Whitworth Medical Centre

02/02/2026

On Tuesday 3rd February, the surgery will be closed from 1pm to provide dedicated training to the staff and discuss ways that will allow them to improve services, meet demands and support the wellbeing of the staff.
If you feel your request is urgent and cannot wait until the following day, please call 111. If you require urgent medical assistance, please call 999.
All pre-booked appointments will not be affected and will go ahead as normal.
Kind regards,
Whitworth Medical Centre

27/01/2026

📢 New Appointment System - Total Triage
📢 Monday 2nd March

Find out more on our website: https://www.whitworthmedicalcentre.nhs.uk/health-information/total-triage/

23/01/2026

🩺 Have you booked your NHS Health Check yet? The NHS Health Check van is back!

If you’re aged 40–74, you may be eligible for a free NHS Health Check. It helps spot early signs of conditions like heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease, and stroke — often before symptoms appear.

✅ Free
✅ Takes around 20–30 minutes
✅ Could make a big difference to your future health

Please follow the link to book your appointment: https://fcms.simplybook.it/v2/ /service/861

Your health matters — don’t put it off 💙

23/01/2026

Cervical Cancer Prevention Week is a reminder of the importance of taking steps to protect your health. Cervical screening helps detect abnormal cells before they can turn into cancer, and attending when invited can save lives.

Understanding the facts, challenging common myths and knowing what to expect from screening can help reduce anxiety and encourage more people to attend. Reliable information and support are available to help you make informed choices about your cervical health. 💗🩺✨

Learn more from The Eve Appeal: https://eveappeal.org.uk/

Read NHS guidance on cervical screening: https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/cervical-screening/

Explore myths and facts about cervical screening: https://patient.info/features/cancer/what-are-the-common-myths-and-facts-about-cervical-screening

21/01/2026

From Monday 2nd March 2026 our appointment system is changing, to find out more visit our website: https://www.whitworthmedicalcentre.nhs.uk/health-information/total-triage/

14/01/2026

❄️ICE WARNING❄️

Please be careful when attending the surgery today, the hill is extremely slippery and is a massive falls risk!

Thank you!

13/01/2026

💚 Young People’s Mental Health Support – Online Drop-Ins 💚

Are you under 18, or worried about a young person’s mental health?
Our free online drop-in advice sessions are available throughout January 2026.

🖥️ Delivered by CYPMH East
📍 Online via Attend Anywhere
🕒 A range of afternoon and evening sessions available

You don’t need a referral — just log on and speak to a professional in a safe, supportive space.

🔗 Join here: https://tinyurl.com/ELCAS-LSCFT

When prompted, enter “CYPMH East” as the first name and “drop in” as the second name, followed by your date of birth.

📅 January sessions:

• Wed 7 Jan – 1pm–3pm
• Wed 14 Jan – 3pm–5pm
• Wed 21 Jan – 5pm–7pm
• Wed 28 Jan – 1pm–3pm

Please like, share or tag someone who may find this helpful 💬💚

13/01/2026

‘Check it, Don’t Chance it!’ Listen to your body. Act now on cancer!

13/01/2026

‘Check it, Don’t Chance it!’ Listen to your body. Act now on cancer!

20/12/2025

When booking your appointment, we ask a few key questions. This video explains why this information is important☺️

Thank you for helping us help you get the right care, in the right place, at the right time

12/12/2025

We’re dealing with a temporary system outage and are working hard to get everything back up and running.

We are hoping to be back up and running as soon as possible.

Thank you!

12/11/2025

‘No Fear’ defibrillator session on Wednesday 26th November
6.30pm – 8.30pm at Irwell Medical Practice, OL13 9NR

Dr Ealing and Rossendale Community First Responders with
Community Defibs for Rossendale invite you to come along to a 2-hour familiarisation free session and see what these fantastic bits of kit can do, everyone welcome!!!

Learn how to safely use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to help a victim of Sudden Cardiac Arrest
You will also learn how to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

To book a place is essential, the last date to book will be the 18th of November

Contact details for booking: margaretbtalukdar@hotmail.com
07929497638