South Wigan Medical Practice

13/01/2026

Join us at Edge Hall Road Community Stadium on Saturday 17th January (10am-12pm) for a Free Women’s Health and Wellbeing Day! 🏟️ Hosted by NHS Greater Manchester and both Wigan Warriors Women and Wigan Athletic Women teams🏉

Come along for activities, advice, and information about improving your health and wellbeing including NHS drop-in sessions, health checks, Wigan Council's Be Well services, NHS cancer screening teams, Epic hope, Sexual Health services, and much more… For women of all ages and stages, there will be something to support you staying healthy 😊

Short wellbeing and yoga taster sessions will run throughout the morning, alongside opportunities to learn about current and future activities and services at Edge Hall Road.

There will also be an exciting meet and engage with staff, players, and partners from Wigan Warriors Women and Wigan Athletic Women, including Q&A sessions and light activities.

More details can be found here https://wiganwarriors.com/.../edge-hall-road-womens.../ 📲

12/01/2026

Whatever you’re facing — whether it feels big, small, confusing, or overwhelming — you don’t have to face it alone.

Day or night, their trained volunteers are here to listen without judgement.

You can talk things through at your own pace, in your own way.

Reaching out is always your choice, and Samaritans are here whenever you’re ready.

07/01/2026

DO YOU HAVE TYPE 2 DIABETES?

Meet the team today⬇️in the Community Living Area of Chandler House. From 09:30am – 3.30pm

Call in for a chat with the Desmond team for more information on the programme

22/12/2025

🎅🎄PHARMACY INFORMATION🎅🎄

There are multiple pharmacies open over Christmas please check your local pharmacy opening times before planning your visit💊

Wishing all our staff, colleagues & patients a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!✨

17/12/2025

11/12/2025

Christmas Jumper & Bake Off Day for the practice 🎅🏼🥧

19/11/2025

Antibiotics don’t work for colds and flu🤧

Only taking them for the right things helps to keep them working for when you and your family need them most.

Find out more 🔗 https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/04/07/what-is-antimicrobial-resistance-amr-and-how-can-you-combat-it/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=stakeholder&utm_campaign=Andibiotic&utm_id=AMR25

18/11/2025

World Antimicrobial Awareness Week💊

Imagine a world where common infections become life-threatening.

Antimicrobial resistance could make this a reality. We need to act now to Working

It’s going to take action from all of us – read more here 📲
https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/04/07/what-is-antimicrobial-resistance-amr-and-how-can-you-combat-it/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=stakeholder&utm_campaign=Andibiotic&utm_id=AMR25

10/11/2025

Evening troops 📯 The Lychgate have a great event planned for 13th November, great food and entertainment all for £12. What a fabulous way to support the Armed Firces Community 🫡

06/11/2025

Need help with the NHS App?📱

Pop along today between 1pm and 3pm at Chandler House's Community Living Area space!

Our Care Coordinators and Wigan Council’s 'Tech Mate' Team will be on hand to help you get set up and answer any digital questions.

Can’t make it today? Don’t worry — they run this session every 1st Thursday of the month.

03/11/2025

Bonfire & Firework Safety Reminder 🔥🎆

Stay safe this season! Keep a safe distance, supervise children, and never use fireworks indoors. Remember: fireworks are for fun, not for risk.

For tips and advice, visit📲
https://manchesterfire.gov.uk/your-safety/fire-safety/celebrating-safely/bonfire-safety/