life-threatening emergencies, please call 999 or attend A&E
- Local pharmacies may also be open and can offer advice on minor illnesses

15/08/2025

If you’re worried that you have symptoms that could be cancer, it’s important to see your GP as soon as possible.

Chances are your symptoms aren’t cancer – but if they are - the sooner we find cancer, the easier it is to treat.
Don’t delay – contact your GP today.

13/08/2025

Hot Weather Alert – Stay Cool & Stay Safe!☀️

We’re in for some hot days this week, and high temperatures can affect your health especially for young children, older adults, and people with long-term conditions.

Tips to keep cool:
- Drink plenty of fluids
- Stay in the shade or indoors between 11am–3pm
- Wear light, loose clothing and a sunhat outdoors
- Keep your home cool – close curtains in the day, open windows at night
- Cool down with a cool shower, damp cloth, or foot soak

Know the signs of heat exhaustion❗
- Dizziness or headache
- Feeling sick or muscle cramps
- Heavy sweating and tiredness

🚨 If someone has confusion, shortness of breath, or stops sweating despite feeling hot, this may be heatstroke – call 999 immediately.

13/08/2025

From September, the NHS will start sending negative cervical screening results directly to your NHS App 📲.

Here’s how it will work:
- If your result is negative, you’ll get a message in your NHS App and a notification.
- If you don’t read the message within 72 hours, you’ll receive a letter in the post as a back-up.
- If your result is abnormal, you’ll still receive a letter by post.

Tip: Make sure your NHS App is downloaded and your notifications are turned on so you can see your results quickly and easily.

Download the NHS App here:

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.

12/08/2025

Taking antibiotics when you don’t need them puts both you and others at risk. Resistance to antibiotics is a growing concern, and it’s important that we control usage to keep them working for when they’re really needed.

In some cases, you may not need an antibiotic so ensure you trust your Doctor, Nurse or Pharmacist’s advice as to when they’re required. Take antibiotics as directed and never save them for later use or share them with others.

06/08/2025

Measles, Mumps and Rubella can lead to serious illness, but the MMR vaccine offers strong protection and it’s never too late to catch up.

Whether you missed a dose or aren’t sure of your vaccination history, you can still get the vaccine as an adult. It’s quick & safe.

If you're unsure, contact us on 0161 983 1600 and we can check your records and book you in.

29/07/2025

Get to know where to go and help us save our emergency departments for those who need them the most!

24/07/2025

Today, on Samaritans Awareness Day, we’re reminding our community that help is just a phone call away. Whether you're feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or simply need someone to talk to, Samaritans are there to listen, anytime.

📞 116 123 – Free. Confidential. 24/7.
🌐 Visit www.samaritans.org for more info and support

At Heaton Norris Medical Practice, we’re proud to stand with Samaritans in promoting mental wellbeing and emotional support.

Samaritans works to make sure there’s always someone there for anyone who needs someone. Read more.

23/07/2025

Places where kids can eat free (or £1) over the school holidays!😊

18/07/2025

Make more time for the important things this summer. Ordering repeat prescriptions is quicker with the NHS App. If you’re away from home, you can choose to collect from a pharmacy nearby – wherever you are in the UK.

Search ‘NHS App’ and get it set up on your device.