Medicentre

06/05/2026

Interested in….. A FREE health checks? Help with the NHS App? Digital support from Tech Mates? Having a go at fun activities like VR & gaming?

We will be in 4 different locations over May along with the Tech Mates from Wigan Council helping you with your devices 📱💻

📍 Chandler House, Poolstock Lane
📍 Family Hub at Clifton Street Community Centre
📍 Wigan Libraries
📍 New Ashton Health Centre, Council Ave

Check out the poster for more information

30/04/2026

🌟 Do you suffer with Hip or Knee Arthritis? 🌟
You’re not alone - come along to our free education session to find out more about managing your arthritic joint pains!

Join us on Monday 18th May 2026 for a FREE Managing Hip & Knee Arthritis Education Session, delivered by one of our First Contact Practitioners. 👩⚕️👨⚕️

🕚 Education session: 10.30am – 12:30pm (arrival from 10.15am)
📍 Edge Hall Road Community Stadium, Orrell, WN5 8RG

✅ Understand more about hip and knee arthritis
✅ Learn practical ways to manage your symptoms

✅ Discover what treatment options are available and when these work best
✅ Ask questions and get expert, evidence‑based advice

But that’s not all…

🌟 Additional support available!

From 11.30am – 12:30pm, staff from other services will be on hand to offer extra guidance and support, including:
• Be Well – lifestyle and exercise support
• Work Well – helping you get into work, return to work, or remain in work
• Community Link Workers – supporting you with any social issues affecting your health
• Nurse / GP Assistant – providing FREE NHS Health Checks

👉 Click the link below to find out more and reserve your free place:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/understanding-and-managing-hip-knee-arthritis-tickets-1987982854232?aff=oddtdtcreator

💙 We’d love to see you there!

29/04/2026

🌷Early May Bank Holiday Reminder🌞

With the Bank Holiday approaching, we would like to remind our patients to make sure you have enough medication if it is due over the holiday period.

Bank Holiday Surgery Closing Dates 🗓️
Monday 4th May 2026

28/04/2026

📢 What’s On 📢

Take a look at our latest What’s On poster to see all the great activities, support sessions, and events happening in your community! 🌈

From wellbeing support to social groups, there’s something for everyone 💬✨

If you or someone you know could benefit, don’t hesitate to get involved or reach out for more information.

Keep an eye on our page for regular updates - and we hope to see you soon! 😊

27/04/2026

👏Good news👏 — missed appointments dropped from 51 in February to 42 in March. Thank you for helping us improve access for everyone

If you can’t attend, please cancel so someone else can use the slot ☎️

27/04/2026

We’re working with The Healthier Wigan Partnership to better understand how alcohol is consumed across local communities, and we’d really value your input.

Share your thoughts by taking part in a short survey about alcohol consumption, buying habits and views in your area. It only takes around 10 minutes to complete, and all responses are confidential. The survey is aimed at people aged 17 and over.

Your feedback will help shape future health initiatives across Wigan.

Find out more and take part by following this link👇
https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/OIP6YN/

24/04/2026

💬 *NEW* Ketamine Support Group – WithYou Wigan & Leigh💬

A new online group session every Thursday 5:30pm - 6:30pm hosted by WithYou

You can join FREE, camera off if you prefer, no pressure to talk... join just to listen if that feels easier👇

22/04/2026

✨ Exciting News for Our Community ✨

We’re delighted to share that a new Dementia Friendly Music Group will be starting soon!

📅 Friday 8th May
⏰ 1:30pm
📍 St Paul’s Church

💙 What to expect:
• Relaxed, person-centred “Music Café” sessions
• Opportunities to connect through music, even without words
• A safe, welcoming and inclusive environment
• Support for both individuals living with dementia and their carers

👉 Find out more: https://www.musicinmind.org/

Please share this with anyone who may benefit 💙

21/04/2026

Today we’re taking a moment to recognise the incredible hard work and dedication that our amazing Practice Manager Karen brings to the practice each and every day.

Your commitment, support, and the difference you make never go unnoticed, and we truly cannot thank you enough for everything you do.

Happy National Practice Managers Day🌎🙌🏼

19/04/2026

Do you suffer with back pain? 😩

Well, you’re not alone - and on Monday 27 April you're invited to a FREE back pain education session, delivered by our First Contact Practitioners. 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

🕚 Education session: 11:00am-12:00 noon (arrival from 10.30am)
📍 Edge Hall Road, Orrell

✅ Understand common causes of back pain
✅ Learn practical ways to manage your symptoms
✅ Ask questions and get expert, evidence based advice

But that’s not all…

From 10:30am–12:30pm, other services will be on hand to offer extra guidance and support, including:
💚 Be Well Wigan – physical activity and healthy living support
👷 Work Well – helping you get into work, return to work, or remain in work
🫶 Community Link Workers – supporting you with any social issues affecting your health
🩺 Nurse / GP Assistant – providing FREE NHS Health Checks

Book your spot for free using the link in the comments 👇

17/04/2026

Would you like to help improve your GP practice?

We are inviting patients to join our Patient Participation Group (PPG).

The PPG is a friendly group of patients who meet with the practice team to discuss ideas, feedback, and ways we can continue improving care for everyone in Ashton.

With over 5,500 patients registered, it’s important that our patient community is well represented.

Whether you have suggestions, ideas, or simply want to support your local practice, we would love to hear from you.

Please contact us with your details via:
📞 Phone - 01942 367244
📧Email - gp-92001@nhs.net

16/04/2026