Goldenhill Medical Centre

16/03/2026

🩺 We are holding an NHS Health Check drop in clinic at Goldenhill Medical Centre for our patients **TODAY** (Monday 16th March) 5:30-7:30pm- no appointment needed. 🩺

10/03/2026

10/03/2026

05/03/2026

04/03/2026

💙 Making NHS Healthcare More Accessible: What are Reasonable Adjustments?

Did you know that if you have a physical, sensory, or learning disability—or are autistic—the NHS is legally required to make reasonable adjustments to help you access care?
These are small, practical changes tailored to you, such as:

✅ Longer appointment times.
✅ Information in Easy Read or accessible formats.
✅ A quiet space to wait.
✅ Allowing a support person to be with you.
✅ A "flag" on your record to notify staff of your needs.

The Goal: To make sure everyone has equal access to healthcare.

👉 What you can do: Ask your GP or healthcare provider about putting a "Reasonable Adjustment Flag" on your records, so staff know how to support you every time you visit! 🏥

20/01/2026

🩺 We are holding an NHS Health Check drop in clinic at Goldenhill Medical Centre for our patients on Monday 26th January 5:30-7:30pm- no appointment needed. 🩺

24/12/2025

🎄 Please see below our opening times over Christmas and new year. If you require emergency assistance during this time please call 999. If you need to seek clinical advice during this time please call 111 or attend the walk in centre.

We would like to wish all our patients a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 🎄

16/12/2025

❗️Our phone lines are now working.
We apologise for any inconvenience. ❗️

27/11/2025

Please see the below information from North Staffs Carers for December 💚🎄

14/10/2025

02/10/2025

🌟 We are holding a drop in FLU vaccination clinic TODAY (Thursday 2nd October) at the surgery 1:30pm-3:30pm.
No pre-booking required - however you do need to be registered at Goldenhill Medical Centre or Middleport Medical Centre 🌟

01/10/2025

🚭 October is Stoptober - your chance to take control of your health and quit smoking for good 💪🔥

Whether you've quit, started again, or switched to va**ng, it’s vital to let your doctor know. Why? Because smoking directly affects the treatment and management of long-term conditions like:
❤️ Coronary heart disease (CHD)
🦵 Peripheral arterial disease (PAD)
🧠 Stroke or TIA
💉 High blood pressure (hypertension)
🩸 Type 2 diabetes
🫁 COPD and asthma (in adults)
💭 History of psychosis, schizophrenia or bipolar disorder
🚰 Chronic kidney disease (CKD)

Your smoking status plays a big role in your care plan. Don’t keep it to yourself - tell your GP.

💬 Want to quit? Help is out there:
👉 Speak to your GP
👉 Call the NHS Smokefree Helpline 0300 123 1044
👉 Or visit: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/quit-smoking/nhs-stop-smoking-services-help-you-quit/

Every day smoke-free is a win 🏆